Crystal Cove’s Natural Playground
Dec 12, 2019
‘Tis the season to explore our underwater park. Winter months offer the lowest tides of the year with peaceful, uncrowded beaches making it the perfect time to discover the wonders […]
Posts Tagged ‘marine protected area’
Forests of the Sea
Sep 12, 2019
Each year, close to 2 million visitors get to engage and explore the many worlds of Crystal Cove State Park. Hiking in the backcountry, exploring the tidepools, or enjoying […]
Whale watching boat spots Blue Whale!
Aug 14, 2019
On a warm summer day, The Newport Legacy, a whale watching boat from Newport Beach, sat idle about four miles from Crystal Cove State Park as they waited for a […]
Tiny Habitat, Huge Impact!
Jul 17, 2019
As you stroll along Crystal Cove this summer, take a moment to admire all the beauty that can be seen. Rustic historic cottages, gentle waves breaking on the sandy beaches, […]
A monumental migration
Jan 17, 2019
Here in Crystal Cove State Park, we are lucky enough to have front row seats to the longest mammal migration on the planet. Gray whales travel up to 12,000 miles […]
A Whale of a Tale
Feb 1, 2014
A Whale of a Tale HALFWAY THROUGH MIGRATION SEASON, GRAY WHALES ARE HEADING BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH ON THEIR ROUND-TRIP JOURNEY ALONG THE PACIFIC COAST. Gray whales migrate between December […]
Underwater Wilderness
Jul 1, 2013
UNDERWATER WILDERNESS CCA protects kelp forests, reefs and more in the marine protected area of Crystal Cove. With more than 1,100 acres of pristine marine protected area (approximately one-third of the park), Crystal […]
Grunion Fun!
Jun 1, 2013
GRUNION FUN! California grunion are on the move at Crystal Cove. Shortly after the highest tides following a new or full moon, thousands of silvery fish dance across the sands […]