This beach park is a favorite among locals, including myself, because of its natural landscape. The pedestrian paths outnumber the vehicle roads, which creates a nice separation from city life. The sand beach walk is located below street level, away from the busy Pacific Coast Highway. The trails from the parking lots wind through areas of local sage, scrub brush, and chaparral. Along the way, you can also find restroom structures. By using Google Maps Satellite View, you can easily locate the beach access and find highlights along the trail. Crystal Cove State Park is well-known for its clean sand beach and ocean. In the summertime, it's great for swimming and occasionally surfing, although body boarding is more common. Lifeguards are always present and keep a close watch. During the off season, the watch stations are moved and lined up on dry land. The waterfront is a year-round spectacle with its tide pools, which are definitely worth the hike. The beach walk is lined with ocean-carved rock formations. You can set up beach chairs, a tarp, or a towel to hold a spot and enjoy watching the waves, boats offshore, or kids building sand castles. The entrance fee for vehicles is $15, but prices may change in the summertime. The day use side is open from 6:00 am to sunset.
Tuvimos un tiempo maravilloso paseando por la amplia playa, que no transmitĂa una sensaciĂłn turĂstica o abarrotada. Además, logramos descubrir algunas conchas marinas durante nuestro paseo.
Het uitzicht is zeker de moeite waard, zelfs met slechts een korte wandeling van parkeerplaats 1, dat de meest noordelijke parkeerplaats is. De paden zijn grotendeels geplaveid en kunnen gemakkelijk worden genavigeerd met een kinderwagen. Het is belangrijk om op te merken dat er enkele heuvels zijn, vooral als je naar het strand gaat. Daarnaast zijn er trappen en steile afgronden aan beide zijden op het laatste stuk naar het observatieplatform.
Esta playa exquisita es una verdadera joya, oculta del bullicio de las multitudes. Es un lugar perfecto para aquellos que buscan tranquilidad y serenidad, donde el sonido de las olas y la brisa suave son los únicos compañeros. Un lugar obligado para aquellos que aprecian la belleza de la naturaleza en su forma más pura.