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Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike

When
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Where
Crystal Cove State Park – Education Commons5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CAOpen in Google Maps ↗
Ages
Suggested Age: Adults and youth ages 5 +
Cost
Hike fee not stated; parking $15 Day Use fee per vehicle at Los Trancos lot (free with State Parks annual pass)
Organizer
Crystal Cove Conservancy

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24 · Sat, Nov 21 · Sat, Dec 12

Crystal Cove Conservancy guided interpretive hike along Crystal Cove State Park's sandy shoreline and coastal bluffs, looking at native plants, intertidal habitats and coastal geology, with discussion of sea-level rise and the Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area. 1.2 miles at a casual pace with one climb from beach to blufftop; about 1.5 hours. Suggested for adults and youth 5+. Meets at the Education Commons; park in Los Trancos lot ($15 day-use per vehicle). Cancelled in rain.

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Nov 21 and Dec 12 dates from the Conservancy events list (same title/time/venue). Whether registration or a program fee applies is not stated.

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