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Cliff Drive Park
Park
👍👍 The view here is fantastic. A fun place to visit, It seems always to be clean and the people that you meet there are very kind.
4.90 (48 reviews)
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Lookout Point
Park
Scenic destination in peaceful surrounds known for its beaches, water fountains, bay & ocean views.
4.80 (1.3K reviews)
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Little Treasure Cove
Public beach
👍👍 Such a cute place. Go at low tide to be able to get into the cave. You can go to Crystal Cove Park and park in lot 1. $15 entrance fee per car. It's the closest to this cove. Most of the trail is paved, so would be okay for a stroller or wheelchair.
4.80 (224 reviews)
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Pacific Ridge Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 I did a 7.2 mile loop here on April 10, 2021, you can see my trail recording on the Alltrails app, just look up my name and please follow me for more fun trails and my reviews.
This is a busy place to hike, but it has a lot of different trails to explore. The views are really nice, you can see the...
4.80 (208 reviews)
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John Wayne Park
Park
👍👍 Best views ever!
☆ 5 Stars! ☆
Great picnic place to watch a romantic sunset! 🥰
Don't ever stop dating your significant other! Keep the romance alive! 😘
#BestSunsetsEver
4.80 (199 reviews)
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Galaxy View Park
Park
👍👍 I've been stopping by this park for almost 50 years. What occurs to me is that the views are timeless. Tiny. Quiet. Accessible. Give it a look. It's worth the effort.
4.80 (95 reviews)
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Civic Center Park
Park
👍👍 An awesome hidden park with tons of art, from statues to the awesome architecture, defiantly well worth the trip. Personally, I think the bunny statues are the highlight of the trip, they are so unique and carry an energy to them that makes you just.....want to like them....and serve them....let's j...
4.80 (34 reviews)
12
West Jetty View Park
Park
Scenic coastal & yacht views draw locals to this petite waterside park with benches for relaxing.
4.70 (1.8K reviews)
13
Balboa Peninsula Park
Park
Bustling oceanfront park offers a multiuse field, picnic tables, beach playground & water fountains.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
14
Tide Pools
Public beach
👍👍 This place is so beautiful. It's great for swimming, surfing, searching for little sea creatures or looking for pretty rocks and shells. Be prepared to walk down a decent sized hill to get to this spot, but I was able to do it on crutches, so as long as you're mobile, it's not bad. This is a great s...
4.70 (797 reviews)
15
Coastal Peak Park
Park
Ball fields with bleachers, a playground & other amenities offered at a park with panoramic views.
4.70 (472 reviews)
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Marina Park Playground
Park
👍👍 Nice place to go for families with the kids! The sheltered waters provide a safer swimming and wading spot than out front. The state-of-the-art playground is surrounded by a big sandbox! The candy cane lighthouse structure is a great landmark.
Unfortunate for adults, the overall Marina Park doesn’t...
4.70 (443 reviews)
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Castaways Park
Park
Paved paths along the water here offer sweeping views of the bay & the ocean, plus parking.
4.70 (407 reviews)
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Crystal Cove State Park Historic District
Park
🫤 Stayed in one of the cabins near the restaurant. Rustic, but comfortable. The beach is very nicely maintained by the park service crew. The restaurant is quite pricey, but the food is very good. I took off three stars because of the park's custom of setting huge bonfires for small groups of people...
4.70 (161 reviews)
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North Star Beach
Public beach
👍👍 A small beach that is perfect for families with toddlers since it’s part of the Bay and hence it’s flat and very shallow. Has lots of tiny fish and shells, rocks to climb and explore and a paddle boarding and kayak store with bathrooms, showers, a vending machine and a big parking lot. A wonderful s...
4.70 (108 reviews)