Restore, educate and conserve—it’s the mantra for the Crystal Cove Alliance, so there was no better place to hold its 10th anniversary gala than atop a grand bluff overlooking the little slice of beachfront its members aim to preserve. Guests sipped on cocktails as they made their way to a gourmet dinner, compliments of the chefs from The Resort at Pelican Hill, Montage Laguna and The Beachcomber Café. Then partygoers danced the night away, and a few lucky guests went home with stunning gifts from a live auction that helped raise $240,000 for the nonprof’s efforts.Photography by Jim McGill