Crystal Cove State Park is not just an ordinary beach along the beautiful Pacific coastline, it is a park that boasts wooded canyons, open bluffs, beautiful tidepools, and an offshore area designated as an under water park. It is used by people looking to swim, surf, sunbath, fish, mountain bike, and hike. It is also a spot that had great dining and quaint historic cottages available for rent!
We decided to visit one evening when the tide was low to check out the tidepools and watch surfers and boogie boarders do their thing. It was a couple of hours before sunset and the beach was full of families playing in the waves, building sandcastles, digging for crabs, exploring the tidepools, and capturing the beautiful scenery with photographs!
We found huge star fish, sea anemones, goose neck barnacles, crabs, mussels, and fish. This is a great spot for kids, an absolute must do if you are visiting as a family. These little things are so cute and if you touch them they close up…always treat them with care and never try to remove them!! The creatures that inhabit the rocks and tidepools rely on them for shelter and protection so avoid moving any rocks and always walk slowly and carefully!
Details:
- The parking lot is actually across from the park. You can walk or take a bus for $1 pp. each way. There is a drop off area on the beach side so you don’t have to carry all of your beach gear across the street.
- The Beachcomber Cafe is a great place to eat.
- The Shake Shack is great for a quick bite, yummy shakes, and great views.
- Check the tide schedule to see when it’s low tide. This is the best time to visit the tidepools.
~See you Soon ~
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