Play Ideas

Blog readers, like you, turned me on to apple picking in Oak Glen in 2010 (see post from back then). Since then, everyone has posts on apple picking!  The thing …

Best places to see airplanes in Orange County! Including aviation museums, restaurants with views of runways, and parks with planes or views.

The Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park in Newport Beach: beach playground, bike trail, the original Ruby’s on the pier, and Balboa Island ferry.

OC playgrounds with shade covers – mostly in Orange County. With recommendations on summer activities and how to keep cool on hot days.

Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine is a fun pretend play experience for kids in Orange County. Here’s everything you need to know!

A list of picnic spot favorites in Orange County, CA with options for picnics at the beach, with views of the ocean, and near lakes.

Summer activities lists for family fun in Orange County with play ideas for park days, beach days, and play at home.

Splash parks and water play locations for Orange County, CA updated every summer! Splash pads open for Summer 2024.

Newport Beach Civic Center Park (nicknamed “White Bunny Park” or plain old “Bunny Park”) is perfect paired with Newport Beach Public Library.

Spring break family activities ideas for Orange County parents who are not keen on crowds and want something less stressful.