Newport Beach/Corona Del Mar

Grant Howald Park in Newport Beach is near PCH in Corona del Mar and in walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. Upgraded 2021.

Moro Beach at Crystal Cove State Park is also called El Moro – located at the north end of Laguna Beach and south of Newport Beach.

Crystal Cove State Park offers space for tidepooling, beach trips, nature rambles, and whale watching from the shore in Newport Beach.

Bob Henry Park in Newport Beach is more of a this-is-where-we-play-while-older-sibling-plays-baseball-or-softball kind of park.  In other words, it’s not a destination playground. However, its location makes it the perfect playground …

The beach Christmas tree at Crystal Cove State Park does not disappoint. I’d seen photos from photographer friends and heard about this Christmas tree at the beach, but never visited …

Eastbluff Park in Newport Beach is a nice little neighborhood playground near a baseball diamond. How to Get to Eastbluff Park in Newport Beach: On Newport Beach side of the …

The Newport Dunes Christmas lights in Newport Beach might be the most under-appreciated holiday light display around. My husband and I were in the area and wanted to check it …

Irvine Terrace Park in Newport Beach is tucked into a neighborhood along a busy section of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) near MacArthur Boulevard. This park is surprisingly serene. Views of …

Arroyo Park in Newport Beach is the second “Arroyo” Park on this blog. The other one is in Yorba Linda. San Juan Capistrano has one by the same name, but …

Here are 5 of the best toddler beaches with no waves in OC — because sometimes you want it to be extra mellow for your toddler!