Beat the heat

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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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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Strands Beach and Strands Vista Park in Dana Point: Walk the Loop or Play in the Sand

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Strands Beach in Dana Point goes by many names. I’ve heard it called: The Strand, Salt Creek Beach Park, and Strand Vista Park. I call it “pure bliss.” It’s just a beautiful spot beneath the Dana Point Headlands.  If you can imagine the coastline here, it’s squeezed in the small cove between the point of [...]

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Dana Point Headlands Nature Interpretive Center: Easy Hike and Ocean View

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The City of Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center opened in April 2010. It’s open 10-4 everyday (except closed on Mondays). I’m one of those who is very sad to see the Dana Point headlands disappear to development. However, the part that is still  protected as open space provides a scenic glimpse of the beauty which [...]

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Califia Beach at San Clemente State Beach: A Tidal Treasure

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The hardest thing about a trip to Califia Beach is pronouncing it! It’s part of San Clemente State Beach, except you’ll pass the State Beach entrance on your left and continue to the parking lot at the end of Califia. It’s a skinny strand of beach, so you’ll definitely need to watch the tides to [...]

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