Spring Bird Walk
Berns AmphitheatreSpring is the most exciting time in the bird world. As birds look for love and a place to make a nest Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot […]
Loading view.
Tidepool Walk
Crystal Cove State Park, Reef Point EntranceEnjoy an early morning -0.6 low tide and beat the crowds at Crystal Cove State Park where a park naturalist will lead a guided tidepool walk to Reef Point and help identify animals and describe some awesome adaptations. Meet at Reef Point parking lot near the restroom. (PCH coastward at Reef Point.) $15 day-use fee
Geology Tour
Crystal Cove State Park, Los Trancos LotCrystal Cove State Park is hosting a geology tour along the coastal section of the park to explore several diverse and geologically outstanding sites which all display a story from a different geologic time. Meet at the Los Trancos lot at the trailer (PCH turn inland at stoplight “Los Trancos”). Day-use fee: $5/per hour (max. […]
Stewardship Friday
Welcome to Stewardship Friday! Stewardship Friday is a volunteering opportunity open to all, which aims to connect people with the natural history and beauty of Crystal Cove State Park through stewardship efforts. Come help us as we work alongside California State Parks on habitat restoration projects during Stewardship Friday! Participants will aid in activities to […]
Spring bird walk
Berns AmphitheatreSpring is the most exciting time in the bird world. As birds look for love and a place to make a nest 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 Spring Bird Walk in the […]
Whale and Wildlife “Twalk”
Crystal Cove State Park, Pelican Point LotCrystal 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. […]
Stewardship Saturday
Welcome to Stewardship Saturdays! This event is currently full Stewardship Saturday is a volunteering opportunity open to all, which aims to connect people with the natural history and beauty of Crystal Cove State Park through stewardship efforts. Come help us as we work alongside California State Parks on habitat restoration projects during Stewardship Saturday! Participants […]
Snapshot Cal Coast 2022 – Crystal Cove’s Intertidal Bioblitz
Calling all scientists! Join us as we take to the tidepools on June 20th at 9:00 AM as we participate in Snapshot Cal Coast! Snapshot Cal Coast is a statewide […]
The Great Plein Air Art Experience
Crystal Cove Film & Media Center Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage), Historic District, Crystal Cove State ParkCelebrate over 100 years of plein air art at Crystal Cove State Park and spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the help of […]
Family Plein Air Art Exploration
Crystal Cove Film & Media Center Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage), Historic District, Crystal Cove State ParkThese fun family workshops are intended for parents, grandparents, and children ages 8 and up. During the two-hour program, family teams will explore the basics of plein air painting, and […]