Crystal Cove is a collection of exclusive neighborhoods in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach.  Crystal Cove is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway, just north of Laguna Beach.  Crystal Cove is home to many parks, beaches, residential areas and upscale shopping and dining.  The Pelican Hill Resort, Spa and Golf Course is adjacent to Crystal Cove.  The Pelican Hill Spa and Golf course were both named #1 in California by Conde Nast Traveler, 2012.  The Crystal Cove State Park in an official California State park which includes 3.2 miles of coastline, 400 acres of bluffs, 2,400 acres of canyons, 18 miles of trails and a 1,400 acre Marine Park.  In addition, the Crystal Cove State Park is home to the Crystal Cove Historical District with its 48 cottages built in the 1920’s and 1930’s.  This is the one of the best examples of the historical Southern California coastal developments. 

Crystal Cove is situated on the high bluffs about Crystal Cove State Park, giving it commanding views of the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor, Newport Bay, Catalina Island, City Night Lights and colorful evening sunsets. On clear days views can stretch from Laguna Beach to Palos Verde.  Among the many distinctive neighborhoods to choose from in Crystal Cove are: Nautilus, Oceana, and Sea Point. All neighborhoods within Crystal Cove are guard gated.  There are non-gated neighborhoods available in the greater Newport Coast area.  The neighboring community of Pelican Hill also has several neighborhoods including: Pelican Crest, Pelican Point and Pelican Ridge Estates. The real estate professionals of The Franco Team are thrilled to work with you as you explore each neighborhood and help you find the best match for you, in the Crystal Cove and Newport Coast real estate markets. Residents of the Crystal Cove neighborhoods invited to join in all the resort style recreational activities at the Canyon Club Recreational Center.  The Canyon Club also acts as a social hub for Crystal Cove.  Many neighborhoods within Crystal Cove are within walking distance of the Crystal Cove Promenade, which has many upscale shopping and dining options.  Homes prices in Crystal Cove range from 350,000 dollars for a small condo to 5 million dollars plus for a custom built, ocean view estate. 

Students in Crystal Cove attend schools in the Laguna Beach Unified School District.  This is a highly distinguished school district with two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.  The elementary schools are Top of the World Elementary and El Morro Elementary, the middle school is Thurston Middle School, and the high school is Laguna Beach High School.  Thurston Middle School has been named a “Model Campus” school, among all California state public schools; this is a very honorable distinction. Laguna Beach High School has the lowest enrollment of any high school in Orange County. In addition, to these public schools, there are many private schools in this area including Anneliese Schools, Grace Classical Academy, St. Anne School, St. Catherine of Siena Parish and the Montessori School of Laguna Beach.