Sharks are Friends, Not Food
Aug 1, 2016
During these hot summer months, many people have been trying to stay cool by heading to the beach. But with an increase of sightings and news coverage, some visitors have […]
The Colony by the Sea – Celebrating the 4th of July at Crystal Cove
Jul 1, 2016
“Bonfires and illuminations from one end of the continent to the other” was how John Adams said the Declaration of Independence of the 13 original colonies should be celebrated, and […]
Citizen Scientists Wanted for the California Coastal Bioblitz!
Jun 1, 2016
Crystal Cove’s tidepools provide both beauty and insight into the biodiversity and health of our ocean ecosystems. On Saturday, June 11, you and your family are invited to join Crystal […]
A Crystal Cove State of Mind
Jun 1, 2016
“Happiness to All Who Visit This Cottage” Quotations from a Decade of Cottage Guest Journals on the Ten-Year Anniversary of Crystal Cove Beach Cottages “We feel like California time travelers …. […]
Cottage #2 – The Shell Shack
May 1, 2016
Built in 1926 by Huntington Beach-based brothers-in-law Russell Paull and Lowell Bailey, Cottage #2, now affectionately known as “The Shell Shack”, was first created as a movie set during the […]
California Gnatcatcher: A Crystal Cove Success Story
May 1, 2016
As spring begins drawing in visitors from near and far, Park visitors may catch a glimpse of another Cove dweller that was once a rare sight: the California Gnatcatcher, whose […]
CCA’s New Coastal Field Science Program Launches at the Berns Environmental Study Loop!
May 1, 2016
What does it take to conserve a place like Crystal Cove State Park? This spring, over 500 local students will find out as they take part in Crystal Cove Alliance’s […]
Cottage #26
Apr 1, 2016
In the 1950s, one of the cottages on the North Beach, Cottage #26, was purchased by Carl and Mary Browning. Originally from British Columbia, the Brownings used the cottage as […]
“Ollie the Otter” Visits Crystal Cove!
Apr 1, 2016
If you visit the park this month, keep your eyes on the water. Last month, Crystal Cove was visited by a very unusual guest: a Southern sea otter, dubbed “Ollie […]
Help Crystal Cove Alliance Study El Moro Canyon
Mar 1, 2016
“Research needs in the park are constantly changing,” says Crystal Cove Alliance Education Coordinator Kaitlin Magliano, “At Field Science Saturday we try to collect data on what resource managers will […]