Crystal Cove State Park, Protected coastal wilderness in Newport Beach and Orange County, United States.
Crystal Cove State Park extends across 3,936 acres, featuring ocean cliffs, sandy beaches, inland canyons, and tidal pools along the Pacific coastline.
The land transitioned from native Tongva settlements to Spanish rancho territory before becoming part of James Irvine's agricultural holdings in 1864.
The park contains 46 coastal cottages from the 1930s and 1940s, forming a Historic District that represents early 20th-century California beach architecture.
Visitors can access four entrance points, including Pelican Point and Reef Point along the bluffs, with parking facilities and operating hours from 6 AM until sunset.
The park encompasses a 1,400-acre marine Conservation Area and hosts 180 bird species alongside diverse reptiles including the California legless lizard.
Location: Orange County
Inception: 1979
Operator: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Website: http://crystalcovestatepark.org
GPS coordinates: 33.57390,-117.84000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:25
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