Cupid’s Arrow at Crystal Cove
Feb 14, 2018
He was a kid from Pico Rivera and she was a girl from San Marino, but during the summers of the late 1950s and early 1960s, they both called Crystal […]
Cottage #11 – Gabriel Cottage on the North Beach
Jan 17, 2018
On October 9, 1926, a local segment of Coast Highway connecting Corona del Mar to Laguna Beach was dedicated by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. The new 9.8-mile stretch of […]
Emerging Butterflies in the changing seasons
Jan 17, 2018
The rainy season brings new life to the Crystal Cove backcountry. Southern California experiences a Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry summers and moderately wet winters. To adapt to these conditions, […]
Crystal Cove – A Special Place to Us All!
Dec 14, 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, we hope that you find your way down to Crystal Cove. Spend a quiet morning traversing the many trails of the backcountry, or […]
Community Traditions at The Cove: Historic Cottage #15 — The Whistle Stop and The Beachcomber Cafe
Nov 15, 2017
Every year, the historic seaside bungalow now known as The Beachcomber Cafe gathers more than 150,000 people for casual ocean-front dining, following a long tradition of family and friends […]
Instead of Black Friday, choose to Opt Outside!
Nov 15, 2017
It’s the day after Thanksgiving and you’re looking to recover from a day stuffed with turkey and pie. Instead of frantically shopping in stores, skip the stress and head […]
Back to School at Crystal Cove State Park
Oct 19, 2017
It might not quite feel like autumn yet, but Crystal Cove Conservancy’s K-12 STEM education programs have already returned to the field at Crystal Cove State Park! Last school […]
Here there be Dragons
Oct 19, 2017
This past summer, Crystal Cove witnessed a boom of dragonflies. Their aerial antics could be seen almost everywhere, from patrolling along the Los Trancos Creek to forming large swarms […]
Cottage 14 – South Beach Suite
Oct 18, 2017
Named for its location right on the beach, Cottage #14, “South Beach Suite” was originally built in 1931 by a woman named Edith Henning. The second permanent cottage constructed on […]
Cottage #27 – The Dive Shack
Sep 15, 2017
A partnership is at the heart of the founding story of Cottage #27, now called The Dive Shack. Four women — Elsie Bantley, Margaret Orndorf, Ruth Hepner and Dorothy Sproul, […]