Newport Beach/Corona Del Mar

Arroyo Park in Newport Beach: Lush Surroundings in a Sunken Canyon

Arroyo Park in Newport Beach

Arroyo Park in Newport Beach is the second “Arroyo” Park on this website. The other one is in Yorba Linda. San Juan Capistrano has one by the same name, but it’s just a “pocket park” with no playground.  The location of this one is kind of cool because it’s below street level and near the [...]

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Newport Dunes Beach Cottages

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During my days as a student at UCI, I drove by the corner of Jamboree and PCH countless times. My husband and I lived near Rogers Gardens, so we explored most of hilly Newport Beach and Corona Del Mar on foot. We even walked Back Bay Drive. For some reason, I never ended up at [...]

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Muth Interpretive Center and Upper Newport Bay for Families

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The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center is right across from the Central Orange Coast YMCA and part of the Upper Newport Bay.  I wish the center was there during my college days as a Y lifeguard and swim instructor. I would have spent a lot of time there!  The views are incredible and there’s [...]

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Crystal Cove Nature Ramble

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A Crystal Cove nature ramble is a fun alternative when things are hot inland. On one of the hotter days a few weeks ago, we headed to the coast and just hopped out at the state park to see some nature and cool off. It’s amazing what we spotted on such a short trip. Location: [...]

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Newport Ridge Community Park: Fun for Residents Only

Newport Ridge Community Park

Newport Ridge Community Park is an open space dedicated solely to  Newport Ridge Community Association homeowners. It’s not gated, but it’s very clear the public is not welcome with signs sprouting from the top of the playground, the picnic area and the entrance to the parking lot. I include it here because there are probably [...]

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