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Newport Coast Parks: Binoculars NOT Optional at Canyon Watch and Harbor Watch Pocket 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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Beach Berm Play for California Winters

Beach berm play is a joy of the winter beach. Berms can be man-made, but in California they occur naturally during the winter months. We made repeat visits to a small 2-3 foot berm at Oxnard Beach Park over the holidays (above and below). Last year, we played on the berm at Aliso Beach Park [...]

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Bolsa Chica Wetlands: Historical Armaments and Nesting Grounds

I’ve been wanting to explore the Bolsa Chica Wetlands ever since I read this post about it on Alive in Wonderland. It turned out to be quite the adventure. The first day we went, there was a press conference in the interpretive center. There was no staff available to give us any direction on where [...]

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Moulton Meadows Park: Take In Coastal and Canyon Views

Moulton Meadows Park rests high above Laguna Beach. The drive up is almost as much of an adventure as the park itself. The houses are beautiful and the park rests just below the summit. There are views of Aliso Viejo from the path above the playground. Thanks so much to the anonymous Play Parks Visitor [...]

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