Play Ideas

List of parks with “Mommy and Me” baby swings or what I call “Swing with Me” swings for Orange County, CA. Swing face-to-face with your baby.

Moro Beach at Crystal Cove State Park is also called El Moro – located at the north end of Laguna Beach and south of Newport Beach.

Bring your family to Pelican Point and Treasure Cove at Crystal Cove State Park to explore the north side of the park on the beach.

A family guide to the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District via the Los Trancos parking lot. Ways to get to the beach on foot and by car.

Reef Point at Crystal Cove State Park is one of four entrances that provide beach access to this state park. Find out family activities!

My cheat sheet to park and beach passes for OC families will help you figure out how to choose the best parking options for your family.

Guide to wildflowers and the kid-friendly spots to see them during SoCal spring. California wildflower guide for identification + safety tips.

California Botanic Garden (formerly Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens) in Claremont offers acres of lovely grounds for connecting to nature.

Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor has no waves and a view of The Ocean Institute. It’s the best beach in South Orange County for toddlers.

It’s natural for me to #OptOutside during Thanksgiving. I’m not much of a shopper and I’m online so much of my week that I crave the time outdoors. I came …