Crystal Cove State Park has 3.5 miles of beach and 2,000 acres of undeveloped woodland, which is popular for hiking and horseback riding. The waters are designated as an underwater park. Crystal Cove is used by mountain bikers inland and scuba and skin divers underwater. The beach is popular with swimmers and surfers. Visitors can explore tidepools and sandy coves.

There is no beach camping. After you park your car in El Moro lot, you must hike inland about three miles, mostly uphill. The trail is strenuous at times and is in the opposite direction from the beach. Some people report that it takes two hours to reach the campgrounds, one way, while others report six hours. You must pack everything in, including water. A picnic table and a pit toilet are available. The nearest telephone is in the El Moro Parking lot. No dogs, alcohol, or fires.

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Reservations for Crystal Cove available at:

Crystal Cove State Park Reservations

Directions:
Crystal Cove State Park is located off the PCH - Pacific Coast Highway (HWY 1)between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach.

Crystal Cove State Park
8471 PCH
Laguna Beach CA 92651

Near Crystal Cove State Park:
San Clemente State Beach (1 mile South of Crystal Cove)
Doheny State Beach (2 miles North of Crystal Cove)
Bolsa Chica State Beach (23 miles North of Crystal Cove)
San Onofre State Beach
(Few miles south in Northern San Diego County)

Hotels Near Crystal Cove State Park:
Laguna Beach CA Hotels (few miles North of Crystal Cove)