Crystal Cove State Park is a stunning coastal state park in Newport Beach, encompassing both a historic beach district and backcountry trails along the Pacific Ocean. The park offers accessibility features including designated disabled person parking spaces at all parking lots, with five dedicated accessible spaces in the Historic District. Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge for persons with disabilities on a first-come, first-served basis at both the Historic District and Lower Moro areas. A wheelchair-lift-equipped shuttle operates between the Los Trancos parking lot and the Beachcomber Café loading/unloading area, and persons with disabilities may ride free of charge. Restrooms are located adjacent to all parking lots throughout the park.
The Historic District and Lower Moro beach areas are designated as accessible sections of the park. The shuttle drops visitors at a loading/unloading area with a short walk on level ground to the Beachcomber Café. Disabled person parking spaces in the Historic District require a day-use pass available for purchase at any park entrance station. The park opens at 6am and closes at sunset, with the Historic District open until 10pm. Trails close during and after rainfall for safety.
Visitors report that the free beach wheelchairs are popular and can go quickly on busy summer weekends, so arriving early is recommended. The Lower Moro lot offers the most direct beach access via a tunnel, and the shuttle service is noted as helpful for those who have difficulty walking from the inland parking area across Pacific Coast Highway.
Loaner Mobility Aids
Wheelchair-lift-equipped shuttle between Los Trancos parking lot and Beachcomber Café loading area; persons with disabilities ride the shuttle free of charge. Free loaner beach wheelchairs available at Historic District and Lower Moro areas on a first-come, first-served basis.