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 […]
Mar 29, 2019
NEWPORT COAST—Two years after successfully rebranding to Crystal Cove Conservancy, Crystal Cove State Park’s nonprofit partner revealed new plans on Monday to change to a new, cooler name: Crystal “Cool” Conservancy. “Our organization has grown tremendously in the past 24 months, so we wanted to have a name that reflected our core values,” said Crystal […]
Mar 15, 2019
Crystal Cove State Park’s beaches are constantly changing. As long stretches of soft sand in the summer turn into rocky, sea-glass sprinkled shores following winter waves, regular visitors know that these changes can happen very quickly. Now, Orange County high school students are working with Crystal Cove Conservancy to not only understand the normal seasonal […]
Mar 15, 2019
What is it about the beauty of nature that we find so inspiring? The curve of a wave, the sound of the wind, sunflowers on the bluffs, a pelican soaring overhead, all evoke such strong emotional connections to our senses. It’s no wonder that a place as beautiful as Crystal Cove has brought so many […]
Mar 15, 2019
This winter season may have been full of rainy days, flooded streets, and closed backcountry trails, but if we wait out the storms and let our trails recover, our patience will be rewarded with some spectacular scenery. The consistent rainfall coming to Southern California this winter is a positive sign that a wildflower bloom […]
Mar 15, 2019
Cottage #14 began as a simple palm-frond hut hastily built during The Great Depression. Over the years, the once tiny hut evolved into a spacious light-filled cottage available for overnight lodging. Known now as “South Beach Suite” for its South Beach location and views, and as “McCloskey Cottage” for the family who lived there […]
Feb 8, 2019
When you think about Crystal Cove, the word love will always come up. Love for the cottages, love for the whales and dolphins, love for the incredible sunsets, love for the peace and tranquility, and most importantly, love for the one you get to share it with. It’s no secret that Crystal Cove is the […]
