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

Irvine Terrace Park in Newport Beach is on the edge of Corona del Mar and near Balboa Island.

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!

Spyglass Hill Park in Newport Beach has a small playground and a great grassy hill for rolling! Visit at sunset for golden hour photos.

Spyglass Reservoir Park in Newport Beach is near Spyglass Hill Park. A cute neighborhood playground with slides, swings, and a teeter-totter.

Coastal Peak Park in Newport Beach is off Newport Coast Drive. It’s a small neighborhood park with views and covered picnic area.

Cliff Drive Park in Newport Beach is a fun little ocean-themed playground right off Mariner’s Mile. Enjoy picnic views of Newport Harbor.

Marina Park in Newport Beach on the Balboa Peninsula is bayside with harbor views and a nautical lighthouse theme. Near the Balboa Fun Zone.

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

Citrus Ranch Park in Tustin is right off Jamboree Road and offers views from its vista point plus a fun playground for the little ones.