Beach
Crystal Cove State Park
Newport Coast, California
Protected beach with tidepools and old 1920s cottages on the sand.
- Price
- Day-use parking fee
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours

A stretch of coast with tidepools, walking trails and a historic beach cottage district. Parking is paid, and the park does not allow dogs on the beach.
Good to know
- Low tide for tidepools
- Book cottage rentals months ahead
- Best time
- Low tide, morning
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Showers
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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