Newport Beach/Corona Del Mar

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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Crystal Cove State Park: Tidepooling at a Natural Playground

Crystal Cove State Beach Tidepooling

Crystal Cove State Park’s waters are a designated underwater park–which may be why the tidepooling was so amazing on our visit.  December and January are notorious for the highest of high and lowest of low tides.  I’m sure you’ll find something different on every visit throughout the year. Location: We’ve been to other parts of [...]

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Newport Coast Parks: Binoculars NOT Optional at Canyon Watch and Harbor Watch Pocket Parks

Newport Coast Parks

My favorite Newport Coast parks are called Canyon Watch and Harbor Watch. These separate, but similar parks, sit along San Joaquin Hills Drive looking like nothing more than a scenic viewpoint from the street. Take the time to stop and stroll. You’ll see incredible views of the canyon and Newport Harbor. You’ll see Catalina Island. [...]

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Coastal Peak Park: Sparks Outdoor Creative Play

Coastal Peak Park

Coastal Peak Park in Newport Beach offers more than just stunning views. It’s located high up in the Newport Coast hills and right next to the trails of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. This new park is filled with play equipment that sparks creative play.   My children wobbled across circular platforms in order to avoid a [...]

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Bonita Canyon Sports Park: Soccer, Baseball, and Tennis Plus Playgrounds

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Bonita Canyon Sports Park is at the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Bonita Canyon Drive near the 73 Tollroad/Freeway. Although the park appears to be on Bonita Canyon Drive, the entrances and parking areas are actually along Ford Road which runs parallel. The grass is incredibly green and it looks to be the perfect setting [...]

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