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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Crystal Cove Conservancy’s President & CEO Kate Wheeler for a conversation with California State Parks’ top leadership team: Director Armando Quintero, Chief Deputy Director Liz McGuirk, and Orange Coast District Superintendent Kevin Pearsall, as they explore the future of coastal conservation. Participant cap of 125. Registration and $15 fee required ($10 for members). When: […]
Dive into Earth Day festivities at Crystal Cove State Park with a special Earth Day edition of our immersive science hike! Join us on April 26 for an ocean-side adventure that blends exploration, conservation, and community. In celebration of Earth Day, we’ll roll up our sleeves to remove invasive plants and clean up our sparkling […]
