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Crystal Cove
Crystal Cove Beach
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About
Crystal Cove Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 132th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 644.7 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Crystal Cove settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Crystal Cove Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Balboa beach, which has a rating of 8.6.
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Beach overall scores
Crystal Cove Beach (California) is located outside the Crystal Cove settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Crystal Cove Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"Crystal Cove is an amazing beach. Just be ready for a bit of hiking since you'll need to navigate some ups and downs to reach the beach in most areas. The beach is encompassed by natural cliffs and there are also rock formations within the ocean, providing truly inspiring views."
1Bookworm
"Crystal Cove is one of my favorite beaches in Orange County, ranking in my top three. It is conveniently located on PCH, offering a picturesque drive along the stunning California coast. Parking is available across the street, providing two options for beach access. The first option is a pleasant 8-10 minute walk, which the kids particularly enjoy due to the tunnel adorned w..."
Jenelle Smith
User reviews
"Crystal Cove is an amazing beach. Just be ready for a bit of hiking since you'll need to navigate some ups and downs to reach the beach in most areas. The beach is encompassed by natural cliffs and there are also rock formations within the ocean, providing truly inspiring views."
1Bookworm
"Crystal Cove is one of my favorite beaches in Orange County, ranking in my top three. It is conveniently located on PCH, offering a picturesque drive along the stunning California coast. Parking is available across the street, providing two options for beach access. The first option is a pleasant 8-10 minute walk, which the kids particularly enjoy due to the tunnel adorned w..."
Jenelle Smith
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Pelican Grill• 13 min walk
- The Beachcomber at C...• 14 min walk
- Crystal Cove Shake S...• 15 min walk
- Coliseum Pool & Gril...• 15 min walk
Transport
- JNP• 3.9km
- Newport Transportati...• 4.3km
- Tustin• 14.9km
Localities
- Crystal Cove• 930m
- Sacramento• 644.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Crystal Cove Beach?
The coastline of Crystal Cove Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Crystal Cove Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Crystal Cove Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Crystal Cove Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
The waves in the Crystal Cove Beach are usually strong.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Crystal Cove Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Crystal Cove Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Crystal Cove Beach?
The bar is located right on the Crystal Cove Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pelican Grill is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Crystal Cove Beach?
There are 395 places to stay in the Crystal Cove Beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Crystal Cove Beach from parking?
The Crystal Cove Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
What is the best time of the year to visit Crystal Cove Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Crystal Cove Beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 16°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Crystal Cove Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Crystal Cove Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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