• 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 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 28th Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar

      Start the Holiday Season with Crystal Cove Conservancy at the 2024 Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar! From 10:00AM - 6:00PM, visitors can shop for gifts from local artisans during the Holiday Bazaar, meet Santa during a beachside photo op, munch on cookies and cocoa courtesy of The Beachcomber, and hear holiday tunes sung throughout […]

  • Family Art Day

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Celebrate Mother Nature’s Holiday Gift at Crystal Cove State Park! Join us on Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM to experience Mother Nature's special holiday gift—the spectacular king tides! These exceptionally low tides offer a unique opportunity to explore Crystal Cove State Park’s vibrant tidepool ecosystem, revealing marine life in ways you won’t […]

  • Stewardship Saturday

    Welcome to Crystal Cove Conservancy's and Crystal Cove State Park's Stewardship Event! Come help us on a habitat restoration project during Stewardship Saturday! This volunteer event is open to all and offers a hands-on way to connect with Crystal Cove's natural beauty and history. Participants will assist in activities to help advance ongoing restoration projects […]

  • Explore the Cove Science Hike

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, 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 […]

  • Historic District Walking Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    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 […]

  • Stewardship Saturday

    Welcome to Crystal Cove Conservancy's and Crystal Cove State Park's Stewardship Event! Come help us on a habitat restoration project during Stewardship Saturday! This volunteer event is open to all and offers a hands-on way to connect with Crystal Cove's natural beauty and history. Participants will assist in activities to help advance ongoing restoration projects […]

  • Historic District Walking Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    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 […]