Ocean views

The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center is a beautiful spot with interactive exhibits and trails in the Upper Newport Bay.

Village Green Park in Laguna Beach fits perfectly into the vision an artistic enclave. A small neighborhood park with ocean views.

Visit Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor with info about parking and restaurants. Everything to do near Dana Point Harbor.

Dana Point tide pools are protected areas. Thanks to the Ocean Institute for providing information about this amazing natural area.

Sunset Ridge Park in Newport Beach sits on a corner of the busy intersection to enter the Balboa Peninsula. Fun playground with ocean views.

Alta Laguna Park in Laguna Beach is high on a hill and often called Top of the World with views of the Pacific and Orange County inland.

Main Beach Park in Laguna Beach offers a playground that helps kids learn ocean lessons at the playful lifeguard tower.

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.

Picnic Beach in Laguna Beach is an excellent spot for sandcastle building and dolphin spotting with picnic areas to view sunsets.

Wieder Regional Park in Huntington Beach has the characteristic nature-scape of a regional park, but a futuristic playground sets it apart.