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ocean views

  • Wieder Regional Park in Huntington Beach
  • Dana Point Tide Pools
  • Dana Point Headlands Nature Interpretive Center
  • Strands Beach and Strands Vista Park in Dana Point: Walk the Loop or Play in the Sand
  • Sunset Ridge Park in Newport Beach
  • Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park in Newport Beach
  • Irvine Terrace Park in Newport Beach
  • Cliff Drive Park in Newport Beach
  • Marina Park in Newport Beach on the Balboa Peninsula
  • Newport Beach Civic Center and Park (also known as White Bunny Park)
  • Sea Summit Trail with Stairs Near San Clemente Outlets
  • San Gorgonio Park in San Clemente
  • Lang Park in Laguna Beach
  • Aliso Beach Park in Laguna Beach
  • Crystal Cove Nature Ramble
  • Corona Del Mar State Beach for Families
  • San Clemente Beach Trail and North Beach Swings
  • Muth Interpretive Center and Upper Newport Bay for Families
  • Village Green Park in Laguna Beach
  • Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor
  • Alta Laguna Park in Laguna Beach
  • Laguna Main Beach Park Playground: Learn Your Ocean Lessons at the Lifeguard Tower
  • Picnic Beach in Laguna Beach for Sandcastle Building and Dolphin Spotting
  • Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point: Harbor Lights and Sunset Barbecues
  • Crystal Cove State Park: Tidepooling at a Natural Playground
  • San Onofre Beach Trail 4
  • Seabridge Park and Beach in Huntington Harbour
  • Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve - PCH Entrance
  • Seal Beach Pier and Playground
  • Seaview Park and Aliso Summit Trail in Laguna Niguel
  • Color Walk at The Getty Center Gardens
  • Pines Park Above Capistrano Beach
  • Visit the Ocean Institute in Dana Point for Learning About Local Nautical History and Marine Animals
  • Capistrano Beach Park: Ocean-Side Train Watching and Sand Play
  • Canyon View Park at Sea Summit in San Clemente
  • Dave and His Kite Connection on the Huntington Beach Pier
  • Celebrate Family Events Outdoors
  • Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach: A Tidal Treasure
  • Newport Coast Parks: Binoculars NOT Optional at Canyon Watch and Harbor Watch Pocket Parks

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My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. When I used to search online for family-friendly activities, nothing quite fit my playful outdoor interests or tight budget.

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