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Review:
Crystal Cove State Park is located in Newport Beach, between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway, north of Laguna Beach.
The park includes three miles of magnificent sandy beach in a lovely cove, coastal cliffs, chaparral canyons inland, quaint beach houses that are part of the Crystal Cove Historic District, and the Marine Conservation Area.
The protected area covers coastal bluffs, the underwater park and inland canyons. The beach is popular with scuba and skin divers, surfers and swimmers. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer season and patrol the beach the rest of the year. The beach is wonderful for long walks and exploring fascinating tidal pools.
Horseback riders also enjoy the beach packed sand, and hikers can explore one of 17 trails through the undeveloped woody areas.
8471 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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