Nature Outings

Strands Beach and Strands Vista Park in Dana Point: Walk the Loop or Play in the Sand

37+ Sand Free Parks in Orange County

Dana Crest Park in Dana Point

Thunderbird Park in Dana Point

Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point

Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary and Birdwatching

Muth Interpretive Center and Upper Newport Bay for Families

5 Reasons Why You Should Relish (Rather Than Dread) Summer With Your Kids

7+ Beach Playgrounds Right in the Sand

Newport Elementary Shared Beach Playground

Splash Parks and Water Play in Orange County

36 Favorite Picnic Spots in OC

Build Your Own Nature Play Club Snail by Snail

The Best Playgrounds for Older Kids Aren't Playgrounds at All

Los Rios Park in San Juan Capistrano

How to Choose Your Ocean Adventure at Catalina Island

5 Simple Nature Things to Do in Spring

How to Visit Catalina Island: A Brief Tutorial on the Basics

Rush Park Near Los Alamitos (Rossmoor)

Bonito Canyon Park in San Clemente

Huntington State Beach for Families: A Relaxing Slice of Sand Off Brookhurst

Huntington Beach Playground Near Pier (All Inclusive)

Discounts on OCParks.com and California State Parks Passes

Ultimate Guide to City Recreation Programs and Calendars in OC

Orange County Free Summer Movies 2022

Best Aliso Viejo Parks and Playgrounds

Springdale Park in Aliso Viejo: Sharpen Your Spider Skills on Giant Webs

Aliso Viejo Community Park

Bluebird Park in Laguna Beach

Creekside Park in Dana Point

Heritage Park above Dana Point Harbor

Aliso Beach Park in Laguna Beach

A Good Day for Ducks: Pintails and Buffleheads

Mason Regional Park in Irvine

Clark Regional Park in Buena Park

9 Things to Do When It's Too Hot in OC

Central Park in Huntington Beach for Kids and Families

How We Squeezed Time Outdoors Into The First Week Back at School

Nature Scene Investigators (NSI): On A Not-So-Secret Mission to Get Families Outdoors

National Wildlife Week Kick-Off

Pines Park Above Capistrano Beach

Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point: Harbor Lights and Sunset Barbecues