Happy Memorial Day everyone! Since we are officially entering beach season, I wanted to do a post on the beach beaches for kids in Orange County. Awhile back I asked my Facebook fans for their favorite kid-friendly OC beaches. Just one more reason to “like” us on Facebook. I have the most amazingly resourceful mamas on there. Here are all the great recommendations…
“Parking at Sunset Beach is FREE which is an added plus!” ~ Lisa
“Super cute playground, and lots of lovely shops & food places.” ~ Amber
“Great bathrooms, playground, shops, places to eat and parking all close by.” ~ Andi
“Playgrounds, restrooms & close parking. Just have to go early!” ~ Lisa
“Great beach for little ones, it’s on the bay, so no waves. Biggest downside is no restrooms, but great for a couple hour beach visit. It’s located at the end of Ruby Avenue at North Bay Front.” ~ Jen (me!)
“No playground but not a lot of sand walking needed to get to the bathrooms and a tame crowd.” ~ Jennifer
El Moro Beach (Crystal Cove State Park)
“This is a beach that is accessible from the Moro Canyon Camping entrance by El Moro school. I believe it’s $15 to park for the day. If you go early, you can park very close to the beach at the bottom of the hill and and take path under the freeway. Nice, clean new restrooms, hardly any sand walking.” ~ Jen (me!)
Crystal Cove Beach by Crystal Cove Beach Cottages
“Tidepools are wonderful, and they have The Beachcomber restaurant.” ~ Amber
“We LOVE Crystal Cove but it can be a trek down to the beach with younger kids and parking is expensive.” ~ Katie
“I also love to check out the historic Crystal Cove Beach Cottages. If you don’t want a sit down restaurant, you can also head up the hill for a hot dog from Ruby’s Shake Shack.” ~ Jen (me!)
“Close parking, good bathrooms and a playground.” ~ Aracely
“Nice and easy to lug stuff to and from the car!” ~ Vanessa
“Bathrooms are close to beach and there are lots of walking paths and parking is inexpensive.” ~ Katie
Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach by the Montage
“Stunningly gorgeous.” ~ Jen (me!)
“Nice as they have a barrier so there are no waves close to the shoreline, good for the little kiddos!” ~ Nicola
“Easy Parking and beach access…my son loves it because of the train that passes by often. I am not sure about their bathrooms…” ~ Melissa
Did we miss any? Please comment below on your faves! And have a beachy keen day! xo
What Beach is the one in the Pix at the top?
Beach below the Montage in Laguna Beach – amazing!
San Clemente below swim club has long shelf, so you can still stand far from shore
Awesome tip – thank you!
I am trying to find the location of the beach ERIC commented on. Its in San Clemente below what swim club?
It’s called North Beach