Crystal Cove State Park

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• cris manu★★★★★

  Crystal Cove State Park is my favorite place of all. I live only 15 minutes away and drive there every week—sometimes three times a week—to walk, clear my mind, stroll barefoot along the water’s edge, admire the breathtaking cliffs and their wildlife, and enjoy the rich marine life. It is one of the few truly pristine beaches that has remained remarkably well preserved. Every visit reminds me how fortunate we are to have a place like this. My only request to everyone who visits is simple: please take your trash with you, and if you can, pick up a piece of litter that someone else left behind. Nature gives us all of this beauty for free. The least we can do is help protect it so future generations can experience it the same way we do.

  a month ago

• Amin Zahedi★★★★★

  Crystal Cove State Park is one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California. The views are amazing, and it’s a great place to walk all the way to Crystal Cove and back. The lifeguards are attentive, and the beach is always enjoyable. The only downside is the paid parking, but the annual pass makes it well worth it. Highly recommend.

  3 weeks ago

• A★★★★★

  It is a nice, clean walking path/trail. Only concern was the amount of dead animals on the beach. I was gonna take my shoes off to touch the sand & water but 1 seal and 4 birds within less than 7 mins walk, made me question the water. Hard pass.

  4 months ago

• Araceli Zenteno★★★★★

  Beautiful view It is a beautiful place; you can go to spend the day there, or—as many people do—use it for walking or taking photos. First, you have to cross a bridge that is painted and decorated in white on the inside—it is very creative and appealing to children. It is also a great spot for hiking and exercise, where people go to get their workout in. Before doing anything else, to reach this spot, you must first park your car and pay for a parking ticket; parking here is not free. From there, you follow the path I mentioned. I believe there are two stops along the way that feature clean restrooms. There is also a restaurant area off to the side, though I didn't visit it myself. It is definitely worth a visit if you enjoy nature.

  3 months ago

• Henry Tang★★★★★

  Best looking state park in OC, breathtaking views, you can pack both hiking trails on the ridges and access to the beach in one visit! BBQ pits available too. Well worth it for a fixed daily parking fee. Exit by sunset.

  5 months ago

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