The Great Plein Air Art Experience

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. Spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the guidance of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Instructor: Alan Nowell […]

Backcountry Navigation with a Map and Compass

Crystal Cove State Park, Upper Moro Lot 8471 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, United States

During this class, REI instructors will help you understand the information provided on your map, the proper use of your compass, and how to put the two together. You'll learn about magnetic north, true north, and magnetic variation (declination). After covering these fundamentals, you'll get time to practice taking a bearing from the terrain and […]

$119

The Great Plein Air Art Experience

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. Spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the guidance of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Instructor: Debbie Morines […]

The Great Plein Air Art Experience

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. Spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the guidance of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Instructor: Alan Nowell […]

Backcountry Navigation with a Map and Compass

Crystal Cove State Park, Upper Moro Lot 8471 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, United States

During this class, REI instructors will help you understand the information provided on your map, the proper use of your compass, and how to put the two together. You'll learn about magnetic north, true north, and magnetic variation (declination). After covering these fundamentals, you'll get time to practice taking a bearing from the terrain and […]

$119

The Great Plein Air Art Experience

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. Spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the guidance of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Instructor: Debbie Morines […]

Junior Rangers

Crystal Cove State Park, Upper Moro Lot 8471 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, United States

Join a Park Ranger for a fun introduction to the animals and plants of Crystal Cove State Park in our 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 […]

“What’s Out There?” Walk

Crystal Cove State Park, Pelican Point Lot

Join a park naturalist for this one-hour amble along the bluff trail to see “What’s Out There” at Crystal Cove State Park. Using a scavenger hunt we will search and explore while trying to locate some of the plants and maybe even animals that call Crystal Cove home. Meet at Pelican Point parking lot #4 […]

Family Fun Morning

Crystal Cove State Park, Upper Moro Lot 8471 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, United States

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 […]

Hiking 101

Berns Amphitheatre

If you always wanted to be a hiker but didn’t know where to start, Hiking 101 was made with you in mind. An optional 8-10AM hike will warm you up for the main event from 10AM-12PM, where your guide Dana Hunter will teach you everything you need to know to continue your hiking journey: mindful […]

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