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 Turqueza and park … [Read more...]
Orange County Train Trips for Locals
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 distance … [Read more...]
San Clemente Beach Trail and North Beach Playground: It Doesn’t Get Better Than This
North Beach in San Clemente meets all the requirements of requests from my site's page on Facebook. It's so much fun for me to have all of you help me build the site with info you actually WANT! Every time I go to North Beach, I have the it-just-doesn't-get-better-than-this feeling (except when it's crowded). Although this post should fit all the requests from readers, I … [Read more...]
Canyon View Park at Sea Summit in San Clemente
Canyon View Park at Sea Summit in San Clemente is a compact 2-5 year old playground right below the Outlets at San Clemente. You can access the nearby Sea Summit Trail directly from the park. It's the perfect location to use as a home base if you make a loop of the trail. Directions to Canyon View Park at Sea Summit in San Clemente: Exit I-405 at Avenida Vista … [Read more...]
Pico Park in San Clemente
Pico Park in San Clemente is right below the Outlets at San Clemente. It's a compact little park with some challenging climbers, a basketball court, picnic area and restrooms right nearby. But the best part is that it's a gateway to the "nature" nearby because you and your kids can access the Sea Summit Trail from the back of the park. It's a great outdoor space for family … [Read more...]