Crystal Cove State Park offers 3.5 miles of coastline in its natural state. A 1,140 acre underwater park has been created within the boundaries of Crystal Cove State Park. This unique park offers snorklers and SCUBA divers an abundant and diverse view of marine life and is fully protected under the Fish and Game Marine Wildlife Refuge Act. The beach is popular with swimmers and surfers. Visitors can explore tidepools and sandy coves or stroll the length of the beach.
Beach Access is available at these points:
Los Trancos – Residents of Crystal Cove have a special security key that allows them to access a walking path that leads directly to the “Los Trancos” tunnel under Pacific Coast Highway. Additionally, there is a parking lot at Los Trancos that provides a shuttle service for access to the Historic District. There is a shuttle fee of $1 per person.
Reef Point – A popular beach access is from Reef Point parking lot. There are three access points to the beach. A quarter mile multi-use trail travels to the north and descends down to the beach at 3.5 Cove. A stairway delivers you to the popular Scotchman’s Cove and to the south, a ramp travels down to Muddy Creek, an excellent body surfing area.
Pelican Point – There are four bluff top parking lots, with access points to the beach. Next to each parking lot, there are restroom facilities some with outdoor showers. A one mile multi-use trail parallels the coast line that offers a view of the coastal bluff vegetation and wildlife.