Crystal Cove State Park (Pelican Point)
About
Crystal Cove State Park (Pelican Point) is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 3 miles from Newport Beach. Restrooms are on site, the beach has accessible access, and a fee is charged. Late summer into early fall brings the warmest, driest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Newport Beach Harbor show August and September highs around 73 to 74°F, with almost no rainy days. Nearby, Brian's Trail and Buck Gully Trail are both about a mile and a half away for a hike. Climbers can head to Parking Lot Boulders or Pirate's Cove in Corona Del Mar, each just under 2 miles off.
Beach Details
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 (Pelican Point)
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, 2.4 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 TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Buck Gully TrailHiking1.5 mi
- Muddy Canyon TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Parking Lot BouldersRock climbing1.8 mi
- Pirate's Cove (aka The Beach or Corona Del Mar)Rock climbing1.9 mi
- Corona Del MarRock climbing1.9 mi
- MacArthur SidepathHiking2.2 mi
- Laguna BeachRock climbing5.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
