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ocean views

  • Seabridge Park and Beach in Huntington Harbour
  • Marina Park in Newport Beach on the Balboa Peninsula
  • Corona Del Mar State Beach for Families
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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. Humbly sharing playful OC outdoor places to fit your tight budget through this unofficial and free community resource filled with time-tested recommendations from parents/caregivers like you.

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