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Beach Christmas Tree at Crystal Cove

Dana Point Tide Pools

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Pelican Point and Treasure Cove at Crystal Cove State Park

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Reef Point at Crystal Cove State Park

Moro Beach at Crystal Cove State Park

Newport Dunes Christmas Lights in Newport Beach (2024)

Candlelight Walk & Holiday Lights at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest

Strands Beach and Strands Vista Park in Dana Point: Walk the Loop or Play in the Sand

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Make-Ahead Winter Chili

Christmas Train at Irvine Park Railroad (2024)

Montane Botanic Garden and Children's Outdoor Discovery Center

Halloween Candy House

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Our First Fairy House (Nature Craft)

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Apple Pie and Fall Colors in Oak Glen

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Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park in Newport Beach

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Back Bay Science Center Community Days in Newport Beach

Newport Beach Civic Center and Park (also known as White Bunny Park)

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Cheat Sheet to Park and Beach Passes for OC Families

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Centennial Farm at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Displays Sonoran Desert Life

Beaches near Laguna Beach Montage Resort

North Star Beach in Newport Beach Back Bay

The Best Playgrounds for Older Kids Aren't Playgrounds at All

Noguchi Gardens (California Scenario) in Costa Mesa

California Botanic Garden in Claremont: Wonderland of Spring Flowers

Caspers Wilderness Park Playground for Families