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California State Parks

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  • Corona Del Mar State Beach for Families
  • Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center in Brea
  • Discounts on OCParks.com and California State Parks Passes
  • 7 Best State Parks in Orange County for Kids & 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
  • 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
  • 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. Humbly sharing playful OC outdoor places to fit your tight budget through this unofficial and free community resource filled with time-tested recommendations from parents/caregivers like you.

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