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Snorkel · 1.5 hrs

Crystal Cove Snorkel Tour

Snorkel

Guided snorkel inside the Crystal Cove underwater state park at Reef Point. Leopard sharks, garibaldi and kelp.

11:00 AM

Next boat

1.5 hrs

Trip

$40

From

Departures · Newport Harbor and Dana Point

LIVE CLOCK

Dock wisdom

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Crystal Cove itself has no marina - launches are beach access from Reef Point or Pelican Point.

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The underwater marine preserve means no fishing - snorkel and dive only in the protected waters.

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Newport Harbor and Dana Point are the nearest marinas - both are 15 to 20 minutes away.

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Water clarity is best on calm mornings in summer before wind builds in the afternoon.

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Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.

At Crystal Cove State Park, the sun sets at 8:06 PM today — about 14h 23m of daylight. Sunrise was 5:44 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Crystal Cove State Park update at the top of the conditions page.