Picnic Beach in Laguna Beach for Sandcastle Building and Dolphin Spotting
Picnic Beach in Laguna Beach is an excellent spot for sandcastle building and dolphin spotting with picnic areas to view sunsets.
Ocean views
Wieder Regional Park: Futuristic Structures in a Natural Setting
Wieder Regional Park in Huntington Beach has the characteristic nature-scape of a regional park, but a futuristic playground sets it apart.
Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point: Harbor Lights and Sunset Barbecues
Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point is one of the best places for an ocean view family barbecue. New playground with roller slide in 2021.
Dana Point Headlands Nature Interpretive Center
Dana Point Headlands Nature Interpretive Center opened in April 2010 with an interpretive trail and breathtaking views of the Pacific.
Crystal Cove State Park: Tidepooling at a Natural Playground
Crystal Cove State Park offers space for tidepooling, beach trips, nature rambles, and whale watching from the shore in Newport Beach.
San Onofre Beach Trail 4
San Onofre Beach Trail 4 is one of six trails leading down to the beach from the bluffs at San Onofre State Beach. Dogs are allowed on Trail 1 and …
Seabridge Park and Beach in Huntington Harbour
Seabridge Park in Huntington Harbour has a pirate playground & secluded beach at the tip of the harbor — known as Mother’s Beach.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – PCH Entrance
The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve south entrance is the perfect entry to wetlands for families. See wildlife from the bridge!
Seal Beach Pier and Playground
Seal Beach Pier playground called Eisenhower Park provides all sorts of fun for the family – embodying the best of a California beach town.
Seaview Park and Aliso Summit Trail in Laguna Niguel
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. …