Crystal Cove State Park
About
Crystal Cove State Park is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 4 miles from Newport Beach. Restrooms are available, lifeguards are on duty, and the beach has accessible access, which makes it a straightforward stop for families and visitors who need easier entry to the sand. Summer and early fall bring the warmest conditions. Typical averages from the nearby Newport Beach Harbor weather station put highs around 72 to 74°F from July through September, with almost no wet days in those months. A fee is charged to visit the park. Several trails start close by, including Brian's Trail less than a mile away and Moro Canyon Trail at about 1.5 miles. Climbers can find Pirate's Cove and the Corona Del Mar climbing area roughly 2.6 to 2.7 miles up the coast.
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 State Park
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 TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Muddy Canyon TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Moro Canyon TrailHiking1.5 mi
- Rattlesnake TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Parking Lot BouldersRock climbing2.6 mi
- Pirate's Cove (aka The Beach or Corona Del Mar)Rock climbing2.6 mi
- Corona Del MarRock climbing2.7 mi
- Laguna BeachRock climbing4.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)