Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot to look for resident dolphins, migrating whales, and birds just passing by the coastline. Join a park naturalist for a Whale & Wildlife “Twalk” and learn some fun facts about the coastal creatures as we walk the bluff trail and scan the ocean at each overlook. Bring […]

Start the day off right in Crystal Cove State Park’s beautiful backcountry with a guided Biodiversity Day hike. Join a park naturalist for an easy ½ mile in and ½ mile out adventure down Moro Canyon and back. We’ll stop to admire the diversity of plant and animal species that make Crystal Cove such an […]

During this class, our 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 […]

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. Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Instructor: Debbie […]

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. Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Instructor: Debbie […]

Join Crystal Cove State as we celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day. Volunteers needed to clean the 3.5 miles of coastline at this annual citizen science event. To make this event as ZERO WASTE as possible please bring your own bags and gloves, bucket, garden trowel or even cat litter strainers and reusable water bottle. And […]

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 ar3st! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Instructor: Debbie […]

The fall equinox marks the end of summer, and beginning of fall, when the day and night are equal length. Celebrate the season on a guided Autumnal Equinox Sunset Hike at Crystal Cove State Park. Join a park naturalist on this moderate up-hill one-hour hike. Meet at the Berns Amphitheater (PCH inland at stoplight School-State […]

Love birds, nature, and strolls in the park? Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot to identify new species as well as seeing and hearing our resident avian friends like California Gnatcatchers, Greater Roadrunners, and Osprey. Come join a park naturalist for an easy Summer Bird Walk along Moro Canyon. Meet at the Berns […]