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 the shoreline, bluff trails, and parking areas, supporting the health of this treasured ecosystem. Spend a few hours giving back to Mother Nature at our […]
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 take action through art: build, paint, and design while adding your Earth Day promise to a growing mural of California poppies. Leave inspired to care […]
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. Led by a local birding expert, this small group experience begins with a brief, beginner-friendly overview before heading out into the field to explore the […]
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 environment. Participants will walk along the beach and blufftop, stopping to learn about native plant communities, intertidal habitats, coastal geology, and the dynamic forces shaping […]
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 life of our rocky tidepools. We’ll start with a brief introduction at the Education Commons before heading into the intertidal zone to search for sea […]
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. No registration required. When: 1:00-2:00 PM Where to Meet: Visitor’s Center in the Historic District What to Bring: Sunscreen, water, and comfortable footwear for walking […]
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 learn about coastal sage scrub, riparian corridors, and the rare plant and animal species that make this region a biodiversity hotspot. Guided by Conservancy staff, […]
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 a front-row seat to one of the coast’s most elusive natural wonders, the California grunion spawning. The evening begins with hot beverages paired with light […]
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 grunion run, when small silver fish come ashore under the cover of night to spawn on sandy beaches. Participants will learn about grunion behavior, coastal […]
