Come celebrate “California State Parks Week” and be part of the Crystal Cove Clean-up Crew. Volunteers needed for Stewardship Sunday to clean the park’s coastline and bluff trail and set an AWESOME example of stewardship. If you have them, bring your own supplies including buckets and reusable bags to help reduce plastic waste, but we […]
Join us on the outdoor deck of the Park Interpretive Store in the Crystal Cove Historic District for Meet the Artist: Anne Kupillas. Attendees will get the special opportunity to meet with Anne and watch as she paints a masterpiece right before your eyes! A newly featured artist at the Park Store, Anne is a […]
Enjoy an early morning low tide at Crystal Cove State Park where a park naturalist will lead a guided tidepool and beach wrack walk to Reef Point and help identify animals and describe some awesome adaptations. Wear sturdy walking shoes to scramble over the rocks which may be slippery and sharp. Meet at the Reef […]
Historic District Tours are back! Join Crystal Cove Conservancy for a guided tour of the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District! During this hour and a half walking tour, you will have a chance to explore the history of the Crystal Cove Cottages, hear stories and traditions of those who used to live here, and […]
At Crystal Cove, we walk upon one of the rarest environments in North America and indeed the Earth. This is the coastal sage-scrub plant community, a precious, but dwindling environment that supports countless coastal plants, animals, and birds as well as migrating creatures. Come join a park docent and enjoy a one hour nature walk […]
Join a Park Ranger for a fun introduction to the animals and plants of Crystal Cove State Park during the weekly Junior Ranger programs. This children’s nature program is a favorite in State Parks and allows kids to earn a badge, stamps, a poster, or a patch. Meet at the Ranger Station (PCH inland at […]
Explore Crystal Cove State Park at your own pace. Head out on the Environmental Study Loop Trail or into Moro Canyon with self-guided activities on this Family Fun Morning. Look for animal evidence, smell local plants, and listen for bird songs while learning about the natural resources in the park. Meet a park naturalist to […]
Join us on the outdoor deck of the Park Interpretive Store in the Crystal Cove Historic District for Meet the Artist: Gobind Boyes. Attendees will get the special opportunity to meet with Gobind and watch as she paints a masterpiece right before your eyes! Gobind has always had a love for the ocean and gardens. […]
Enjoy an early morning SUPER low tide at Crystal Cove State Park where a park naturalist will lead a guided tidepool and beach wrack walk to Reef Point and help identify animals and describe some awesome adaptations. Wear sturdy walking shoes to scramble over the rocks which may be slippery and sharp. Meet at the […]
Calling all scientists! Join us as we take to the tidepools on July 7th at 8:00 AM as we participate in Snapshot Cal Coast! Snapshot Cal Coast is a statewide effort hosted by the California Academy of Sciences to document diversity in California's tidepools. During the event, we make observations and document the organisms that […]
