Talega Park in San Clemente: Tiered Play for Multi-Level Fun
Talega Park in San Clemente provides a terraced layout for play on a number of levels with lots of slides, swings, and climbers.
Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center Pool for Splash and Play
The Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center pool is in the heart of Aliso Viejo – open to the public during the summer with special perks for residents.
Sheep Hills Park: That Green Area Between Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo
Sheep Hills Park is located in Laguna Hills, but is managed by the Aliso Viejo Community Association. The playground got an update in 2019.
How to Visit Catalina Island: A Brief Tutorial on the Basics
We go to Catalina Island every summer. We’ve been visiting Catalina ever since I was in high school – so that’s 20+ years. I’m surprised how many of my friends …
Shipley Nature Center and Blackbird Pond
Shipley Nature Center is absolutely one of my favorite spots in Orange County. How to Get to Shipley Nature Center: You would never know there’s a huge park just from …
Top 10+ OC Playgrounds with Shade Covers
Are you looking for OC playgrounds with shade covers? It’s still hot and not ideal, but at least these are playgrounds you can visit in a pinch to get the wiggles …
Bolsa Chica Wetlands: Historical Armaments and Nesting Grounds
Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Huntington Beach offers beach views and lots of wildlife viewing. It’s an easy and flat family nature hike spot.
Bear Brand Park: For Between-Errands or Multiple-Kids
Bear Brand Park is one of the smaller Laguna Niguel parks located very near Ocean Ranch shopping center. It still has some of the benefits of being near the beach …
Oak Park in Aliso Viejo: Want Shade? Get It Here
Oak Park in Aliso Viejo is a nice spot off Wood Canyon. We visited around 4pm and the shade was heavenly. It’s also near Soka University. I’ll definitely be coming back …
Hummingbird Park: Sunken in a Hidden Corner of Aliso Viejo
Hummingbird Park in Aliso Viejo has everything I wanted out of a play place as a kid. It’s sunken below street level so it feels kinda secret and hidden. It’s …