Join a park naturalist at Crystal Cove State Park on the shortest day of the year and watch as the sun and the tides collide on a Winter Solstice tidepool walk. Wear sturdy shoes for walking on sharp, slippery, and uneven rocks as we look for intertidal creatures while exploring at a super low tide. […]
In collaboration with the nationwide event “First Day Hike” and in celebration of New Year’s Day, State Park volunteer Tom Eastman will lead a guided interpretive hike in the backcountry of Crystal Cove State Park. We’ll look for birds, bobcats, butterflies, and buckwheat and enjoy a beautiful morning on the trails and in the canyon […]
Enjoy a SUPER negative 0.7 low tide at Crystal Cove State Park where a park naturalist will lead a guided tidepool walk to Rocky Bight and help identify animals and describe some awesome adaptations. Meet at the Los Trancos lot near the trailer (PCH inland at stoplight Los Trancos) Day-use fee: $5/per hour (max. $15)
Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot to look for resident dolphins, migrating gray whales, and birds just passing by the coastline. Join a park naturalist for a Whale & Wildlife “Twalk” and learn some fun facts about the coastal creatures as we walk the bluff trail and scan the ocean at each overlook. […]
Explore the night sky on a guided interpretive 2-hour Almost Full Moon Hike at Crystal Cove State Park. A park naturalist will lead hikers on this moderate to difficult 4-mile loop trail with uneven terrain and a steep uphill climb. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, dress in layers, and bring a red flashlight (if you […]
Winter is an exciting time for birds. With migrants on the move Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot to identify new species as well as seeing our resident avian friends. Come join a park naturalist for an easy bird walk in the backcountry and along the shoreline. Meet at the Berns Amphitheatre (PCH […]
Winter is an exciting time to learn about our local nature. Join a park naturalist on this easy 1.5 hour nature hike along Moro Canyon at Crystal Cove State Park and learn lots of fun facts and wildlife nuggets about the plants and animals living in the park. Meet at the Berns Amphitheater (PCH inland […]
Enjoy a guided tidepool walk to Little Treasure Cove when the tide will fall to -1.8, one of the lowest tide of the year. A park naturalist will help identify animals and describe some awesome adaptations. Meet at Pelican Point parking lot #1, (PCH turn coastward at Newport Coast, right at the kiosk to the […]
Enjoy a SUPER negative 1.5 low tide at Crystal Cove State Park where a park naturalist will lead a guided tidepool walk to Rocky Bight and help identify animals and describe some awesome adaptations. Meet at the Los Trancos lot near the trailer (PCH inland at stoplight Los Trancos) Day-use fee: $5/per hour (max. $15)
This event is organized by REI. "During this class, our instructors will help you understand the information provided on your map, the proper use of your compass, and how to put the two together. You'll learn about magnetic north, true north, and magnetic variation (declination). After covering these fundamentals, you'll get time to practice taking […]
