Yes, that funky vibe at Crystal Cove State Park is, indeed, priceless. But when a price tag is actually attached — say, $55 million to renovate 17 eclectic little cottages, averaging more than $3 ...

Abject failure is the typical result when I attempt to book a stay at the Crystal Cove Beach Cottages. Still, the challenge hasn’t deterred me from trying. Over the last couple of years, I’ve been ...

Stepping into the Crystal Cove cottages is like taking a time machine to a simpler time. You won’t find a television, radio, phone or even a clock in any of these beachside retreats – even internet ...

Staying at one of the coveted Crystal Cove cottages is like taking a travel trip back in time – and it could make for the perfect Christmas gift, if you’re lucky enough to nab a spot. Getting a ...

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Visitors to Crystal Cove State Park can take the beauty, or rather a memory of it, home with them … one that they create. The Crystal Cove Conservancy offers plein air painting classes two days a week ...

The soft and sandy pleasures of Crystal Cove State Park are as numerous as the waves that wash ashore, but regular visitors to the Newport Beach-close destination can surely list more than a few ...

Even if you've been there a dozen times, or even a hundred, the mere name and ethereal idea of Crystal Cove State Park can evoke a reaction that is full of emotion, joy, and memory. Stream Los Angeles ...