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  • 2026 Grunion Run

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    Grunion Run Exploration Experience one of Southern California’s most fascinating natural phenomena during this special evening program with Crystal Cove Conservancy. Join Conservancy staff for a guided exploration of the […]

  • 2026 Discovery Series – Members Only Tidepooling 101

    Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Continue our Discovery 101 series with a hands-on introduction to tidepooling at Crystal Cove State Park, led by […]

  • Fish covered in ink next to gyotaku print on table

    Gyotaku Printing Workshop with Dwight Hwang

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Dwight Hwang will share the traditional Japanese method of fish printing, Gyotaku. This is a traditional Japanese printmaking practice that […]

  • Group of people on a brown beach-cottage porch, near art easels and and umbrellas

    Members Only Paint the Park: May

    Paint the Park: A Plein Air Experience Series Join Crystal Cove Conservancy for Paint the Park, a rotating plein air series designed to help you slow down, look closely, and […]

  • Drone shot of Crystal Cove on the coastline during sunset.

    Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Japanese American farmers sit in front of their fruit stand in a black and white photo.

    Japanese American Historic District Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    In 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 […]

  • Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike

    Berns Amphitheatre

    Description 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, […]

  • Group of people painting on easels, near umbrellas and a teal beach cottage

    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 […]