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Nature Outings

  • Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center Pool for Splash and Play
  • Mile Square Park Nature Area
  • Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach: A Tidal Treasure
  • 3 Ways to Make Your Investment in California State Parks More Affordable
  • Bolsa Chica State Beach Bike Path
  • Bosque Playground at Great Park Trails in Irvine
  • Village Green Park in Laguna Beach
  • Quail Hill Loop Trail in Irvine
  • Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach: A Tidal Treasure
  • Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor
  • Visit the Ocean Institute in Dana Point for Learning About Local Nautical History and Marine Animals
  • Aliso and Wood Canyons Wildflower Hike in Aliso Viejo
  • Channel Place Park in Newport Beach
  • Dana Point Bluff Top Trail
  • Wildlife Spotting and Identification Tips
  • Aldrich Park Exploration at UC Irvine
  • Crescent Bay Beach in Laguna Beach: A Mom's Perspective
  • How to Spot Dolphins from Shore or at Sea
  • Road Trip: Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Carpinteria State Beach
  • Orange County Free Summer Concerts
  • Pitcher Park in Orange
  • San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas
  • Sidewalk Hiking
  • Mission Viejo Fairy Village for the Holiday Season 2019
  • Laguna Niguel Lake Walk
  • Some Like It Hot, But Not Me: Tips for Keeping Your Cool
  • Hidden Playground and Nature Hike at Laguna Niguel Regional Park
  • Sessions West Coast Deli for Beach Picnics on the Newport Peninsula
  • 3 Parks for Picnics Near Stonefire Grill in Irvine
  • Bring Miguel's Jr Dinner to the Park
  • Mendocino Farms + Nearby Parks = Yummy Family Picnics
  • Celebrate Family Events Outdoors
  • Dave and His Kite Connection on the Huntington Beach Pier
  • Simple Play: The Wave Game
  • Keep Our Parks Buzzing (Guest Post by The Little Humbugs)
  • Everything Is Magical When The Little Humbugs Are Your Friends
  • 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
  • National Park Peek: Yellowstone Birds

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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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