Playtime need not be limited to the playground. The day we took a leisurely family stroll on the San Clemente Pier was a perfect reminder. Location: Head towards San Clemente and exit I-5 at Avenida Palizada. Turn south onto El Camino Real (the main street that parallels the freeway). Turn right onto Avenida del Mar and follow it all the way down to just before the … [Read more...]
Marblehead Park in San Clemente
Marblehead Park in San Clemente is right near Marblehead Elementary off Avenida Vista Hermosa. I've passed by it many times and always wanted to stop. The peek-a-boo views of the ocean were just as great as I expected. Location: Exit I-5 at Avenida Vista Hermosa and head inland. The park is 4 streets up the hill on your right. Turn right on Via … [Read more...]
Red Barn Park (Tierra Grande Park) in San Clemente
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 surrounded by … [Read more...]
San Clemente Pirate Park for Yer Little Maties! (Forster Ranch Community Park)
San Clemente Pirate Park best describes Forster Ranch Community Park because of its deserted isle feel and pirate theme. There are palm trees, alligators and pirate ships. The safari Jeep is another favorite play piece. Directions to San Clemente Pirate Park: Exit I-5 at Avenida Vista Hermosa OR Camino de Estrella. The park is on Camino Vera Cruz between Camino de Los … [Read more...]
Courtney’s SandCastle Universal Playground & Sensory Garden in San Clemente
Courtney's SandCastle Universal Playground in San Clemente is part of the Vista Hermosa Aquatics Center and Sports Park. It's a beautiful play space where children of all abilities can play together. It was built in two phases as the fundraising efforts of Courtney's Sandcastle Foundation made each phase possible. Phase I was the playground and Phase II brought in the sensory … [Read more...]