Where to Play When It's Hot Out

Turtle Rock Nature Center and Community Park

Tustin Sports Park for Play Days Under the Shade Cover

Mission Bell Park in San Juan Capistrano

Bonita Park in San Juan Capistrano

Brio Park and Splash Pad in La Habra

Cedar Grove Park in Tustin: Under the Troll Bridge and Through the Woods

Picnic Beach in Laguna Beach for Sandcastle Building and Dolphin Spotting

Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center Pool for Splash and Play

Splashy Play at Irvine Spectrum

Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach: A Tidal Treasure

Village Green Park in Laguna Beach

Heritage Park in Tustin

Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor

Visit the Ocean Institute in Dana Point for Learning About Local Nautical History and Marine Animals

Channel Place Park in Newport Beach

Pitcher Park in Orange

Crystal Cove State Park: Tidepooling at a Natural Playground

Some Like It Hot, But Not Me: Tips for Keeping Your Cool

Quiet Trestles Beach

Descanso Park: Walk the Creek and Watch the Trains

Huntington Beach Parks: Where To Find the Best