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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 explore local species and ecosystems. Participants might paint their vision of a healthy tidepool, experiment with 3D watershed models to see how trash travels to […]
Bringing 40 Years of Shark Science to Crystal Cove Conservancy. For the past 15 years, Dr. Chris Lowe and his students at the CSULB Shark Lab have been tracking juvenile white sharks off the Southern California coast. Their findings support the notion that these beaches we typically use for recreation are also a lively and […]
Meetings will be held at the Cultural Center/Japanese Language School in Cottage #34 unless otherwise noted. Remote access will generally be available, though members are encouraged to attend in person whenever possible. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays from 4:00–5:30 PM.
September 10–12, 2026 For three unforgettable days, Crystal Cove State Park comes alive with creativity, connection, and conservation during the inaugural Creative Currents: The Art of Preservation, September 10–12, 2026.Inspired by this year’s theme, Art of Preservation, Creative Currents invites you to experience Crystal Cove through a new creative lens. Discover local artists and artisans, […]
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 […]
Members Only Event ($10 member fee) Spend an unforgettable evening with acclaimed California artist Quin Cooney as he shares the stories, inspiration, and creative process behind his celebrated paintings of Crystal Cove. Set against the backdrop of the Historic District, this intimate members-only experience offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from an artist whose […]
Be inspired by the beauty of Crystal Cove as you create your own coastal-inspired watercolor during this relaxed evening with local artist Chapman Hamborg. This guided workshop celebrates the connection between art, nature, and conservation, welcoming artists of every skill level to explore their creativity in one of California's most inspiring coastal settings. Instructor Chapman […]
