Ocean views

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

Dana Point Headlands Nature Interpretive Center opened in April 2010 with an interpretive trail and breathtaking views of the Pacific.

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.

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

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

Irvine Terrace Park in Newport Beach is on the edge of Corona del Mar and near Balboa Island.

Cliff Drive Park in Newport Beach is a fun little ocean-themed playground right off Mariner’s Mile. Enjoy picnic views of Newport Harbor.

Marina Park in Newport Beach on the Balboa Peninsula is bayside with harbor views and a nautical lighthouse theme. Near the Balboa Fun Zone.

Newport Beach Civic Center Park (nicknamed “White Bunny Park” or plain old “Bunny Park”) is perfect paired with Newport Beach Public Library.

Sea Summit Trail is the trail system with stairs near San Clemente Outlets. Spectacular views on trail system connecting public parks.