Crystal Cove State Park

If you and your date love outdoor adventures, Crystal Cove State Park not only provides amazing hiking trails for a good workout but breathtaking views of the ocean from Laguna Beach up the coast.

Go north a block to Newport coast to save the 15.00 in parking , take newport coast to Ridge Park ,go right to the top; the hike from up top is just as beautiful as from the bottom

Lots of history, restored cottages & small gardens . A great way to break the hike in the area. Great restaurants too!

Stunning State Park ! Beautiful campground with views of the ocean, pristine / stunning beach , a beautiful hiking trail with tons of options, and right by Laguna Beach! You cannot go wrong here.

Nice state park with two different areas to explore -great hiking in the canyons and hills or a leisurely stroll on the coast. Either way not much shade. Parking fee is good at any location all day

One of the best hiking locations in Orange County ! Hikers and mountain bikers can enjoy hillside and canyon trails with breathtaking views North and South of Pacific Coast Highway!

Ask the park ranger for a hourly pass if you plan to stay for less than 3 hrs - the rangers are very helpful and accommodating when there isn't too much traffic in/out of the park .

Took an easy hike . Breathe taking views . Well kept lands...S/O to the State for keeping the land. 15 for parking all day. Out of 5 stars 4.3. Pack a lunch or extra snacks ...

Beautiful coastline with nice trails , beaches , and views .

Now with the $5 and $10 parking option for one and two hours respectively. Anything longer is the usual $15

Crystal Cove State Park Laguna Beach at 19 minutes drive to the southeast of Lake Forest CA dentist Pankaj R. Narkhede, DDS, MDS

Park at the shopping plaza off crystal heights dr and walk to the beach to avoid paying 15 dollars for parking haha!

One of the most beautiful running spots anywhere along cascading oceanside cliffs. One lap on the trail end-to-end and back is 5 miles.

I love crystal cove!! It is a nice get away from everything

Walk down to the beach and enjoy the sunset

Great place for lunch or dinner , food is exceptional.

Great clean showers , big spaces amazing view

A ludicrously beautiful place to run or hike .

New tip just found out that the park passes are going up on price May 1st to 195. 00 Run don't walk get your pass now online or at your local state park !

Like the hourly rate when you just want to se the sunset .

Come right before sunset don't pay for parking and enjoy

Parking $15 for the day or $5 for an hour

Beautiful place, walk the beach , then walk the bike paths and trails . Amazing!

I was skeptical about paying $15 but it's definitely worth it. Even if you're just spending a couple hours here.

THE most perfect beach day!

Sunset rate parking is $5

Beautiful day for the beach . Nice paved walkways.

$15.00 to park for the day or to enter the park .

Beautiful ocean view !

A beach walk and then a bite and bevvie at Beachcomber

great for sunsets

Nice clean beach .

If you validate at the beachcomber or bootlegger bar , you get free parking

Buy a park pass / 365 days to use it 120.00 go to every beach (not accepted at Corona Del Mar )

Avoid the lobster graveyard near the right side tide pools !

beautiful place to run on either the path or the beach !!

Check out the FREE monthly events , such as tide pool tours . This was Cheap Date Idea #44 on my blog. Read more

Trails are closed one day after heavy rains.

Parking can be a little much

Free parking with receipt from Beachcomber

The walk along the beach to Pelican Reef is so worth it!

I was there yesterday! Beautiful day and so hot!

$15 to park

This doesn't suck.