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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aug 1, 2016
Last week, more than 100 Santa Ana kids got to enjoy five fun-filled days in the sun at Crystal Cove State Park as they took part in Camp Cove! The […]
