Beach

Strands Beach and Strand Vista Park in Dana Point offer a fun outing for any activity level, but it’s especially good if you like stairs.

The Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park in Newport Beach: beach playground, bike trail, the original Ruby’s on the pier, and Balboa Island ferry.

Get your 2024 OC Parks Annual Pass to enjoy Orange County regional & wilderness parks and beaches — with a list of Orange County parks.

Aliso Beach Park in Laguna Beach features a playground right next to the beach with a ship structure for pretend play near the ocean.

Corona Del Mar State Beach offers three beach areas for families. Get all the details about the parking situation, restrooms, fire pits, and walks.

What to bring to the beach on beach trips for families — and how one person can carry it all – from a SoCal beach family mom with checklist!

Newport Island Park in Newport Beach sits on a small triangular island in Newport Harbor. It’s right around the corner from 38th Street Park.

38th Street Park in Newport Beach is one of the few playgrounds on the Balboa Peninsula. Playground is shaped like a ship.

Crystal Cove State Park offers space for tidepooling, beach trips, nature rambles, and whale watching from the shore in Newport Beach.

Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach is a small stretch of beach north of the State Beach campground with its own day parking lot.