Water (drench)

Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park in Newport Beach

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Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park  in Newport Beach make me think of the good ‘ole days at the beach.  There are always families wandering around the shops and restaurants, kids riding bikes, and tourists visiting from out of town.  On the summer day we visited, Junior Lifeguards were there, in force. Location: There are two [...]

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Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor

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Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor is near The Ocean Institute. I’ve never been to the beach because I’ve heard negative info about water quality in this part of the harbor.  However, I also haven’t done any research to debunk that hearsay.   The best thing to do is consult OCBeachInfo.com where they post closures and [...]

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Harry M. Dotson Park in Stanton: Where an X Really Does Mark the Spot

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Harry M. Dotson Park in Stanton is a definite “find.” A reader recommended it ages ago – but I was never in the area to take photos until recently. It’s beautiful, enclosed, and fun for pirate pretend. Location: The location was a little tricky. The maps I consulted didn’t take me to the right place. [...]

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Heritage Park in Irvine: It’s NEW! It’s Improved! It’s Wet!

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Heritage Park in Irvine comes highly recommended by a Fun Orange County Parks visitor because of its beautiful lake, community center, Fine Arts Center and Irvine Heritage Library. It’s a great place for strolls and picnics. I will miss the unique wooden water tower slide which didn’t make it into the new playground plan. The [...]

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Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center Pool for Splash and Play

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I’d planned to do some splashing at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center pool, but the summer somehow got away from me. Luckily, the center is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. So we still have time for some water play. Even after the summer is over, there is a playground nearby which provide a [...]

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