Main Beach Park Laguna stands sheltered under a beautiful fig tree, this beachfront playground is a must-play stop on any trip to the downtown shopping and restaurant area of Laguna Beach. Families from all over Orange County specifically choose to frequent this beach, because the location offers amenities for kids AND adults. On my recent trip, we were lucky enough to ... [Continue Reading]
Road Trip: Abalone Cove Shoreline Park in Rancho Palos Verdes
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Abalone Cove Shoreline Park was a wonder-filled adventure for our family on a holiday weekend. I owe my outdoorsy friend, Cindy at CAOpenSpace.org, thanks for turning me on to all that Rancho Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has to offer in terms of hiking and open spaces with views of the Pacific. We've been 2 times in the past month and it was spectacular BOTH ... [Continue Reading]
Dana Point Tide Pools: Marine Protected Area (MPA) – State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)
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Dana Point tide pools are a designated Marine Protected Area (MPA) - State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) - accessible from the beaches and trails surrounding the Ocean Institute. Tide pools are the most amazing little universes to me. I have fond memories tidepooling as a child and I think that's why I'm so conscious about protecting and conserving ... [Continue Reading]
Beaches near Laguna Beach Montage
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Although I spent my college days in Orange County, I didn't grow up here. My knowledge of beach names and locations is somewhat lacking (especially the secret ones in Laguna Beach). For instance, I called all the beaches near Laguna Beach Montage "Montage Beach." I do know Aliso Beach Park is separate. However, I also know some local bloggers who DID grow up here and ... [Continue Reading]
What to Do in Orange County?
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I wanted to spotlight websites and blogs designed to answer the "What to do in Orange County?" question. Just as each writer and blogger has a different style of presenting information, each reader has a different preference for how to receive and process the information. Readers come to me for free or low cost outdoor activities, such as: Parks Beaches Museums ... [Continue Reading]
