Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike
Description 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 […]
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Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States
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Japanese American Historic District Tour
Crystal Cove State Park Historic DistrictIn celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join Crystal Cove Conservancy educators for a special Historic District tour featuring State Parks Historian Diana Chang. This guided experience will explore the stories […]
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Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike
Berns AmphitheatreDescription 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 […]
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Paint the Park Plein Air – June
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 […]
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Cove Talk with Kate Huckelbridge: Celebrating 50 Years of the California Coastal Act
Crystal Cove State Park Historic DistrictJoin us for a special Cove Talk with Kate Huckelbridge, Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act—one of the […]
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Paint the Park Plein Air – June 8
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 […]
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2026 Parks Week Family Art Day – Celebrate Community & Culture
Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United StatesCelebrate California State Parks Week with a creative morning at Crystal Cove’s Historic District. Hosted by Crystal Cove Conservancy, this family-friendly art program invites participants to gather at the Education […]
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2026 Parks Week Family Plein Air – Celebrate Community & Culture
Crystal Cove State Park Historic DistrictPhoto Credit: Crystal Cove Conservancy. Celebrate California State Parks Week with a morning of outdoor creativity at Crystal Cove. Hosted by Crystal Cove Conservancy, this family-friendly program invites participants to experience the tradition of plein air painting while surrounded by the Park’s coastal landscapes and historic cottages. During this two-and-a-half-hour program, families with artists ages […]
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EVENT CANCELED 2026 Parks Week Explore New Experiences – Grunion Run
Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United StatesAfter assessing beach conditions firsthand, we've made the decision to postpone the program out of an abundance of caution. The combination of exceptionally high tides, significant accumulations of kelp and other debris, and steep sand cutbacks created by recent surf conditions has made beach access especially challenging. The good news is that we fully intend […]
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Paint the Park Plein Air – June 15
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 Cove’s most inspiring locations. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to deepen your practice, this program invites you to […]