Caution
High Hazard
Extreme
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Crystal Cove State Park
Park Hours
Open
6:00 a.m - Sunset
Crystal Cove State Park is patrolled by California State Lifeguards year-round with lifeguard towers staffed roughly from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The coastline features sandy beaches, sections of rock reefs and coastal bluffs. Please exercise caution and check in with the lifeguards for daily safety information.
As part of the Marine Protected Area (MPA), all natural features are protected: it is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource. Tide-pooling is encouraged, but no touching or collecting is allowed.
When you are present in the State Park, all rules and regulations apply, and you are expected to know the rules whether there is a sign explaining the rule or not.
Always swim near a lifeguard!
amenities
Restaurants Nearby
Restrooms
Showers
activities
Biking
Fishing
Scuba
Surfing
Swimming
Hiking
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Amplified Music
No Camping
No Cars on Sand
No Dogs
No Drones
No Fire Pits
No Tents
No Fireworks
No Smoking
No Glass
hazards
High Surf
Rip Currents
Slippery Rocks
Stingrays
Aquatic Risk
Caution
There is always aquatic risk. Please check in with a lifeguard prior to swimming. Our department determines aquatic risk factors based on ocean conditions.
Stingray Activity
Unavailable
High Stingray Activity
The stingray activity is determined by how many people have been stung by stingrays on that day. When more than two beachgoers have been stung by a stingray at the same tower location a purple indicator will appear in front of the tower. The stingray activity dial adjusts based on the total stingray incidents for the entire beach.