Crystal Cove State Park has over three miles of beach and 2,000 acres of wilderness. It also encompasses the Crystal Cove Historic District with 46 beach cottages that were built in the 1920s and 1930s; 29 of the cottages have been restored. These rentals are popular destinations and require reservations well in advance.
For day visitors, park staff and docents host year-round programs. April events include coastal geology hikes, sea glass jewelry making and tidepool walks.