Grand Park, Aliso Viejo
Playground and large sloping park with beautiful trees and views from high up.
Ruby's Diner, Laguna Beach
Sit on their rooftop patio under red umbrellas checking out the sea and the hills covered in tropical plants. Check out their 1950s cars and decor!
Cleo Street Beach, Laguna Beach
Wonderful beach full of happy people. Lots of reef and tide pools, below beach houses.
Bird Rock Beach, Laguna Beach
Rock pools, tropical vegetation, gorgeous cliffs and bird rock jutting out of the sea.
Calafia State Beach, San Clemente
Very beautiful beach in a canyon of tall palms and red gold cliffs.
Heisler Park, Laguna Beach
One of the most beautiful spots in California- look way down below through lush palms at the incredible blue-green water.
Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point
Pretty beach with 1km walking path on the cliffs and gigantic sloped lawn.
Rockpile Beach, Laguna Beach
Small beach on the north end of Main Beach, with a little cave-like cove.
Aliso Viejo Town Center
Nice place to dine, with a fountain area kids can run around and large sloping park above the center.
Serrano Creek Park, Lake Forest
Shady walk among eucalyptus trees. Peaceful! Plus a cute playground tucked in a corner at the end.
Main Beach Park, Laguna Beach
Fun beach with many spots to explore, including rock pools, a walking path with flowers above the sea, basketball courts, a playground, and a lawn by the beach.
T-Street Beach and Pier, San Clemente
Gorgeous aquamarine water at a long strip of sand with a pier at the end.
Sea Summit Trail, Pico Park, San Clemente
Gorgeous hike through sagebrush with views of the ocean. Space age playground too.
Corona del Mar Beach
Walk a steep path with lovely views down to a popular beach where kids play in the sand and bodyboard.
Aliso Woods Bike Path and Trails, Laguna Niguel
Wide paved sunny road for bike riding or to walk 1.5 miles to the Cave Rock and Dripping Cave trailhead.
Outlets at San Clemente
White Spanish-style buildings in an outlet mall, with views of hills from the parking lot.
Dana Point Harbor Overlook
Lookout point over the harbor and a 200m walk in front of clifftop houses. Near cute modern development.
Canyon View Park, Aliso Viejo
Pretty park in a deeply recessed area, with a walking path, large lawn, and playground.
Kaleidoscope Center, Mission Viejo
A handy place to stop when you're on a long drive: restaurants, hallways to run, and sunshine.
Balboa Peninsula and Fun Zone, Newport Beach
Outdated area with ferris wheel, carousel, boardwalk between beachhouses and the beach, pier, and nice walking path along the harbor.