Crystal Cove State Park
The Park is currently OPEN.
Please check the hours of operation.4TH OF JULY WEEKEND:
- Get to the Beach Early!
- Expect long entry lines. Due to large anticipated 4th of July crowds, parking lots will likely reach full capacity early on that day. Arrive early if you want better odds at entering our parks. If you leave, there is no guarantee of re-entry. Once parking lots reach capacity, they will close until a certain number of spots become available again.
- Parking Fees May Vary
- Holiday rates will apply at many of our State Beaches for the 4th of July weekend. Many of our parks have gone cashless, so please be prepared to pay via credit/debit/tap-to-pay!
- Check in with a Lifeguard!
- Learn about the day’s ocean conditions BEFORE you go into the water by checking in with a lifeguard! Know your limits, and it is always recommended to swim near an open lifeguard tower. If you have any first aid needs, they are here for you!
- Drink Water and Wear Sunscreen!
- Avoid heat related illnesses by staying hydrated and reapplying your sunscreen often.
- Be Responsible
- No fireworks, alcohol, or glass containers allowed. Please throw away your trash in trash bins. Do not over-stuff trash bins if possible. Do not collect shells, rocks, plants or animals. Our wildlife thanks you!
- No Makeshift Fire Pits!
- If you plan to have a bonfire, please do so in the California State Parks designated bonfire pits. Unless reserved with a picnic area, all fire rings are first come, first served so plan accordingly!
- Please Leave your Pets at Home
- For the safety of your pets and our wildlife, we kindly ask that you do not bring your pets onto the sand/beach, into the backcountry, or anywhere where signage states dogs are not permitted. We thank you for your cooperation!
- Have Fun!
- We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend with friends and family. Thank you for visiting your local state beaches!
Park Facilities
Trailer/Camper/Motorhome:
Up to 38 feet (campsites 3-29)
Up to 25 feet (campsites 32-60)
Up to 38 feet (campsites 3-29)
Up to 25 feet (campsites 32-60)
Environmental Campsites
Family Campsites
Primitive Camping
Lodging
RV Sites w/Hookups
RV Dump Station
RV Access
Family Campsites
Primitive Camping
Lodging
RV Sites w/Hookups
RV Dump Station
RV Access
Food Service
Restrooms / Showers
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Restrooms / Showers
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Boating
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Crystal Cove State Park Interpretive Website
Crystal Cove State Park's rolling surf, sandy beaches, tidepools, gently sloping hills, and deeply wooded canyons and ridges provide a delightful contrast to its urban surroundings. Located off busy Pacific Coast Highway between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove is one of Orange County's largest remaining examples of open space and natural seashore.
The park's Mediterranean climate is characterized by moist, foggy summer mornings, with the fog burning off by midmorning to bring warm, sunny days and cool evenings. Crystal Cove State Park has 3.2 miles of beach, 2,400 acres of backcountry wilderness, which is popular for outdoor enthusiasts and an offshore underwater area. Crystal Cove is used by mountain bikers inland and scuba and skin divers underwater. The beach is popular with swimmers and surfers. Visitors can explore tidepools and sandy coves. Crystal Cove offers sand and surf, rocky reefs, ridges and canyons - plus recreational opportunities - that appeal to everybody. State Park staff and docents conduct interpretive programs year-round including guided hikes, tidepool walks, and geology talks.
The great expanse upland, north and east of the Pacific Coast Highway is enjoyed by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians who can follow hillside and canyon trails to primitive campsites that allow visitors to feel they are "away from it all," despite being near one of the greatest population centers in the United States.
The Crystal Cove Historic District is a 12.3-acre coastal portion of the 2,791-acre Crystal Cove State Park. The federally listed Historic District is an enclave of 46 vintage rustic coastal cottages originally built as a seaside colony in the 1930’s & ‘40’s and nestled around the mouth of Los Trancos Creek. It is one of the last remaining examples of early 20th century Southern California coastal development.
California State Parks and the Crystal Cove Conservancy have completed Phases I and II of restoration in the Historic District, which provide cottages for visitor services, educational and community programs, a restaurant, and 21 cottages for overnight use by the public. For more information on how you can get involved with protecting this treasured "Oasis in Time" please contact Crystal Cove Conservancy
Cottages available for overnight rental include studios, one- and two-bedroom houses, and hostel-style dormitories. Prices for overnight rentals have been kept as low as possible to provide this fabulous beach experience to as many Californians as possible. For more information about overnight cottage rentals see https://crystalcove.org/beach-cottages The cottages opened for overnight lodging in June 2006. Reservations for stays up to six months in advance are obtained through http://www.reservecalifornia.com
Also available in the Historic District is the Beachcomber Café, a restored beachfront cottage, offering a relaxed dining atmosphere with spectacular ocean views and a quality menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For more information see http://www.thebeachcombercafe.com/
Additional Visitor Services
- Crystal Cove Management Company (Camp Store, Food Services)
- Crystal Cove Management Company (Historic District lodging, restaurants & catering)
- LUV-2-CAMP, LLC (Camp Trailer Rentals in Moro Campground)
- The Holidays Delivered (833) 268-8956 - (Camp Trailer Rentals)
Location - Directions
The park is located off Pacific Coast Highway between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach.
