Ocean views

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

Seabridge Park in Huntington Harbour has a pirate playground & secluded beach at the tip of the harbor — known as Mother’s Beach.

The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve south entrance is the perfect entry to wetlands for families. See wildlife from the bridge!

Seal Beach Pier playground called Eisenhower Park provides all sorts of fun for the family – embodying the best of a California beach town.

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

Seaview Park in Laguna Niguel and the nearby Aliso Summit Trail saved us from one of those days when we were feeling the need to get into the great wide open outdoors. …

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

Taking a color walk at The Getty Center gardens was the highlight of my 2011 visit. I delayed visiting The Getty Center because I heard it was not appropriate for …

Pines Park in Dana Point sits on a bluff above Capistrano Beach where you can picnic with a view of the ocean while playing on a playground.

Visit the Ocean Institute in Dana Point Harbor for insights on nautical history and marine animals. Open weekends 11am-3pm.