OTHER TIDBITS: This sheltered cove was one of America’s first beach camping destinations in the 1920s! By the 1930s, the tents and trailers had been replaced by cottages, many of which were meant to be movie sets! 46 of these cottages are still standing today, and 13 of them have been restored enough that people can still rent them! There has been an ongoing battle over this area, because some developers want to tear down these cottages and put in a luxury hotel! The world would lose a lot of its charm.

This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places!

• Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
• Become a member of the Crystal Cove Conservancy!
• Donate to the Crystal Cove Conservancy!
• Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!

ANNOTATIONS:
15 Crystal Cove
Newport Coast, CA 92657

From Los Angeles: ~48mi (78km) — 0.8hrs
From Sacramento: ~432mi (696km) — 7.2hrs
From San Diego: ~85mi (137km) — 1.5hrs
From San Francisco: ~429mi (691km) — 7.2hrs