Beach love

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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San Clemente Pier for a Family Stroll

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Playtime need not be limited to the playground. The day we took a leisurely family stroll on the San Clemente Pier was a perfect reminder. Location: Head towards San Clemente and exit I-5 at Avenida Palizada.  Turn south onto El Camino Real (the main street that parallels the freeway). Turn right onto Avenida del Mar [...]

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Beach, Baby!

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I’m a beach baby. A California girl.  And now I have proof (see photo above)!  My parents just scanned a huge stack of our old photos and I’m LOVING all the play memories and looking back on all our family fun.  Wow! I’ve had such a great life.  Thanks, Mom and Dad! So this weekend, [...]

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Heisler Park in Laguna Beach

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Heisler Park in Laguna Beach feels like a tropical paradise to me. I love bringing out-of-town guests to enjoy the views from the top of the bluff or walk down to the beach areas for tidepooling or wading. Location: Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is the main street running through Laguna Beach. I usually park on [...]

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