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  • Family Art Day

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    Join us every Wednesday in the Commons! This weekly drop-in series invites visitors of all ages to engage with Crystal Cove through hands-on art and science activities that celebrate and […]

  • Group of people painting on easels, near umbrellas and a teal beach cottage

    Paint the Park Plein Air – June 18

    Paint the Park: A Great Plein Air Experience Step outside the studio and into the landscape with Paint the Park, a welcoming plein air experience set in some of Crystal […]

  • Large audience sitting on the beach with chairs and bonfires, facing a film screen at night

    Movies on the Beach – Zootopia 2 – CANCELLED

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Event Update: Movies on the Beach – Zootopia CANCELLEDDue to hazardous beach conditions and out of an abundance of caution, this Thursday’s Movies on the Beach: Zootopia at Crystal Cove […]

  • Family Art Day

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    Join us every Wednesday in the Commons! This weekly drop-in series invites visitors of all ages to engage with Crystal Cove through hands-on art and science activities that celebrate and […]

  • Group of people painting on easels, near umbrellas and a teal beach cottage

    Paint the Park Plein Air – June 25

    Paint the Park: A Great Plein Air Experience Step outside the studio and into the landscape with Paint the Park, a welcoming plein air experience set in some of Crystal […]

  • Queer Ecology Hike with Jason Wise

    Crystal Cove Conservancy invites guests to celebrate Pride Month with a guided Queer Ecology Hike through Crystal Cove State Park led by naturalist and outdoor educator Jason Wise (@jasonjourneyman). Together, […]

  • Drone shot of Crystal Cove on the coastline during sunset.

    Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    This guided interpretive hike explores Crystal Cove State Park’s sandy shoreline and coastal bluffs, offering an up-close look at the plants, animals, and ecosystems that define our marine and coastal environment. Participants will walk along the beach and blufftop, stopping to learn about native plant communities, intertidal habitats, coastal geology, and the dynamic forces shaping […]

  • Historic District Walking Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    During this 60-minute tour led by Conservancy educators, participants will step back in time to explore the history of Crystal Cove State park and the Historic District’s rescue and restoration. No registration required. When: 1:00-2:00 PM Where to Meet: Visitor’s Center in the Historic District What to Bring: Sunscreen, water, and comfortable footwear for walking […]

  • Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike

    Berns Amphitheatre

    Set in the heart of Crystal Cove’s rugged backcountry, this immersive hike ventures into Moro Canyon to explore some of Southern California’s most unique and threatened ecosystems. Participants will learn about coastal sage scrub, riparian corridors, and the rare plant and animal species that make this region a biodiversity hotspot. Guided by Conservancy staff, the […]

  • Cove Talk with Rosanna Xia: California Against the Sea

    Crystal Cove Cottage Check-in Deck #35 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    Join us for an inspiring Cove Talk with Rosanna Xia, award-winning environmental reporter for the Los Angeles Times and author of California Against the Sea. Through years of reporting on California’s coastline, oceans, and communities, Rosanna has become one of the state’s leading voices on climate change and sea level rise. In this engaging conversation, […]