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  • 6 Best Toddler Beaches with No Waves
  • North Star Beach in Newport Beach Back Bay
  • Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor
  • Beach Trips: What To Bring To The Beach and How One Parent Can Carry It All
  • Strands Beach and Strands Vista Park in Dana Point: Walk the Loop or Play in the Sand
  • 5 Reasons Why You Should Relish (Rather Than Dread) Summer With Your Kids
  • 7+ Beach Playgrounds Right in the Sand
  • Newport Elementary Shared Beach Playground
  • 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
  • Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park in Newport Beach
  • Beaches near Laguna Beach Montage Resort
  • Heisler Park in Laguna Beach
  • 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

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"The Park Lady"

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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