Rainy day play ideas for Orange County with kids aren't usually necessary. It hardly ever rains. When it does rain, we usually just stay indoors … Continue reading
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39 Stay-at-Home Kids Activities for Parents Who Need a Break
My list of stay-at-home kids activities for parents who need a break is in response to all the blog posts and articles out there that push the … Continue reading
How to Buy a California State Parks Annual Pass
The California State Parks celebrated their 150th year. Buying a pass is a great way to support our state park system or give someone the … Continue reading
Play Trips and Park Tips
Portola Park in Lake Forest
Portola Park in Lake Forest opened in 2020 with a pickleball court, sand volleyball court, dog park, a few fitness stations, and playground.
San Onofre Beach Trail 4
San Onofre Beach Trail 4 is one of six trails leading down to the beach from the bluffs at San Onofre State Beach. Dogs are allowed on Trail 1 and Trail 6 (but not in between). This isn’t the first time I’ve written about this California State Park. You can find my post on San […]
StoryWalk and Mesa Trail at O’Neill Regional Park
The StoryWalk and Mesa Trail area of O’Neill Regional Park is quite a ways from the entrance of the park which is off Live Oak Canyon Road. You would normally enter O’Neill Park from Trabuco Canyon, but you actually approach O’Neill from Rancho Santa Margarita to get to this part of the park. Directions to […]
Dana Point Bluff Top Trail
The Dana Point Bluff Top Trail above Dana Point Harbor is less of a hike and more of a place to stroll. It takes less than 10 minutes to leisurely make it from one end to the other along the bluff between the streets of Violet Lantern and Amber Lantern in Dana Point. Location of […]
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – PCH Entrance
I posted about Bolsa Chica Wetlands at the start of my blogging career circa 2008. I’d been wanting to explore more of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve ever since I read this post about it on a blog in 2009. Back then we visited the interpretive center and took a hike to the heron nesting ground. My son was […]
Family Guide to Crystal Cove Historic District via Los Trancos
This is a family guide to the Crystal Cove Historic District via Los Trancos – the closest large parking lot to this location. The Crystal Cove Historic District & Cottages at Newport Coast are what most people associate with this state park. It’s popular for its cottages which are available for rental through ReserveCalifornia.com, the Beachcomber […]
Sidewalk Hiking
I could just as easily title this Sidewalk Hiking post: “Sidewalk Skipping” or “Urban Walks.” The point is that walking around your neighborhood counts as a hike. No matter what anyone else says! It counts. This is part of my Hummingbird Parenting blog series. When I introduced Hummingbird Parenting, I talked about a playground parenting style that […]
Corona Del Mar Beach: Haven for Sunsets and Circle Walks
Corona Del Mar Beach offers three beach areas for families. Walk the loop from Ocean Blvd down to the beach and back up for views & exercise.