Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot to look for resident dolphins, migrating whales, and birds just passing by the coastline.  Join a park naturalist for a Whale & […]

Come celebrate “California State Parks Week” and experience the darkest night of the month as we connect with nature on this new moon and take time to reflect on the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]