Play Ideas

My cheat sheet to 2024 park and beach passes for OC families will help you figure out how to choose the best parking options for your family.

Here’s what to tell your family when they ask what to get your kids for the holidays. Keep it simple, meaningful, and outdoorsy.

Centennial Farm at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa is an educational introduction to growing edibles and learning about farm animals.

Explore the beaches near the Montage Laguna Beach resort and enjoy the incredible views of the Pacific from Treasure Island Park.

North Star Beach in Newport Beach is a public beach for launching kayaks and paddleboards (SUPs) in the Back Bay near Newport Aquatic Center.

A list of petting zoos and animal playgrounds in Orange County for fun places to bring your animal loving children.

There are 58 public libraries in Orange County, CA with so many FREE resources for families, including the CA State Parks Library Pass.

The 6 free trolleys in Orange County are in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, & Newport Beach.

Best family friendly beach restaurants in Orange County includes San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach & Huntington Beach.

Beach playgrounds in Orange County list on our coast from Seal Beach in north to San Clemente in south. 10 places for kids beach play.