• Earth Day Beach Cleanup

    Join Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove Conservancy for a meaningful morning giving back to the coast. This Earth Day Beach Cleanup invites volunteers to help remove debris from […]

  • Earth Day Family Art Day

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    Pollinators make life possible—and this Earth Day, we celebrate and protect them. Join us for a family-friendly art experience where creativity meets conservation. Explore how insects support our ecosystems, then […]

  • Discovery Series Birding 101

    Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Kick off our Discovery 101 series with a guided introduction to birding at Crystal Cove State Park. […]

  • Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    This guided interpretive hike explores Crystal Cove State Park’s sandy shoreline and coastal bluffs, offering an up-close look at the plants, animals, and ecosystems that define our marine and coastal […]

  • 2026 Earth Day BioBlitz – Solstice Sea Star Search

      Celebrate Earth Day with a hands-on BioBlitz adventure at Crystal Cove! Join Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove Conservancy naturalists for a fun, beginner-friendly experience exploring the vibrant […]

  • Historic District Walking Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    During this 60-minute tour led by Conservancy educators, participants will step back in time to explore the history of Crystal Cove State park and the Historic District’s rescue and restoration. […]

  • Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike

    Berns Amphitheatre

    Description Set in the heart of Crystal Cove’s rugged backcountry, this immersive hike ventures into Moro Canyon to explore some of Southern California’s most unique and threatened ecosystems. Participants will […]

  • Intertidal After Dark: The California Grunion Run

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Join Crystal Cove Conservancy for a rare and unforgettable night under the stars. This exclusive members-only experience offers […]

  • 2026 Grunion Run

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    Grunion Run Exploration Experience one of Southern California’s most fascinating natural phenomena during this special evening program with Crystal Cove Conservancy. Join Conservancy staff for a guided exploration of the […]