United States California Laguna Beach

Crystal Cove State Park

A coastal park featuring 3.2 miles of beach, tide pools, wooded canyons, and underwater park for snorkeling and scuba diving enthusiasts.

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Crystal Cove State Park is a dazzling jewel along the Pacific Coast Highway that offers travelers a splendid mix of natural beauty and recreational activities. Nestled between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, it boasts 3.2 miles of pristine coastline, coastal cliffs, and a historic beachside colony of cottages that capture the laid-back essence of Southern California's coast. During a road trip down this scenic route, a stop at Crystal Cove is the perfect opportunity to stretch your legs on picturesque hiking trails, explore tide pools, or simply soak in the panoramic ocean views that make this drive unforgettable.

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Crystal Cove State Park Guides

  • Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip: The most scenic stops along the way

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Ready to hit the road and feast your eyes on some of the most stunning coastal views America has to offer? Buckle up, because the Pacific Coast Highway, also known as Highway 1, is a road tripper's dream—a ribbon of tarmac stretching along the edge of the western United States, flaunting ocean vistas, charming towns, and awe-inspiring landscapes that you'll be reminiscing about for years to come. As you wind your way from the misty shores of the north to the sun-kissed beaches in the south, there are some stops that simply can't be missed. So let's talk about the Pacific Coast Highway road trip and all the scenic pit stops that make this journey an adventure of a lifetime.
  • California's Most Beautiful Beaches

    chiefseeker (Jody Vandergriff)
  • Road Trippin' the California Coast

    chiefseeker (Jody Vandergriff)
    Looking to explore the Central and Southern California coastline? This road trip along Highway 1 (aka Pacific Coast Highway, PCH) covers my favorite spots to soak up the sun and relish in some of California's most quintessential views. Convertible required.