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Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor

by Michele Whiteaker

Baby Beach in Dana Point

Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor is near The Ocean Institute.  Google Maps calls this area "Dana Cove Park." How to Get to Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor  I get to Dana Point Harbor from all sorts of directions (Moulton to Golden Lantern, Crown Valley Parkway to Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), I-5 to PCH).  Look at the map to see what makes the most sense … [Read more...]

Stanton Central Park and Splash Pad

by Michele Whiteaker

Stanton Central Park and Splash Pad serves as a state-of-the-art and staffed outdoor recreation area for the residents of Stanton. It is over 11 acres in size, so it has something for all ages and interests! Because the park is in such high demand, it also receives public works service every day to keep the area clean and ready for visitors. Directions to Stanton … [Read more...]

5 Best Toddler Beaches with No Waves

by Michele Whiteaker

You want to know the best toddler beaches with no waves in OC?  I'm going to provide you with my Top 3 plus two bonus beaches, but they come with a note of precaution.   Still water beaches, meaning no waves or surf, have a general propensity for water quality issues and they can also be good stingray habitat - at least along the warm sandy edges. Check Heal the … [Read more...]

San Clemente Aquatics Center and Vista Hermosa Sports Park

by Michele Whiteaker

san clemente aquatics center and vista hermosa sports park

The San Clemente Aquatics Center and Vista Hermosa Sports Park helped us beat the heat.  I thought the sports park was going to be near Interstate 5, but it's actually off the freeway and up the hill towards the Talega development. You know the translation for Vista Hermosa, right? Beautiful view. Directions to Vista Hermosa Sports Park and San Clemente Aquatics … [Read more...]

Splash Parks and Water Play in Orange County

by Michele Whiteaker

Orange County Splash Parks and Water Play Most Splash Parks and Water Playgrounds Closed for Summer 2020   Please check with official sources to see if the splash park you want to visit is open for Summer 2020. In all my research, most are closed or activities and amenities are severely limited. One of Fun Orange County Parks' regular readers asked about local "spray … [Read more...]

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