Orange County

Christmas in Orange County list with 29 mostly FREE things to do. Includes places to go and also experience-gift ideas! Also home holiday fun!

Irvine Regional Park is an OC Parks regional park with playgrounds, the OC Zoo, Irvine Park Railroad, a lake, stable, surrey carts, & ponies.

Mandeville Park in Laguna Hills is a playful oasis surrounded by palm trees. It’s a favorite park for walks and looking at the view.

Orange County beach and ocean sunsets are the perfect ending to our days playing outdoors. We’ve lived away from the beach – up in the mountains of Colorado or in …

OC playgrounds with shade covers – mostly in Orange County. With recommendations on summer activities and how to keep cool on hot days.

Atlantis Play Center in Garden Grove is special for its concrete green sea dragon slide and whimsical play equipm.

Spring break family activities ideas for Orange County parents who are not keen on crowds and want something less stressful.

Serrano Creek Park in Lake Forest is a natural looking OC playground tucked away by horse stables near a tree-covered trail for exploring.

Best OC birthday park ideas for birthday parties in South Orange County. List of parks with restrooms, covered picnic areas, and free parking.

Acacia Park in Fullerton got renovated in 2023 and opened with a mammoth and lots of climbing opportunities for 5-12 year olds.