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California State Parks

  • Discounts on OCParks.com and California State Parks Passes
  • 7 Best State Parks in Orange County for Kids & Families
  • Corona Del Mar State Beach for Families
  • How to Buy a California State Parks Annual Pass
  • San Onofre Beach Trail 4
  • Pelican Point and Treasure Cove at Crystal Cove State Park
  • Family Guide to Crystal Cove Historic District via Los Trancos
  • Reef Point at Crystal Cove State Park
  • Moro Beach at Crystal Cove State Park
  • Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center in Brea
  • Cheat Sheet to Park and Beach Passes for OC Families
  • Crystal Cove Nature Ramble
  • Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach: A Tidal Treasure
  • 3 Ways to Make Your Investment in California State Parks More Affordable
  • Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach: A Tidal Treasure
  • Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor
  • Road Trip: Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Carpinteria State Beach
  • Crystal Cove State Park: Tidepooling at a Natural Playground
  • Visit Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park for a Family Camping Adventure
  • Top 3 OC Gifts for Play
  • Do You Have Your California State Parks Pass?
  • California State Parks Annual Pass
  • Quiet Trestles Beach
  • Trip Report: Family Nature Summits at Asilomar 2014
  • Point Lobos State Natural Preserve in Monterey

"The Park Lady"

My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. When I used to search online for family-friendly activities, nothing quite fit my playful outdoor interests or tight budget.

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