Camp Quick, Camp Local

Camping at Caspers

Mr. Play Parks spends long hours at his office and yearns to get outdoors on the weekends. Our day trips aren’t really enough for a guy who spent a childhood camping for family vacations.  I’m always up for an adventure, so we decided to test out Caspers Wilderness Park campground for camping local.  If you [...]

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Adventure City: The Other Anaheim Theme Park

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Adventure City in Anaheim is a ton of fun for young kids that love vehicles of all kinds. With a miniature train, airplanes, rescue vehicles and so much more, my four-year old was thrilled from the moment we entered the gates. Minimal lines made it possible to go on rides multiple times without testing anyone’s [...]

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Westridge Park in Aliso Viejo for Shade on Lazy Afternoons

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Westridge Park in Aliso Viejo is one of those parks where I could hang out all day.  Unfortunately, the lack of restrooms makes that an impossibility — but you know what I mean.  The kids seem happy to dig in the sand and explore the corners of this hidden park. Directions to Westridge Park: From [...]

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Spyglass Hill Park in Newport Beach

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Spyglass Hill Park in Newport Beach is high atop a hill near the ocean, but the views are only peek-a-boo.  Still, you feel like you’re above it all when you visit at sunset and the golden rays light up the playground. Directions to Spyglass Hill Park:  Reach San Joaquin Hills Road from either MacArthur or [...]

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Commit to Parking It All Year at OCParks

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If you want to commit to a New Year’s workout routine, you buy a gym membership.  How about committing to explore more of Orange County’s finest parks, beaches, and wilderness?  Buy an annual parking pass. To get the most value out of your pass, buy it early and go often.  It’s only $80/year for a [...]

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