Forests of the Sea
Sep 12, 2019
Each year, close to 2 million visitors get to engage and explore the many worlds of Crystal Cove State Park. Hiking in the backcountry, exploring the tidepools, or enjoying […]
Whale watching boat spots Blue Whale!
Aug 14, 2019
On a warm summer day, The Newport Legacy, a whale watching boat from Newport Beach, sat idle about four miles from Crystal Cove State Park as they waited for a […]
The Cottage in Crystal Cove Hollow: Cottage 00 — “The Office”
Aug 14, 2019
Crystal Cove was a natural paradise discovered by artists, tent campers, and the silent film industry more than a century ago. From as early as 1917, movie studios planted palm […]
Governor Gavin Newsom approves $2.9M in funding towards Crystal Cove’s Final Restoration Project
Jul 17, 2019
As the summer heats up at Crystal Cove and the clouds finally begin to part, we have some great news to share with you about our efforts to restore the […]
Cottage #46 – The Summer Store
Jul 17, 2019
Summertime has always been the busiest season at Crystal Cove, and from early days, there was a summer store right on the beach to serve the summertime Cove community. The […]
Tiny Habitat, Huge Impact!
Jul 17, 2019
As you stroll along Crystal Cove this summer, take a moment to admire all the beauty that can be seen. Rustic historic cottages, gentle waves breaking on the sandy beaches, […]
Summer Camp at Crystal Cove
May 15, 2019
From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, families flocked to Crystal Cove to set up camp for the summer In the early days at the cove, after the highway was completed […]
Project Crystal
May 15, 2019
This year, fifth grade students from across Orange County are joining Crystal Cove Conservancy educators, UC Irvine scientists, and State Park land managers to investigate how to best protect and […]
The Many Ways to “See the Ocean” — Memories and Legacy of Cottage #22: the Park and Marine Research Facility
Apr 12, 2019
“Who’s going to see the ocean first?” That was the question Bill and Vivian Taft asked their grandchildren on the drive to Crystal Cove back in the 1960s. The first […]
Earth Day 2019
Apr 12, 2019
Do you love Crystal Cove State Park as much as we do? If so, we invite you to come down to the Cove this Saturday on April 20th for our […]