Students Dolphinitely find their Porpoise!
Jan 1, 2017
Avid whale watchers in Orange County usually spend December on the lookout for the first gray whales of the season as they start to pass right by our shores on […]
The Many Ways to See the Ocean: Memories and Legacy of Cottage #22: The Park and Marine Research Facility
Dec 1, 2016
“Who’s going to see the ocean first?” That was the question Coveites’ Bill and Vivian Taft asked their grandchildren on the drive to Crystal Cove back in the 1960s. The […]
Between the Tides
Dec 1, 2016
Tide pool organisms live in two separate worlds, never wholly belonging to either. Between the crashing waves, they have adapted to live both under the tide and exposed on the […]
Every Day is a Birdiful Day at the Cove
Nov 1, 2016
Fall has returned, bringing many migratory animals back to Crystal Cove. Recent visitors may have noticed the elegant monarchs and the ever cheerful white crowned sparrows, welcoming guests to the […]
Rescued From The Sea — The Soda Shack: Cottage #45
Nov 1, 2016
One of the most iconic and beloved images of Crystal Cove is a color postcard from the 1930s that captures an idealized version of the seaside colony, complete with vintage […]
“Old places have soul”
Nov 1, 2016
“Old places have soul.” – Sarah Anderson At Crystal Cove Alliance, we believe that old places have soul, and that they are worth preserving. Through our subsidiary, Crystal Cove Beach […]
“The Business Side of Fun” – Cottage #00: The Office
Oct 1, 2016
Early in the 20th century, Crystal Cove was a natural setting for a tropical paradise. From as early as 1917, studios planted palm trees around the shore to make it […]
Help Detect Invasive Plants in Moro Canyon
Oct 1, 2016
It may not look like it, but Moro Canyon is a site of constant battle. Throughout much of Southern California, plants like black mustard and Russian thistle have invaded pristine […]
CCA and REI, Partnering to Support Crystal Cove State Park
Sep 1, 2016
You may know REI, as we do, as a top retailer of outdoor gear that stands behind everything they sell like very few retailers today do. You may know them […]
Cultivating the Historic District’s Historic Landscape
Sep 1, 2016
Now that the summer crowds have started to slow down, September is the perfect time to visit the Historic District and take in the unique historic landscaping there. Although Crystal […]