May 15, 2019
From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, families flocked to Crystal Cove to set up camp for the summer In the early days at the cove, after the highway was completed in the mid-1920s, people began to discover the beauty of Orange County’s coast. No longer the well-kept secret of Hollywood insiders and Irvine Ranch employees, the cove was now open […]
May 15, 2019
This year, fifth grade students from across Orange County are joining Crystal Cove Conservancy educators, UC Irvine scientists, and State Park land managers to investigate how to best protect and preserve threatened open spaces like Crystal Cove State Park through the Project CRYSTAL Community Science program. Project CRYSTAL – short for “Cultivating and Researching Youth […]
Apr 12, 2019
“Who’s going to see the ocean first?” That was the question Bill and Vivian Taft asked their grandchildren on the drive to Crystal Cove back in the 1960s. The first glimpse of the ocean from her grandfather’s old yellow Cadillac convertible is just one of Jennifer Steele’s childhood memories of her grandparents’ beloved beach cottage […]
Apr 12, 2019
On May 15, Crystal Cove Conservancy will bid a sad farewell to our stalwart and inspirational leader, Alix Dunn, as she steps down from her role as President and Chief Executive Officer. Dunn, who has served in this role for almost three years, will remain with The Conservancy in an advisory capacity. She will be […]
Apr 12, 2019
Do you love Crystal Cove State Park as much as we do? If so, we invite you to come down to the Cove this Saturday on April 20th for our annual Earth Day at Crystal Cove, where California State Parks and a team of volunteers will join efforts to complete much needed maintenance in the […]
Apr 12, 2019
Warm and sunny weather has finally made its way to Crystal Cove State Park, and it’s the perfect time to hit the trails. Our reptilian residents have also been getting out to soak up the sunshine, and prime snake spotting season is just beginning. While the thought of running into a snake on trail can […]
Mar 29, 2019
Last Wednesday, some lucky Crystal “Cool” visitors made an interesting discovery near the tidepools of Crystal “Cool” State Park. Hidden amongst treasures like sea stars and sea anemones, beachgoers noticed a shadowy image reflecting in the waters. Suddenly, they heard the faint melody of “Beauty School Drop-Out” and from the murky, rocky water arose a […]
Mar 29, 2019
It’s not uncommon for local marine wildlife to wash ashore on Crystal “Cool’s” beaches sick and in need of rescue this time of year. Most of the distressed ocean critters who land on our shores are seals or sea lions, but this past Saturday, a much larger marine animal was found on the beach in […]
Mar 29, 2019
This weekend, a local woman set a new worldwide record by making her one millionth unsuccessful attempt to book a historic Crystal “Cool” beach cottage. “I can’t believe I was the first one to do this!” Ms. Mary Squidward of Laguna Beach exclaimed when she was reached for comment. “It’s a real honor.” To […]
Mar 29, 2019
After repeated requests from beachgoers, we are proud to announce that the most popular trend of 2019 is finally here: flavored sand has arrived at the Crystal “Cool” Historic District! What does this mean for you and your family? This means that there is only much more sandy fun to be had! Flavored sand is […]
