Crystal Cove park to host walking tours at free event

Crystal Cove State Park will celebrate the dedication of its newly renovated historic district visitor centers and educational exhibits with an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The free event hosted by the Crystal Cove Alliance will include guided walking tours and a plein air painting demonstration. Visitors can also explore the park’s tide pools, picnic areas and whale watching from the cultural center patio deck. Free parking will be available at the Los Trancos parking lot.

For more information, call the park office at (949) 494-3539.

— Brianna Bailey