Color Walk at The Getty Center Gardens
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 …
Ocean views
Pines Park Above Capistrano Beach
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 for Learning About Local Nautical History and Marine Animals
Visit the Ocean Institute in Dana Point Harbor for insights on nautical history and marine animals. Open weekends 11am-3pm.
Capistrano Beach Park: Ocean-Side Train Watching and Sand Play
Capistrano Beach Park, better known as Capo Beach, is one of my favorite Orange County beaches – not for swimming – but just to pull into the parking lot, pile …
Canyon View Park at Sea Summit in San Clemente
Canyon View Park at Sea Summit in San Clemente is playground for 2-5 year olds in a small neighborhood with a view of the ocean.
Dave and His Kite Connection on the Huntington Beach Pier
It is my duty as your local play expert to introduce you to, possibly, the most playful guy in our community! Dave Shenkman is the Founder and CEO of Kite …
Celebrate Family Events Outdoors
My best friend’s family used to celebrate every holiday hiking outdoors together. We started the same tradition with our kids . . . and the grandparents . . . and …
Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach: A Tidal Treasure
The hardest thing about a trip to Calafia Beach is pronouncing it! It’s part of San Clemente State Beach, except you’ll pass the State Beach entrance on your left and …
Newport Coast Parks: Binoculars NOT Optional at Canyon Watch and Harbor Watch Pocket Parks
My favorite Newport Coast parks are called Canyon Watch and Harbor Watch. These separate, but similar parks, sit along San Joaquin Hills Drive looking like nothing more than a scenic …