Crystal Cove Beach Cottages — Crystal Cove State Park

Cottage Policy:  

**IMPORTANT: Cottage Rates are subject to change based on annual consumer pricing index (CPI).  Any additional amount will be collected at the Cottages at time of check-in. **

IMPORTANT RATE ALERT:  Cottage rates are subject to change based on annual consumer pricing index (CPI).   Any additional amount will be collected at the Cottages at the time of check-in.  

Alerts: Upon arrival, guests will be required to issue a credit card, for an authorization only [not a charge], serving as a security deposit for keys and flashlights. Failure to return key(s) will result in forfeiture of deposits. We charge $50 for EACH lost or not returned key. No pets are allowed, except ADA Service Animals (dogs) as recognized by ADA law. Smoking is prohibited in all cottages, violations will be charged damage fee(s) up to $250. OPEN FLAMES, are PROHIBITED in the CRYSTAL COVE HISTORIC DISTRICT, including smoking, charcoal/wood burning barbeques, campfires, candles, incense, torches and other open flames. Self-contained gas canister type BBQ"s are permitted on the beach and in approved locations on cottages exterior only. Occupancy loads will be strictly enforced. For the cottages there is a 7-night maximum per calendar year. Creating multiple user IDs to bypass the 7-night rule is not acceptable. Reservations made under individual unique multiple user IDs will not be honored. · RATES SHOWN DO NOT INCLUDE APPLICABLE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OCCUPANCY TAX. The City of Newport Beach Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax also known as a Bed Tax, is charged for all occupied cottages. Alcohol possession is strictly prohibited and monitored in all dorm-style cottages. ·The cottages are operated by a Concessionaire. Discount passes issue by California State Parks are not valid. All laws, including State Park Rules and Regulations are enforceable. For more information, please visit: CrystalCove.org. The person named on the reservation must be present and must provide valid identification at time of Check-In. Check-In time is between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Check-Out time is prior to 11:00 am. No Check-Ins will be allowed after 9:00 pm since the park gates are closed. PARKING ENTRY GATES ARE CLOSED DAILY BETWEEN 10:00 pm and 6:00 am. ALL VEHICLE ENTRY AND PARKING AS WELL AS ALL ACCESSIBILITY FOR CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION IS RESTRICTED DURING THIS TIME. Each registration includes guest parking for two (2) vehicles. Non-registered guests and visitors must vacate park property, including cottages, between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.

Courtesy Notice: Phase III Restoration

Significant construction activities are taking place in the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District. The construction process includes installing all new infrastructure and restoring the remaining cottages for public use as overnight rental cottages.

Construction activities will be most noticeable from the upper bluff cottages.  Cottages #18 & #29 and #38 and 39 are located adjacent to the construction project entrance. The cottages located in the lower hollow will not be affected.

Construction activities are limited to weekdays from 8:00AM to 4:30PM, with no work on State or National holidays. Access to park facilities will not change.

Significant construction activities are taking place in the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District. The construction process includes installing all new infrastructure and restoring the remaining cottages for public use as overnight rental cottages.

Construction activities will be most noticeable from the North Beach Cottages, as well as the upper bluff cottages.  Cottages #18, #29, #38 & #39 are located near the construction project entrance. The cottages located in the lower hollow will not be affected.

Construction activities are limited to weekdays from 8:00AM to 4:30PM, with no work on State or National holidays. Access to park facilities will not change.

The construction process may at times cause some inconvenience but we are certain that any short term inconvenience will be more than offset by the long term benefit of adding 22 additional overnight rental units all of which will be available to the general public.

For more information, please visit the ‘North Beach’ page.