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San Onofre Beach Trail 4

by Michele Whiteaker

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 Trail 6 (but not in between). This isn't the first time I've written about this California State Park. You can find my post on San Onofre State Beach Family Hikes at Trails which gives more general information about the park and … [Read more...]

Red Barn Park (Tierra Grande Park) in San Clemente

by Michele Whiteaker

Red Barn Park San Clemente - barn playground

Tierra Grande Park in San Clemente, also known as Red Barn Park, is located in Talega which is a planned community in the foothills of San Clemente featuring "acres and acres devoted to private and public parks." Where is Talega exactly?  Take the I-5 to San Clemente, follow Avenida Vista Hermosa or Avenida Pico east. You'll find a California kid's paradise … [Read more...]

Orange County Train Trips for Locals

by Michele Whiteaker

Thanks to reader, Aimee, who requested a new list from me: "I'd love a list of fun things to do for 3-5 year olds within walking distance of train stations (that are reasonably priced, of course). Destinations could be LA, OC or San Diego."  So for Orange County train trips, I will be looking at: 3-5 year old age range (let's call them preschoolers) walking … [Read more...]

Sea Summit Trail with Stairs Near San Clemente Outlets

by Michele Whiteaker

Sea Summit Trail is the one with stairs near the San Clemente Outlets off Avenida Pico. You know? Those stairs that you drive by on Pacific Coast Highway between Capo Beach and the 7-Eleven near the Ole Hanson Beach Club and Pool. Highlights: The blufftop view will knock your socks off! It's a panoramic view from all the way south past the San Clemente Pier to the … [Read more...]

Trestles: Beach Walking for Families in a Surfer’s Paradise

by Michele Whiteaker

Trestles or Trestle Beach is a bit of a mystery, unless you're a surfer. I'm betting the surfers like to keep it that way! We enjoyed a great off-season family outing here without tromping on anyone's saltwater turf.  It's a hike down to the sand, but manageable even for little ones. Trestles is actually part of San Onofre State Beach. Huell Howser from California's … [Read more...]

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