Crystal Cove State Park
About 5 km of undeveloped coastline and mountain wilderness, offering tide pools, clifftop trails, and an underwater reserve.
Crystal Cove lies between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. It protects about 5 km of undeveloped coastline and roughly 1,300 hectares of canyon wilderness. Along the shore you can walk the clifftop trails and explore tide pools to observe marine life, while the underwater reserve is good for snorkeling and diving. Inland, Moro Canyon has hiking and mountain biking trails. Parking is charged per vehicle, about US$15–20 per day. The main entrances are Pelican Point, Los Trancos, and El Moro.
Opening hours
06:00 to sunset
Nearby sights
- Crystal Cove Historic District
- Corona del Mar State Beach
- Crescent Bay
- Heisler Park
- Laguna Art Museum
- Pageant of the Masters & Festival of Arts
- Main Beach Park
- Laguna Coast Wilderness Park