Dana Point Headlands Nature Interpretive Center: Easy Hike and Ocean View
Dana Point Headlands Nature Interpretive Center opened in April 2010 with an interpretive trail and breathtaking views of the Pacific.
Crystal Cove State Park: Tidepooling at a Natural Playground
Crystal Cove State Park offers space for tidepooling, beach trips, nature rambles, and whale watching from the shore in Newport Beach.
Eastbluff Park in Newport Beach
Eastbluff Park in Newport Beach is a nice little neighborhood playground near a baseball diamond. How to Get to Eastbluff Park in Newport Beach: On Newport Beach side of the …
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 …
Irvine Terrace Park: Ride a Fast Tunnel Slide With a Window
Irvine Terrace Park in Newport Beach is tucked into a neighborhood along a busy section of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) near MacArthur Boulevard. This park is surprisingly serene. Views of …
Cedar Grove Park in Tustin: Under the Troll Bridge and Through the Woods
Cedar Grove Park in Tustin is a special place for picnics at the tables in the real cedar grove. See hummingbirds buzz around you and watch lizards skitter over the …
Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point
Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point is an awesome park for climbers. I love that the big kid equipment is safely enclosed so even little kids can wander around. There …
Mason Regional Park: Family Gatherings and Long Strolls
Mason Regional Park in Irvine is a lovely regional park with a lake and multiple playground areas. Use it as a picnic spot or a family walk.
Los Rios Park in San Juan Capistrano: Saddle Up for Fun
Los Rios Park playground in San Juan Capistrano is a great place to play in addition to its location in the very historic Los Rios neighborhood. If you’ve ever taken the train …
Turtle Rock Nature Center and Park
Visiting Turtle Rock Nature Center and playground in Irvine turned into a very enjoyable afternoon for my kids and I. I recorded the visit in my Simple Nature Adventures post, but neglected to …