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Ocean views

Alta Laguna Park: Why It Tops Them All

April 4, 2009

Alta Laguna Park overlooks the 133/Laguna Canyon Road. I’m a pushover for parks with views and, so far, this one tops them all. It wasn’t a crystal clear day when we visited – but you can bet we’ll go back on one of those. We heard about this park from my nephew’s T-ball coach who [...]

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Village Green Park: Artistic Garden Gates Open to Play

January 27, 2009

Village Green Park sits tucked into a neighborhood behind the Cafe Vienna on Pacific Coast Highway. It’s completely fenced and dog-friendly. I love all the history behind this park. Read all about it on the tree trunk plaque. Location: Turn onto Catalina from Pacific Coast Highway. It’s just north of the South Coast Medical Center [...]

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Aliso Beach Park: Ship-Shape Playground on the Shore

January 11, 2009

Aliso Beach Park is a bit of a secret over the Laguna Main Beach Playground. On a this winter evening, there were only a few couples on the beach. It felt like our own private playground. The berm (steep slope of sand) made for some really fun sand-sledding and sliding. San Clemente and Catalina Islands [...]

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Irvine Terrace Park: Ride a Fast Tunnel Slide With a Window

October 27, 2008

Irvine Terrace Park is tucked into a neighborhood along a busy section of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) near MacArthur Boulevard. This park is surprisingly serene. Views of Newport Harbor and the Pacific peek from beyond the Japanese pines and statuary in the Rotary Club garden – a little Zen corner just blocks from Fashion Island. [...]

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Lantern Bay Park: Harbor Lights and Sunset Barbecues

August 11, 2008

Lantern Bay Park, located on a bluff overlooking Dana Point Harbor and the coast, is a favorite for its sea breezes and proximity to the beach. Perfect for family barbecues and larger gatherings, too. Location: Located off Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) near Dana Point Harbor. Del Obispo turns into Dana Point Harbor Drive when it [...]

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Laguna Main Beach Park: Swinging Over the Waves

July 9, 2008

Main Beach Park Laguna stands sheltered under a beautiful magnolia tree, this beachfront playground is a must-play stop on any trip to the downtown shopping and restaurant area of Laguna Beach. Families from all over Orange County specifically choose to frequent this beach, because the location offers amenities for kids AND adults. On my recent [...]

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San Gorgonio Park: Summer Cool and Breathtaking Views

May 4, 2008

San Gorgonio Park in San Clemente has great ocean views. It’s hidden from the street, resting next to sports fields and baseball diamonds. Location: Near Shorecliff Golf Course. Use Camino De los Mares or Camino Capistrano to get to Avenida Vaquero to Via San Gorgonio. MAP to San Gorgonio Park in San Clemente Highlights: Amazing [...]