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  • 7+ Beach Playgrounds Right in the Sand
  • 6 Best Toddler Beaches with No Waves
  • The Stick Game
  • 2025 Best Beach Restaurants in Orange County (Family Friendly)
  • Beach, Baby!
  • Laguna Main Beach Park Playground: Learn Your Ocean Lessons at the Lifeguard Tower
  • Top 12 Whale Watching Parks and Beaches for Orange County
  • San Onofre Beach Trail 4
  • 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
  • Strands Beach and Strands Vista Park in Dana Point: Walk the Loop or Play in the Sand
  • Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park in Newport Beach
  • 5 Reasons Why You Should Relish (Rather Than Dread) Summer With Your Kids
  • Beach Trips: What To Bring To The Beach and How One Parent Can Carry It All
  • Beaches near Laguna Beach Montage Resort
  • North Star Beach in Newport Beach Back Bay
  • Heisler Park in Laguna Beach
  • Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor
  • Linda Lane Beach in San Clemente: A Little Slice of Swim Between Surfers
  • Picnic Beach in Laguna Beach for Sandcastle Building and Dolphin Spotting
  • Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach: A Tidal Treasure
  • Bolsa Chica State Beach Bike Path
  • San Clemente Pier for a Family Stroll
  • Quiet Trestles Beach
  • Make Playing Outside a Habit in 30 Days
  • Outdoor Play Activities for California "Cold" Weather
  • Tidepooling in the Rain
  • Campfire Tales: Changing My Mind
  • Road Trip: Abalone Cove Shoreline Park in Rancho Palos Verdes
  • Embrace Blustery Days
  • Slow Down for Simple Pleasures
  • Why I Let Bugs Crawl on My Kids
  • Watch More Sunsets: Eleven Down and Thankfully 354 More to Go
  • Beach Berm Play for California Winters
  • ocean love
  • Beach Lovers: The Next Generation
  • Playing at the Beach: Ode to the Biggest Sandbox
  • Playful Pelican
  • Would You Play at This Playground?

"The Park Lady"

My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. When I used to search online for family-friendly activities, nothing quite fit my playful outdoor interests or tight budget.

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Seasonal

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