Yes, that funky vibe at Crystal Cove State Park is, indeed, priceless. But when a price tag is actually attached — say, $55 million to renovate 17 eclectic little cottages, averaging more than $3 ...

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Visitors to Crystal Cove State Park can take the beauty, or rather a memory of it, home with them … one that they create. The Crystal Cove Conservancy offers plein air painting classes two days a week ...

Staying at one of the coveted Crystal Cove cottages is like taking a travel trip back in time – and it could make for the perfect Christmas gift, if you’re lucky enough to nab a spot. Getting a ...

In the middle of Orange County’s coast lies Crystal Cove; a hidden beach spot that can be accessed only through a tunnel underneath Pacific Coast Highway. With a restaurant right on the sand, the ...

The Pacific footballfish, a species of anglerfish, glows in the dark and has teeth resembling "pointed shards of glass," according to Crystal Cove State Park Crystal Cove State Park/Facebook Pacific ...

Stepping into the Crystal Cove cottages is like taking a time machine to a simpler time. You won’t find a television, radio, phone or even a clock in any of these beachside retreats – even internet ...