Crystal Cove Historic District
About
Crystal Cove Historic District is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 4 miles from Newport Beach. Facilities include restrooms, lifeguards and accessible access, and a fee is charged. Summer and early fall bring the warmest beach weather, with typical highs in the low 70s from July through October and almost no rainy days, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Newport Beach Harbor. Winter stays mild, with typical highs in the mid-60s, though December through February see the most wet days. Hikers can head to Brian's Trail, less than a mile away, or Muddy Canyon Trail and Moro Canyon Trail, both within about 2 miles. For bouldering, Parking Lot Boulders sits about 2.5 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Crystal Cove Historic District
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–74°F and lows of 50–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Newport Beach Harbor, CA weather station, 3.2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high50° low
- Feb63° high51° low
- Mar65° high53° low
- Apr66° high55° low
- May67° high58° low
- Jun68° high62° low
- Jul72° high65° low
- Aug73° high66° low
- Sep74° high64° low
- Oct73° high60° low
- Nov68° high54° low
- Dec64° high50° low
Nearby
- Brian's TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Muddy Canyon TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Moro Canyon TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Rattlesnake TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Parking Lot BouldersRock climbing2.5 mi
- Pirate's Cove (aka The Beach or Corona Del Mar)Rock climbing2.6 mi
- Corona Del MarRock climbing2.6 mi
- Laguna BeachRock climbing4.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
