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
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
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...]
San Clemente Aquatics Center and Vista Hermosa Sports Park
The San Clemente Aquatics Center and Vista Hermosa Sports Park helped us beat the heat. I thought the sports park was going to be near Interstate 5, but it's actually off the freeway and up the hill towards the Talega development. You know the translation for Vista Hermosa, right? Beautiful view. Directions to Vista Hermosa Sports Park and San Clemente Aquatics … [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 … [Read more...]