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Nature Outings

  • Oak Canyon Nature Center in Anaheim Hills for Kid-Friendly Hiking
  • Agua Hedionda Discovery Center in Carlsbad
  • Huell Howser Exhibit at Chapman University
  • Top 12 Whale Watching Parks and Beaches for Orange County
  • How to Buy a California State Parks Annual Pass
  • 2025 Wildflowers and Best Kid-Friendly Spots to See Them in Orange County
  • Visit the Limestone Canyon Viewing Deck to See the Sinks
  • 10 Orange County Things to Do in Spring
  • 9 Ideas for Spring Break Family Activities Away From The Crowds
  • San Onofre Beach Trail 4
  • San Onofre State Beach Family Hikes at "Trails"
  • Buena Vista Nature Center & Audubon: Over the Bridges and Through the Reeds
  • Dana Point Tide Pools
  • 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
  • Redwoods Hike in Brea for Families
  • 15+ Winter Break Play Ideas
  • 17 Outdoor-Places-to-Go Gifts for Southern California Families
  • 14+ Thanksgiving Buffet and Restaurant Dinners in Orange County for 2024
  • Orange County Train Trips for Locals
  • Comfort in Nature's Beauty
  • Montane Botanic Garden and Children's Outdoor Discovery Center
  • Oak Glen Preserve Children's Nature Trail - The Wildlands Conservancy
  • Moulton Meadows Park in Laguna Beach
  • Stuff to Build
  • Fresh Brothers Pizza Paired for Park Picnics
  • How to Make Hummingbird Food at Home
  • West Newport Park in Newport Beach
  • Balboa Peninsula Summer Trolley to Balboa Pier
  • Irvine Terrace Park in Newport Beach
  • Newport Island Park: Secluded and Simple by the Seaside
  • Trestles: Beach Walking for Families in a Surfer's Paradise
  • 2024 Wild Rivers Irvine (Family Guide)
  • San Clemente Beach Trail and North Beach Swings
  • Parks with Outdoor Handball and Racquetball Courts in Orange County
  • Newport Beach Civic Center and Park (also known as White Bunny Park)
  • Oso Creek Trail in Mission Viejo for Family Nature Walks
  • Places to Go in OC with Green Hills
  • Robber's Cave in Aliso and Wood Canyons
  • Fairy Trail at Oso Creek in Mission Viejo

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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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