Orange County
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Best Coastal Hiking Trails in Orange County with Ocean Views
Orange County is home to some of the best coastal hikes in Southern California, with dramatic cliffside trails, hidden coves, and panoramic Pacific Ocean views. Whether you’re searching for easy coastal walks in Orange County, a moderate hiking trail near Laguna Beach, or challenging hikes with ocean views, we are here to break down the top spots to explore. Easy Coastal Walks in Orange County (Family-Friendly + Scenic Views) Looking for an easy hike with ocean views in Orange County? These trails offer high-impact scenery with minimal effort—perfect for families, casual strolls, and sunset walks. Heisler Park One of the most popular coastal viewpoints in Laguna Beach, this oceanfront park…
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4 Ways to Play: What to do in Buena Park, CA That The Whole Family Will Love
4 Kids, 4 Ways to Play: Something for Everyone in Buena Park Ca Buena Park, CA makes for the perfect Southern California family escape—especially when you’ve got four kids with four very different tastes in fun. Over two delightful days, our crew experienced thrills, bites, history, and nature—all centered around the exciting city of Buena Park California. Home Base: Hampton Inn & Suites Buena Park 📍 7307 Artesia Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621Start and end your adventure at the Hampton Inn & Suites Buena Park https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lgbbuhx-hampton-suites-buena-park/ Located near Knott’s Berry Farm you’ll find spacious rooms, free hot breakfast (waffles, eggs, bacon, fruit), which is a must when traveling as a…
- Anaheim, Buena Park, Date Night, Family Fun, Family Life, Family Travel, Kid Activities, Los Angeles, Orange County
“Vam”Pirates High Flying Dinner Adventure
Pirates Dinner Adventure in Buena Park is high flying fun for the whole family
- Family Fun, holidays, Inland Empire, Julian, Kid Activities, Lake Arrowhead, Los Angeles, Orange County, Redlands, Riverside, San Diego, Yucaipa
Best Fall Activities Perfect for Families in Southern California
Find the best pumpkin patches, fall foliage and activities for your family. Southern California isn’t renown for having seasons. Which is why we love it for the most part, right? However, the idea of falling leaves, cooler weather, pumpkin patches and pumpkin seasoned everything, and of course Halloween, is something we look forward to every year. So, we have a few ideas and traditions that bring the traditional idea of Fall to life. Here are some of the best places to “find fall” in Southern California. Nothing screams Autumn like fall leaves and cooler weather. Here are some of the best places to see fall leaves and get out and…
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Orange County Hidden Gem: The Newport Beach Pirate House
Address: 35th Street and Marcus Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Ahoy there, me hearties, have I got a treasure for ye in Orange County! If you are a fan of Disney’s: Pirate’s of the Caribbean, then you are going to love the Newport Beach Pirate House located close to the Balboa Peninsula. Thanks to a local scallywag who has created an entire plundering village in their front yard, you get to reap the bounty of enjoyment from exploring this hidden Socal gem. So next time you are looking for fun things to do with kids in Orange County, abandon ship and take in this wonder by walking around and enjoying…
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Best Swim School in Orange County: Goldfish Swim School
I love summer and spending long, hot, lazy days at the beach or lounging by a pool. What I don’t love is the stress around water with my little ones. Any and all parents know the stress I am talking about. The fear that we will be distracted just long enough for us to miss them sinking under the water. And that fear is validated. Every year in the US, 3,572 people die from drowning. Nine hundred and forty-five of them are children. Children account for one out of four drowning deaths, making it the number one cause of injury related deaths among children ages 1-4. I definitely don’t want…
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Best Places to Play in the Snow in Southern California
Find the best places to play in the snow in Southern California.
- Family Fun, Family Life, Freebies, holidays, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, So Cal Events!
Best FREE Places to See Christmas Lights and displays in Southern California
Best FREE places to view Christmas lights in Southern California
- Amusement Parks, Christmas, Family Fun, holidays, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego
13 of the Best Christmas Lights in Southern California
Holiday traditions are one of the things I look forward to each and every year. One of our favorite Christmas family traditions is viewing holiday lights in our area. There are quite a few fabulous places to see Christmas lights displays in Southern California. Some of these we have experienced first hand, some of these are still on our list of places to visit. Here is our list of the best places in Southern California to see Christmas lights. Illuminate Silverlakes– If you’re seeking family holiday fun or a festive night out with friends, you’re invited to an evening at ILLUMINATE SILVERLAKES in nearby Norco, CA. A new family-friendly world…
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Best Free Things to do in Orange County
As a mom of 4 kids I know how expensive it can be to have fun outings as a family. But, it doesn’t have to break the bank to be a great time for everyone. There are many FREE activities in the OC perfect for the whole family! Here are a few ideas to help you out on days you don’t want to spend a small fortune, but are looking for a fun day out. The Newport Beach Pirate House This house is a spectacle to say the least. It won’t take all day but it’s perfect to go and check out if you are in the area. Imagine Pirates…
