Crystal Cove Movies on the Beach — July 2026

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Crystal Cove Movies on the Beach — July 2026

Name: Crystal Cove Movies on the Beach — July 2026
Start: 2026-07-31T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-07-31T23:00:00-07:00
Location: Crystal Cove State Park, 8471 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92657

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In 6 days · Friday, July 31, 2026

7:00 PM PDT – 11:00 PM PDT

Crystal Cove State Park, 8471 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92657

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Crystal Cove State Park opens its shoreline as an open-air theater once a month through summer on one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Southern California. Bring blankets and low beach chairs. The screen goes up when the sun goes down. The ocean is the backdrop.

The films selected tie to conservation and nature themes: the park is run by the Crystal Cove Alliance, which manages the historic cottages and the coastline, and the movie nights are a fundraiser for that work. Entry is the standard state park day-use fee ($15 per vehicle).

July 31, 2026. 7pm. The park entrance is on Pacific Coast Highway between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach. Arrive before sunset to claim a spot on the sand.

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