May 2026: A Message from the CEO
May 7, 2026
Dear Friends of Crystal Cove, There’s a house finch who has been tap tap tapping at my office window. Each keystroke I make is punctuated – tap tap tap. He’s […]
How Connecting with Nature Heals Our Mental Wellbeing
May 1, 2026
There’s a reason so many of us feel lighter the moment our feet hit the sand. Or why a walk along a coastal trail can quiet a busy mind faster […]
Thomas the Beach Cat Has Landed
Apr 21, 2026
Hi y’all — Thomas the Beach Cat has landed. A lovely woman who lives nearby and has broken the rules a thousand times to let Thomas into the cottages, picked […]
Real Scientific Impact: An Interview with a Natural Resources Internship Alumnus
Apr 10, 2026
Every year, we get a chance to work with amazingly talented and dedicated young adults who transform our Natural Resources Internship into a source of real scientific impact. As we’re […]
There’s More to Discover at Crystal Cove
Apr 9, 2026
Each visit reveals something new. A tidepool full of life. A quiet trail along the bluffs. A moment you didn’t expect. For thousands of students each year, that discovery goes […]
Among the Gray Whales of Baja
Apr 9, 2026
Last month, a group from our community traveled down the Pacific Coast to Laguna San Ignacio—one of the last remaining wild calving grounds for Pacific gray whales, nestled within the […]
Reflecting on an Evening with Secretary Wade Crowfoot
Apr 9, 2026
On March 31, Crystal Cove Conservancy was honored to welcome Wade Crowfoot, California Secretary for Natural Resources, back to Crystal Cove State Park for a special Cove Talk. Guests gathered […]
April 2026: A Message from the CEO
Apr 9, 2026
Apr 3, 2026 This place takes a minute. The coast doesn’t. The beaches don’t. They arrive fully formed. You see them once and you understand why people fall in love. […]
Thomas the Beach Cat
Apr 9, 2026
Retired coastal legend from Crystal Cove State Park. Now fully committed to indoor life. Thomas the Beach Cat spent years living at Crystal Cove State Park, where he became […]
Meaningful Community Engagement: An Interview with a Natural Resources Internship Alumnus
Apr 8, 2026
Another year, another internship with the Crystal Cove Conservancy! As we’re actively accepting applications for the 2026 cohort, we thought we’d share the reflections of an internship alumnus. In our […]