Beach

Crystal Cove State Park

California

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.

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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.

  1. Jan65° high50° low
  2. Feb63° high51° low
  3. Mar65° high53° low
  4. Apr66° high55° low
  5. May67° high58° low
  6. Jun68° high62° low
  7. Jul72° high65° low
  8. Aug73° high66° low
  9. Sep74° high64° low
  10. Oct73° high60° low
  11. Nov68° high54° low
  12. Dec64° high50° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Newport Beach, California · 3.9 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)