• Intertidal After Dark: The California Grunion Run

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

    Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Join Crystal Cove Conservancy for a rare and unforgettable night under the stars. This exclusive members-only experience offers […]

  • 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 […]

  • What It Takes to Save a Species: Cove Talk with Jason Bell

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Join us for a compelling Cove Talk with Jason Bell, Executive Vice President - Strategy, Programs & Field Operations at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), whose work spans […]

  • 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 grunion run, when small silver fish come ashore under the cover of night to spawn on sandy beaches. Participants will learn about grunion behavior, coastal […]

  • 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 a Conservancy conservationist. This small group experience begins with a short presentation in the Education Commons, where we’ll explore the unique ecology of the intertidal […]

  • 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 connect with the landscape through art. Inspired by our Great Plein Air experience, this series invites participants to explore new locations across the park, each […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 […]