3 lots · 530 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.
Local moves
All parking is state park day-use - $15/day. No free options within the park boundaries.
Pelican Point fills first because it is closest to the cottages and cafe - El Moro is the best backup.
PCH shoulder parking is technically legal in spots but heavily ticketed - do not risk it.
If you have a California State Parks day pass, it covers Crystal Cove entry.
happy hunting
Lot locations, counts, rates and hours are real, geocoded from each address. No live space-count feed is published, so availability is estimated from typical beach crowds and today’s weather. Your location is used only in your browser to sort by distance.
Main parking at Crystal Cove State Park: Pelican Point Parking ($15/day) and El Moro Parking Area ($15/day). Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.