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Beaches

Campfire Tales: Changing My Mind

March 6, 2010

My mom always says “It’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind.” And I do, often. Just ask my husband.
What if changing your mind is more than just a fleeting thought? More than just choosing spaghetti over a hamburger for dinner. What if you actually change the way you think about the world? Change the [...]

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Crystal Cove State Park: Tidepooling at a Natural Playground

January 24, 2010

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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San Clemente Annual Beach Parking Pass

December 21, 2009

T Street Beach and San Clemente Beach Trail parking is metered by the city. However, there is a permit available for use at any metered parking space in the city. Meters usually cost $1/hour. Annual permits cost $50 for San Clemente residents and $65 for non-residents. Purchase at San Clemente City Hall. The city website [...]

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Huntington State Beach: A Relaxing Slice of Sand Off Brookhurst

July 13, 2009

Visiting Huntington State Beach is a great way to show your support for the California state park system. My friend, Nancy, introduced it to me last summer. I find it’s worth the drive for the kids to get a great ocean and beach experience, even though I live a fair distance away. I didn’t include [...]

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Capistrano Beach Park: Ocean-Side Train Watching and Sand Play

July 3, 2009

Capistrano Beach Park is one of my favorite Orange County beaches – not for swimming – but just to pull into the parking lot, pile out, and be in the sand right away. It’s often foggy in the morning, like the slideshow photos. It neighbors Doheny Beach and boasts brilliant sunset views. You’ll be [...]