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CONTACT INFORMATION

Jayme Landrau *
State Park Peace Officer, Crystal Cove State Park - Orange Coast District
949-494-3539 phone 1
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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WEBSITE:
Park Website
State Park Website

Keywords: Beachfront; Coastal; Parking - Flat Surface Parking; Rooftop Access / View; Staircases - Interior Staircases; Wilderness

Site Condition: NO FILMING allowed in and around the Crystal Cove Historic District where overnight accommodation of rental cottages is offered year round. A still photography crew of less than 10 people will be allowed for portrait photography ONLY in the historic cottage area. Hand held equipment only - no vehicle access. Zip Codes: Corona del Mar / Newport Beach 92625 - Newport Coast 92657 - Laguna Beach 92651.

General Notes: updated 1.14.25 bd / 4.18.25 bd updated by: [Landrau, Jayme] 5/5/2025 9:12:30 AM

Usage Restriction: EXTERIOR FILMING ONLY is allowed at the “Beaches” and Cultural Center cottages, but only under limited circumstances and with certain restrictions, and only if they’re not being used for “special events”. Some film and / or still photo activities may require a park monitor in other areas of the 2400 acre parkland. Contact the park for details. Sea caves.

Filmography: Beaches; Bikini Destination; Dark Horizon; A Few Good Men; Ocean Tribe; One Candle One Man; Presence

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, ORANGE COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 5/4/2025

Location Details

Crystal Cove State Park (SP)

United States / Newport Beach, California
Location ID: #7199

***Pelican Point Overlook - No Vehicle access - All Equipment Must Be Hand Carried***

Crystal Cove State Park’s rolling surf, wide sandy beaches, tidepools, gently sloping hills, and deeply wooded canyons and ridges provide a delightful contrast to its urban surroundings. Located off busy Pacific Coast Highway between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove is one of Orange County’s largest remaining examples of open space and natural seashore.

The park’s Mediterranean climate is characterized by moist, foggy summer mornings, with the fog burning off by midmorning to bring warm, sunny days and cool evenings. Crystal Cove State Park has 3.2 miles of beach and 2,400 acres of backcountry wilderness, which is popular for outdoor enthusiasts. The offshore waters are designated as an underwater park. Crystal Cove is used by mountain bikers inland and scuba and skin divers underwater. The beach is popular with swimmers and surfers. Visitors can explore tidepools and sandy coves. Crystal Cove offers sand and surf, rocky reefs, ridges and canyons - plus recreational opportunities - that appeal to everybody. >>>>
This State park is rich with coastline coves and sandy beaches and hills. It also provides picnic facilities.
Beach with bluff/cliff, sandy beaches, rock outcroppings, cove, campgrounds, trails and rolling hills. Parking lot with over 100 spaces across PCH from park entrance.

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