Stewardship Saturday
2024-04-20 08:00 - 11:30 (America/Denver)
Welcome to Stewardship Saturday!
Come help us as we work alongside California State Parks on habitat restoration projects during Stewardship Saturday! 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.
Participants will aid in activities to help restore ongoing restoration projects throughout the park. The activity for the day (site preparation, weeding, seeding, and planting) will be dependent on site needs and the time of year. No experience is required!
This event is recommended for ages 8 and up. All participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration will be capped at 15 participants per day.
Event is free. RSVPs required! Sign-up using the form below.
Please contact Jennifer Mendez at jennifer@crystalcove.org with any questions!

Current Project Sites:
The Bowl:

Hike level- Medium
Be prepared to walk about 30 minutes to project site (~1.50 miles to site; ~3.0 miles round trip) on slightly uneven, mostly flat terrain, however, there is elevation gain as you approach the site.

Costal Bluffs:

Hike level- Easy
This site is easily accessible from the parking lot and does not require any hiking.

Art in the Park
2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Crystal Cove State Park Historic District
Artwork courtesy of: Pamme Turner, “Art in The Park/Crystal Cove” (Watercolor/12X16)

Crystal Cove Conservancy and Crystal Cove State Park invite guests to enjoy a day of music and art in Crystal Cove State Park’s Historic District on Saturday, May 4 from 10:00AM-4:00PM. Guests can shop arts and crafts at a bazaar, learn about the Acjachemen Nation while basket weaving, discover the traditional Japanese method of fish printing, Gyotaku, interact with a conservation-themed puppet show, as well as create an art piece of your own with plein air art, nature drawing, and more!
Schedule of activities subject to change leading up to the event. All activities are free to join unless required registration is noted below. $15 day use parking fee applies.
Arts & Crafts Bazaar
10:00AM-4:00PM
Location: Education Commons
Shop gifts, fine art paintings, artisan gemstone jewelry, eco-friendly candles, hand crafted sustainable jewelry, and more by local artists! Vendors will include Crystal Cove Conservancy Founder Laura Davick, Anne Kupillas fine art, Laura Klepfer art, Teressa Jackson art, Novaura Jewelry, reNvinted Jewelry, Timothy Pitts photography, Serenity Candles, Michael O. Smith illustrations, Marti Davidson, David Michael Vaughn multi-sensory fine art, Gail Poltorak fine art, and Kimberleigh Wood art.
Plein Air Art
Time: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Location: Historic District Promenade (located near the Beachcomber)
Nature Drawing
Time: 10:00-11:00AM
Location: Cottage #22
Sea Life Mosaic Collage
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Cottage #13
Origami
Time: 12:00-1:00PM
Location: Cottage #22
Guitar & Banjo Performance
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Location: Visitor’s Center
Gyotaku: Traditional Japanese Fish Printing
Registration is REQUIRED for this event.
Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM
Location: Cottage #22
Cost: $20 (all materials included)
Dating back to the mid-1800s, Gyotaku was originally used by Japanese fisherman as a way to record their extraordinary catches. Traditional Gyotaku consists of swabbing the surface of a fish with calligraphy ink, called sumi, created from pine soot and water, and pressing a sheet of traditional Japanese paper made from mulberry bark, called washi, onto the inked surface to produce a print.
REGISTER HERE!
Native American Basket Weaving
Registration is REQUIRED for this event.
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Location: Cottage #34 Deck
Cost: $25 (all materials included)
Join Jacque Nunez, a descendent of Crystal Cove’s local tribe, the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation as she shares her cultural history through basket weaving and storytelling.
REGISTER HERE!

Conservation Puppet Show
Time: 2:00PM-3:00PM
Location: Visitor’s Center
Kids and adults alike can participate in a conservation-themed puppet show, where they will meet some native wildlife at Crystal Cove and learn how we work to protect important native species.
Native American Basket Weaving
Registration is REQUIRED for this event.
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Location: Cottage #34 Deck
Cost: $25 (all materials included)
Join Jacque Nunez, a descendent of Crystal Cove’s local tribe, the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation as she shares her cultural history through basket weaving and storytelling.
REGISTER HERE!
Cancellations for registered events:
Any cancellation requests must be received by Crystal Cove Conservancy at least 72 hours before the start of the event. No refunds or transfers will be issued for no-shows or for change requests received after this time. You may request a cancellation by emailing info@crystalcove.org. In the event of cancellation on behalf of Crystal Cove Conservancy due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, Crystal Cove Conservancy will offer participants the choice of a refund or a transfer to a comparable event, if available.

Speaker Event: Rich German, Founder of Project O
2024-05-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Crystal Cove Cottage Check-in Deck, #35 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, 92657, United States
Join Crystal Cove Conservancy as we fall even more in love with the ocean during a special speaker event featuring marine conservation advocate and Founder of Project O, Rich German.
Guests will enjoy a special presentation and Q&A conversation with Rich, as he highlights the ocean’s beauty and its marine life as seen through his eyes, while also sharing about the perils our planet faces that impact humans. A post-event reception will be held for guests to mingle, as they enjoy complimentary light bites and drinks on the deck.
When: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 4:30-6:30 PM
Where: Cottage Check-in Deck in the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District
Parking: Please park in the Los Trancos Parking Lot across PCH. There will be a $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass.
Event is free, but RSVP is required! Sign-up using the form below.
**This event takes place outdoors, so please dress accordingly!**Fill out my LGL Form!

ABOUT RICH GERMAN
Rich German is an entrepreneur and environmental advocate with an unyielding passion for the ocean. Since 1999 he has been a respected business coach, speaker, and best-selling author of three transformative books – including his photo book Blue Laguna, a visual testament to the marine life he has encountered from his paddleboard. Since 2010, Rich has paddled an astonishing 30,000 miles and has documented over 2,000 awe-inspiring interactions with dolphins and whales. His photographic work has been featured by National Geographic, The New York Times, NPR, The BBC and more.
Rich’s passion led him to found Project O, a non-profit organization committed to the protection of our ocean and the fragile life within it. Through its Blue City Network, his organization guides cities toward regenerative practices, harmonizing the progress of urban development with the needs of the environment.
Rich speaks regularly to students in southern California, inspiring them to fall in love with the ocean and join the efforts to protect the planet. His voice reaches further through his Our Epic Ocean podcast, where he engages with top experts to address the world’s most pressing challenges.
Based in the breathtaking city of Laguna Beach, California, Rich exemplifies the remarkable potential of aligning passion and purpose. His journey stands as a testament to the transformative impact one individual can make through love for the planet and more importantly to the massive change possible utilizing the power of collaboration.
https://project-o.org/

The Great Plein Air Art Experience
2024-06-03 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Crystal Cove Film & Media Center, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage), Historic District, Crystal Cove State Park
Celebrate 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 a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only.
All supplies will be provided! Class size is limited to 12. Minimum age is 16. Sign-up using the form below.
Please note: a break will be provided for lunch, but lunch is not provided.
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Instructor: Debbie Morines
Location: Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage), Historic District, Crystal Cove State Park
What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, long sleeve shirt, hat, and stool or chair (optional)
Parking: Available in the Los Trancos Parking Lot. $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass
Price: $150 per workshop; $130 for Crystal Cove Conservancy members
Fill out my LGL Form!
Fill out my LGL Form!

Art Class Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation or transfer requests must be received by Crystal Cove Conservancy at least 72 hours before the start of the event.
No refunds or transfers will be issued for no-shows or for change requests received after this time. You may request a cancellation by emailing info@crystalcove.org.
In the event of cancellation on behalf of Crystal Cove Conservancy due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, Crystal Cove Conservancy will offer participants the choice of a refund or a transfer to a comparable event, if available.

Tuesdays in the Commons
2024-06-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-11 10:30 - 13:30, 2024-06-18 10:30 - 13:30, 2024-06-25 10:30 - 13:30, 2024-07-09 10:30 - 13:30, 2024-07-16 10:30 - 13:30, 2024-07-23 10:30 - 13:30 | Education Commons, 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, 92657, United States
Stop by the Education Commons in the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District each week on Tuesday for new hands-on educational activities that will help participants learn about ongoing conservation work at the park, the critical habitats at Crystal Cove, and how it all connects with landscape scale efforts to protect and preserve the natural world.

The Great Plein Air Art Experience
2024-06-10 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-12 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-24 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-26 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-08 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-10 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-15 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-17 09:00 - 14:00 and 2 more dates | Crystal Cove Film & Media Center, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage), Historic District, Crystal Cove State Park
Celebrate 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 a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only.
All supplies will be provided! Class size is limited to 12. Minimum age is 16. Sign-up using the form below.
Please note: a break will be provided for lunch, but lunch is not provided.
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Instructor: Debbie Morines
Location: Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage), Historic District, Crystal Cove State Park
What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, long sleeve shirt, hat, and stool or chair (optional)
Parking: Available in the Los Trancos Parking Lot. $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass
Price: $150 per workshop; $130 for Crystal Cove Conservancy members
Fill out my LGL Form!
Fill out my LGL Form!

Art Class Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation or transfer requests must be received by Crystal Cove Conservancy at least 72 hours before the start of the event.
No refunds or transfers will be issued for no-shows or for change requests received after this time. You may request a cancellation by emailing Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org.
In the event of cancellation on behalf of Crystal Cove Conservancy due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, Crystal Cove Conservancy will offer participants the choice of a refund or a transfer to a comparable event, if available.

California State Parks Week: Native Plants the Key to Climate Resilience
2024-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Crystal Cove State Park, Upper Moro Lot, 8471 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, United States
This event is part of California State Parks Week in partnership Crystal Cove State Park
Join a fun, family-friendly nature hike through Crystal Cove State Park’s Moro Canyon as we learn about the coastal sage scrub plant community and how native plants are resilient in our changing climate. This three-mile trek, which includes a short incline, will wind through the canyon to visit a current habitat restoration project. Participants will meet restoration team members and participate in stewardship activities.
Meet at the Moro Canyon Visitor Center. Event is free after the $15 day-use fee.
For more information and to register, visit castateparksweek.org/event-details/#native-plants-the-key-to-climate-resilience.

California State Parks Week: Celebrate Crystal Cove State Park’s Natural & Cultural History
2024-06-15 16:00 - 20:00 | Education Commons, 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, 92657, United States
This event is part of California State Parks Week in partnership Crystal Cove State Park
Join Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove Conservancy for an afternoon filled with fun and learning, as we celebrate the cultural history of the park. Participants will take part in a variety of activities exploring the Indigenous history of the area, learning about the Acjachemen and Tongva People who have been here from time immemorial and continue to call Crystal Cove and surrounding areas their home.
Parking can be found in the Los Trancos Parking Lot. Event is free after the $15 day-use fee.
For more information and to register, visit castateparksweek.org/event-details/#celebrate-crystal-cove-state-park-natural-and-cultural-history

California State Parks Week: Historic Beach Cottages & Coastline Restoration Tour
2024-06-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Education Commons, 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, 92657, United States
This event is part of California State Parks Week in partnership Crystal Cove State Park
Step back in time for a guided walking tour of the restored Crystal Cove Beach Cottages in Crystal Cove State Park’s Historic District, as Crystal Cove Conservancy expert staff share stories of how each cottage was lovingly and painstakingly restored to preserve the architectural charms and details of the original structures. Participants will also learn about the extraordinary coastal engineering measures taken to ensure the cottages remain resilient to sea level rise.
Parking can be found in the Los Trancos Parking Lot. Event is free after the $15 day-use fee.
For more information and to register, visit castateparksweek.org/event-details/#historic-beach-cottages-and-coastline-restoration-tour

Explore the Cove Science Hike
2024-06-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Education Commons, 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, 92657, United States
Take a hike with a Conservancy educator to explore Crystal Cove State Park’s geological and ecological systems. Explore the impacts and challenges of climate change including fire ecology, ecological restoration, coastal engineering, and marine conservation, as well as native versus non-native species and their impact on natural communities and ecosystem functions.
When: 10:30AM – 12:00PM
Where to Meet: Education Commons in the Historic District
What to Bring: Sunscreen, water, hat, and closed toed shoes.
Parking: Please park in the Los Trancos Parking Lot. There will be a $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass.
Hike will be cancelled in the event of rainy weather.

Historic District Walking Tour
2024-06-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Crystal Cove State Park Historic District
Historic District Walking Tours return to Crystal Cove State Park! During this 60-minute tour led by Conservancy educators and former cottage residents, participants will step back in time to explore the history of Crystal Cove and the Historic District’s rescue and restoration.
When: 2:00-3:00 PM
Where to Meet: Visitor’s Center in the Historic District
What to Bring: Sunscreen, water, and closed toed shoes
Parking: Please park in the Los Trancos Parking Lot. There will be a $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass
Tour will be cancelled in the event of rainy weather.

Movies on the Beach
2024-07-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Crystal Cove State Park Historic District
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind movie going experience at Crystal Cove State Park! Join Crystal Cove Conservancy as we take in a movie, as well as some beachy vibes and good times. Grab your friends and family, blankets and chairs, and don’t forget your favorite movie snacks as we watch movies under the stars.

When: 8:00 – 10:00PM
Location: Historic District beach south of Los Trancos Creek outlet
What to Bring: Chairs, blankets, snacks
Parking: Please park in the Los Trancos Parking Lot. There will be a $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass.
Movie: Finding Nemo
