Play Ideas

Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor has no waves and a view of The Ocean Institute. It’s the best beach in South Orange County for toddlers.

San Onofre Beach Trail 4 is one of six trails leading down to the beach from the bluffs at San Onofre State Beach. Dogs are allowed on Trail 1 and …

My list of stay-at-home kids activities for parents who need a break is in response to all the blog posts and articles out there that push the idea of how …

Each of the Richard Louv nature books I read is a gift, but his latest Our Wild Calling: How connecting with animals can transform our lives and save theirs – was …

The big headline is the HEAT. I’ve lived in the hot, humid, and buggy South before. And I have also lived right near Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita where the high …

The Bolsa Chica State Beach bike path runs past the beach, visitor center, and restaurants just past the main Huntington Beach.

Take a leisurely family stroll on the San Clemente Pier to learn about the ocean while seeing the sights and smelling the salty air.

Make-ahead twice-baked potatoes are part of my strategy to prepare family meals ahead of time to make room for extra play time!  I’m sharing some of my favorite make ahead …

Rainy day play ideas for Orange County with kids, including: rainy days indoors, outdoors, music playlists, books, and games.

To learn 10 ways to find new places to play – you first need to learn a little about your play trips guide — ME! Read why I’m the perfect …