• 2026 Discovery Series – Hiking 101

    EVENT CANCELED Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Ready to venture beyond neighborhood walks and confidently prepare for a full day on the trail? Designed for novice and emerging hikers, Discovery Series: Hiking 101 will introduce Conservancy members to the practical skills and confidence needed to plan safe, enjoyable […]

  • Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike

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

    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 […]

  • Historic District Walking Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    During this 60-minute tour led by Conservancy educators, participants will step back in time to explore the history of Crystal Cove State park and the Historic District’s rescue and restoration. No registration required. When: 1:00-2:00 PM Where to Meet: Visitor’s Center in the Historic District What to Bring: Sunscreen, water, and comfortable footwear for walking […]

  • Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike

    Berns Amphitheatre

    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 […]

  • Endless Summer Soirée

    Crystal Cove State Park

    - SOLD OUT -​ Join us for the 27th Annual Crystal Cove Endless Summer Soirée on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Crystal Cove. Enjoy a beautiful evening while helping raise critical funds for The Conservancy’s education and conservation programs throughout the park. Individual tickets are $750 per person, […]

  • Explore the Cove – Accessible Coastal Ecology Hike

    Crystal Cove State Park, Reef Point Entrance

    Experience the beauty of Crystal Cove State Park on a guided coastal ecology hike designed with accessibility in mind. This relaxed, interpretive walk follows a wide, flat, paved, and hard-packed […]

  • Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike

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

    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 […]

  • Historic District Walking Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    During this 60-minute tour led by Conservancy educators, participants will step back in time to explore the history of Crystal Cove State park and the Historic District’s rescue and restoration. […]

  • Crystal Cove and the California Dream Exhibit Opening

    UC Irvine Langson Library Irvine, CA 92697, Irvine, CA, United States

    Crystal Cove and the California Dream traces unique Californian history through rare photographs, records, and artifacts drawn from UC Irvine Libraries' Laura Davick Crystal Cove Historical Archive and Orange County […]