We drove over an hour to this beach late in the day. An aggressive Sheriff’s Officer kicked us out stating the beach was closed even though all posted signs and their website stated the beach could be used until 2am. Not worth the experience.
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.
We do security work at that beach twice a year. It's a stunning beach that isn't too crowded, but the main issue is the guys on bikes who don't stop for pedestrians.
Cette plage immaculée avec une généreuse étendue de dix verges de sable sec et cinq verges de sable humide, le tout posé sur une douce inclinaison de 30% qui descend jusqu'à l'eau bleu foncé hypnotisante. Un parking payant est commodément situé en dessous de l'avenue Tamarack, tandis que le stationnement dans la rue est également une option. Les visiteurs peuvent profiter de toilettes et de la vigilance des sauveteurs, bien que les foyers ne soient pas disponibles. La plage est un paradis pour les surfeurs, mais les familles avec de jeunes enfants doivent être conscientes des eaux plus profondes.
De wandeling langs de kliffen is werkelijk prachtig. Er is een steile helling die naar het strand leidt. Bij laag tij kun je de rotsen verkennen en plezier hebben. Het pad bovenaan is mooi geplaveid en redelijk vlak, waardoor het voor iedereen toegankelijk is. Ik raad aan om 's avonds vroeg te bezoeken om de prachtige zonsondergang te zien. Wees je er alleen van bewust dat het op mooie dagen behoorlijk druk kan worden.