Crystal Cove State Beach

60 min / 90 min / 2 hours / 3 hours

Los Angeles, California | USA

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Los Angeles, California| USA

60 min / 90 min/ 2 Hours

Session Length Options: 

Crystal Cove State Beach offers dramatic coastal landscapes with pristine sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and historic beachfront cottages that capture classic California coastal charm. The beach features tide pools teeming with marine life, rocky outcroppings perfect for dramatic wave action shots, and expansive stretches of golden sand backed by towering bluffs covered in coastal sage scrub.
The restored 1930s-era beach cottages provide vintage architectural elements with weathered wood siding, colorful shutters, and palm-thatched details that transport viewers to old California. The Beachcomber area offers unique perspectives with its beachfront restaurant, wooden walkways, and the dynamic contrast between crashing waves and the protected cove where the water turns brilliant turquoise on sunny days.
For variety, the coastal trails along the bluffs provide elevated vantage points for sweeping ocean views and sunset photography, while the underwater park area offers crystal-clear waters ideal for underwater shots during calm conditions. The beach transitions from wide sandy stretches to intimate rocky coves, with natural arches and sea caves accessible during low tide. Morning light illuminates the cliff faces in warm golden tones, while evening brings spectacular sunsets with Catalina Island silhouetted on the horizon, making this one of Orange County's most photogenic coastal locations.

Photos: Andrew in Los Angeles, California