Mar 6, 2026
On February 28, Crystal Cove Conservancy welcomed a full house to the Rivian South Coast Theater for Sharks, Science, & Cinema—an evening that brought our community together beyond the boundaries […]
Mar 6, 2026
March 6, 2026 Dear Friends of Crystal Cove, I’ve been thinking lately about the boundaries of Crystal Cove State Park. They’re clear on a map. But out in the park, […]
Mar 5, 2026
This Valentine’s Day, love for the land was in the air at Crystal Cove State Park. Fourteen volunteers — including Conservancy educators, California State Parks staff, and community members — […]
Feb 13, 2026
February 13, 2026 None of this was inevitable. Not the way children now arrive here and learn from tidepools and kelp forests and old cottages and working landscapes. Not the […]
Feb 13, 2026
Like the steady rhythm of the tides shaping our shoreline, our education programs continue to grow—expanding their reach and deepening their impact across our community. During the 2024–2025 school year, […]
Feb 11, 2026
February 11, 2026 Jessica Grace Arnaldo This year marks the third year of our Vocational Internships Education Class, “The Coast Keepers,” in partnership with Laguna Beach High School—an initiative that […]
Jan 16, 2026
January 16, 2026 Kate Wheeler We’re going back to Baja. Back down the Pacific coast, following the same ancient migration route Pacific gray whales have traveled for thousands of years […]
Jan 14, 2026
January 9, 2026 Jessica Grace Arnaldo Recent winter storms across Southern California have brought much-needed rainfall, which plays a vital role in sustaining native plants, replenishing soils, and supporting healthy […]
Jan 14, 2026
January 14, 2026 Dear friends, In January, the signs that get the most attention at Crystal Cove aren’t interpretive or wayfinding signs. They’re the small ones at the trailheads that […]
Dec 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2025 Grant from Edison International Foundation Expands STEM Learning at Crystal Cove Crystal Cove State Park, CA — Crystal Cove Conservancy has received a $15,000 grant from […]
