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...]
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...]