Strands Beach and Strands Vista Park in Dana Point: Walk the Loop or Play in the Sand
Strands Beach and Strand Vista Park in Dana Point offer a fun outing for any activity level, but it’s especially good if you like stairs.
OC South
South OC playgrounds include the cities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point/Capo Beach, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
Candlelight Walk & Holiday Lights at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest
Go for a 2023 Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest to see holiday lights and luminaria at this historic park.
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary and Birdwatching
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary owned by Environmental Nature Center is deep inside Modjeska Canyon. Our first visit long ago was on a foggy day which suited me well because I’m always …
Orange County Train Trips for Locals
Train trips for Orange County families to San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Fullerton and more + ideas on places to go and what to do!
Mandeville Park in Laguna Hills
Mandeville Park in Laguna Hills is a playful oasis surrounded by palm trees. It’s a favorite park for walks and looking at the view.
Pavion Park in Mission Viejo
Pavion Park in Mission Viejo is a colorful universally accessible playground with flat play surfaces, spinners, and ramps for wheelchairs.
Courtney’s SandCastle Universal Playground & Sensory Garden in San Clemente
Courtney’s SandCastle Universal Playground & Sensory Garden in San Clemente provides inclusive play features in a contained setting.
Madrid Fore Park in Mission Viejo
Madrid Fore Park in Mission Viejo makes the playground area a gather place in the Madrid Fore neighborhood. New playground July 2024.
San Juan Creek Park in San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Creek Park in San Juan Capistrano is a neighborhood park with a full shade cover tucked away at the end of San Juan Creek Road. This spot is …
Trestles: Beach Walking for Families in a Surfer’s Paradise
Trestles (or Trestle Beach) is part of San Onofre State Beach popular with surfers. It’s a great location for a family walk to the beach with older kids.