Bonito Canyon Park is in San Clemente, just blocks from the ocean. This makes the third Orange County park with bonito/bonita in the name. Play equipment here is a bit older, but still fun and cooler for its location.
Location: Exit Interstate 5 at Avenida Pico heading towards El Camino Real (the main beachside street through San Clemente). Turn left onto El Camino Real and then left onto Calle Valle. The parking lot will be on your right. MAP to Bonito Canyon Park in San Clemente
Recommended by: Danielle
Highlights:
- It’s cool. It’s near North Beach, the train station, and Ole Hanson Pool.
- Easy to watch the kids
- Very simple, straightforward design
- Small ride on motorcycle
- Bench swings
Be Aware:
- Older equipment with some parts boarded up
- Designed for older kids – some drops unsafe for younger kids
- Located outside the 25,000 sq. ft. Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area – so you’ll have older kids visiting (open all day during the summer, after 2pm during the school year)
Checklist:
- Dedicated parking lot off Calle Valle
- Sand and recycled rubber play surface
- Restrooms
- Not much shade on the playground, but cooler temps near the beach
- Tennis courts, baseball field, half court basketball
