Nature Outings

Shipley Nature Center and Blackbird Pond in Huntington Beach

Aliso Beach Park in Laguna Beach

Muth Interpretive Center and Upper Newport Bay for Families

15+ Stroller-Friendly Walks around Lakes in OC

7+ Places to See Redwoods in Orange County

Hidden Playground and Nature Hike at Laguna Niguel Regional Park

3 Spots for OC Beach and Ocean Sunsets

How Far Around? Top Tools to Figure Walking Distances or Map Runs

El Toro Park in Lake Forest: Tidepools Without the Tide

10 Ways to Find New Places to Play

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

Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park in Newport Beach

Seal Beach Pier and Playground

San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine: Wildlife Spotting in the Wetlands

Our Nature Play Club Is For The Birds

Brio Park and Splash Pad in La Habra

Splashy Play at Irvine Spectrum

So a pig and an iguana walk into a park

Heritage Park above Dana Point Harbor

Creekside Park in Dana Point

Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point

Dana Crest Park in Dana Point

Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine | Hicks Canyon Trail

Heritage Park in Tustin

Tustin Sports Park for Play Days Under the Shade Cover

Pioneer Road Park in Tustin

18 Summer Activities Lists for Family Fun in Orange County

Things to Do Near Mess Hall Market in Tustin

Southern California Aquarium Trips & Touch Tanks

Stanton Central Park and Splash Pad

Chapparosa Park in Laguna Niguel

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

Southern California Parks

Crystal Cove Nature Ramble

Crystal Cove State Park: Tidepooling at a Natural Playground

2 Kid-Friendly San Diego Beaches with Playgrounds

Birch Aquarium at Scripps for Seahorses and Leopard Sharks

Back Bay Science Center Community Days in Newport Beach

Marina Park in Newport Beach on the Balboa Peninsula

6 Best Toddler Beaches with No Waves

Seabridge Park and Beach in Huntington Harbour

North Star Beach in Newport Beach Back Bay