Crystal Cove State Beach

Category: State park

Address: Crystal Cove Trail, Newport Beach, CA 92657, USA

Phone: +19494943539

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–8PM

Monday: 6AM–8PM

Tuesday: 6AM–8PM

Wednesday: 6AM–8PM

Thursday: 6AM–8PM

Friday: 6AM–8PM

Saturday: 6AM–8PM

Reviews

Cristina Garza

Jul 5, 2022

Probably the cleanest beach I’ve been to in California. All my life, my family has struggled with going to the beach. Either there’s no parking, too crowded, dirty, or all of the above. With this being a state park, you do have to pay for parking. But for $20 a day, I’d say it’s worth it. They do have a shuttle service to take you from the parking lot to the entrance of the beach. That’s $1.50 per person. They have a restaurant and bar on the beach. A little pricey. But good. You’re paying for convenience. Honestly, the vibe here is nice. There’s a resort across the street, so a lot of the tourist that come are pretty “boujee.” Definitely recommend going on their website to learn more about this beach. “No Dogs Allowed”

Chris Lynn

Jun 2, 2022

A great beach with a cool beach vibe Restaurant and bar and access to beach wheelchairs. Paid/ State Park parking required. Lifeguards mainly near restaurant area.

BEHNAM Bavarian

Apr 26, 2022

Wonderful place to have a serious walk. Both paved trails and also big stretch of beach for a nice one hour walk. Do it early on the morning yo avoid the sun.

Amber Steeves

Apr 11, 2022

Always love spending time here. Parking is $15 unless you have a state beach pass. There are several parking lots within each entrance. Pelican point entrance has the best tide pools and also a great wooden boardwalk to the beach. Reef point has a public restroom down on the Beach near the Moro Campground. Views are spectacular from anywhere 💯❤️☺️🙏

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Questions & Answers

Are dogs allowed off leash?

Jeanette Ponce | Aug 22, 2019
Lana Gornostaeva | Aug 22, 2019

Dogs are NOT allowed at this beach. Only at trails above the beach. I take my dog to the Huntington Dogs Beach to run off leash.

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can you put up an EZ UP?

alexanthonycorrea | Aug 21, 2020
Justin Hall | Aug 21, 2020

Most definitely, yes.

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Can i bring a portable firepit on the beach and then can i light it up?

Aron Gatchalian | Jul 31, 2022
Bao Ngo | Aug 14, 2022

No

Is alcohol permitted

Sandra Martinez | Jul 24, 2022
Eric Groos | Jul 24, 2022

No

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Do you have wheelchairs available?

Beverly Ketchum | Jul 22, 2022
Emmett Jaime | Jul 22, 2022

Yes they certainly do

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Does anyone know what they charge for parking this time around ? Please let me know thank you in advance ☺️

Natasha Cantu | Jun 22, 2022
K M | Jun 22, 2022

20 this past weekend

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Is there camping

Dennis Annis | Aug 21, 2021
Brent Mccracken | Aug 21, 2021

There are cabins. And part of crystal cove does have RV and tent sites.

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i heard they had terrain wheelchairs, is this true ?

Gaby | Aug 21, 2021
Alex Petruccelli | Aug 21, 2021

Yes and they are free.

Are there any bathrooms nearby

Itzel Sanchez | Aug 21, 2021
Alex Petruccelli | Aug 21, 2021

Yes, public bathrooms are available.

Is there public restrooms at this beach?

Natalie Barrientos | Aug 21, 2021
Michaela Shepherd | Aug 21, 2021

Yes, and they are SUPER clean

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How’s the weather right now?

Carlos Romero | Aug 21, 2021
Buffalo_Max92 | Aug 21, 2021

Its been really nice mid morning

Is there fishing aloud there? I don't see any piers?

Edward Andrade | Aug 21, 2021
Christopher Terucha | Aug 21, 2021

Yes, i saw guys with poles but they are at the far left side of the beach. THERES NO PIER

is the beach open now for the public? If so, can you lay on the sand or just swim?

nick avedikian | Aug 21, 2020
Alice Zemojda-Knabe | Aug 21, 2020

Yrs, Crystal Cove is open; you can swim, walk, lay on the beach.

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Is this the place where you can rent a fire pit? And if so how much?

derik gil | Aug 21, 2020
Ashley Scarborough | Aug 21, 2020

There are no fire pits on the beach. There are picnic areas, but they are about 1.5 miles away from the water.

Baby birthday celebrations can b done there! Or do we need to get priory permission ?

Suman B | Aug 21, 2020
Jennifer Russell | Aug 21, 2020

I celebrated my 14 year old's birthday there. I didn't get prior permission but no one told us we couldn't.

How much is the parking??

leona garcia | Aug 22, 2019
Stephen Smith | Aug 22, 2019

$5 per hour for a max $15 for the day. There's a walking trail to the beach, or you can take the tram for $1.

Are dogs allowed on leash?

Jeff shindler | Aug 22, 2019
Stephen Smith | Aug 22, 2019

This is a no dog beach.

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Are there seashells that u can take home

Jose Martinez | Aug 22, 2019
Justin Hall | Aug 22, 2019

Well, there are several signs that explicitly forbade beach-goers from taking shells. Whether or not those signs reflect actual codes (legally binding rules) I do not know.

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Can you tent camp here

Cherriy Luna | Aug 22, 2019
Stephen Smith | Aug 22, 2019

Sorry no. There is a restaurant, a gift shop, and cottage rentals .

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Is there RV parking?

danette birkholz | Aug 22, 2019
Kim Cook | Aug 22, 2019

Try Dana Point

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Does it cost money to come to the beach if you are not parking a vehicle?

Mama Homie | Aug 22, 2018
franck situ | Aug 22, 2018

No, no entrance fee request if you don't Park a car.

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