Hiking 101
Hiking 101
If you enjoy hiking, but are still new to the trails, join Crystal Cove State Park volunteer Dana Hunter for Hiking 101 and learn how to best enjoy your hiking […]
If you enjoy hiking, but are still new to the trails, join Crystal Cove State Park volunteer Dana Hunter for Hiking 101 and learn how to best enjoy your hiking […]
At Crystal Cove, we walk upon one of the rarest environments in North America and indeed the Earth. This is the coastal sage-scrub plant community, a precious, but dwindling environment […]
Yoga, Meditation, & Journaling Come unwind and experience this restful retreat in the picturesque Crystal Cove State Park with BSBA, CTC, RYT200 Yoga Alliance certified instructor, Marlene Hutchinson! With more than 10 years of yoga instruction experience, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Sound Healing, Marlene will lead you through a morning of gentle flow […]
Come celebrate “California State Parks Week” at Crystal Cove State Park where a park naturalist will lead a guided tidepool walk to Rocky Bight and help identify animals and describe […]
Yoga, Meditation, & Journaling Come unwind and experience this restful retreat in the picturesque Crystal Cove State Park with BSBA, CTC, RYT200 Yoga Alliance certified instructor, Marlene Hutchinson! With more than 10 years of yoga instruction experience, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Sound Healing, Marlene will lead you through a morning of gentle flow […]
Come celebrate “California State Parks Week” and join a park naturalist for a 3-mile guided Sunset Bluff Walk and enjoy the days end along the coastal terrace. Bring a camera […]
Welcome to Stewardship Saturday! Come help us as we work alongside California State Parks on habitat restoration projects during Stewardship Saturday! Stewardship Saturday is a volunteering opportunity open to all, which aims to connect people with the natural history and beauty of Crystal Cove State Park through stewardship efforts. Participants will aid in activities to […]
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 & […]
Come celebrate “California State Parks Week” and experience the darkest night of the month as we connect with nature on this new moon and take time to reflect on the […]
Come celebrate “California State Parks Week” and be part of the Crystal Cove Clean-up Crew. Volunteers needed for Stewardship Sunday to clean the park’s coastline and bluff trail and set an AWESOME example of stewardship. If you have them, bring your own supplies including buckets and reusable bags to help reduce plastic waste, but we […]
Join us on the outdoor deck of the Park Interpretive Store in the Crystal Cove Historic District for Meet the Artist: Anne Kupillas. Attendees will get the special opportunity to meet with Anne and watch as she paints a masterpiece right before your eyes! A newly featured artist at the Park Store, Anne is a […]
Enjoy an early morning low tide at Crystal Cove State Park where a park naturalist will lead a guided tidepool and beach wrack walk to Reef Point and help identify animals and describe some awesome adaptations. Wear sturdy walking shoes to scramble over the rocks which may be slippery and sharp. Meet at the Reef […]
Historic District Tours are back! Join Crystal Cove Conservancy for a guided tour of the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District! During this hour and a half walking tour, you will have a chance to explore the history of the Crystal Cove Cottages, hear stories and traditions of those who used to live here, and […]
At Crystal Cove, we walk upon one of the rarest environments in North America and indeed the Earth. This is the coastal sage-scrub plant community, a precious, but dwindling environment that supports countless coastal plants, animals, and birds as well as migrating creatures. Come join a park docent and enjoy a one hour nature walk […]
Join a Park Ranger for a fun introduction to the animals and plants of Crystal Cove State Park during the weekly Junior Ranger programs. This children’s nature program is a favorite in State Parks and allows kids to earn a badge, stamps, a poster, or a patch. Meet at the Ranger Station (PCH inland at […]
Explore Crystal Cove State Park at your own pace. Head out on the Environmental Study Loop Trail or into Moro Canyon with self-guided activities on this Family Fun Morning. Look for animal evidence, smell local plants, and listen for bird songs while learning about the natural resources in the park. Meet a park naturalist to […]