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PLACES TO GO IN ORANGE COUNTY FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
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Anaheim
  • Bethlehem Walk: 2045 W. Ball Rd. Anaheim at Anaheim Methodist Church. Real life depiction of Christmas story with animals, food, characters. Low key and great for 2-3yrs and older. Call for dates and times. 714-772-6030.
  • Disneyland Dancing Waters Show: Exciting light, music and water show lasting about 20 minutes. During summer, fireworks can be viewed after the show from a clear glass elevator nearby. Ride monorail around park ($2.50/adults; under 3yrs - free ). 3 hours free parking with $5.00 purchase. Park behind main hotel.
  • Hobby City: 1234 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim. Model train rides, doll and toy museum, aquarium, shops for picnic food. Lots of open space to play. Daily 10-6.
  • Yorba Regional Park: 7600 E. La Palma, Anaheim. Imperial Woods Trail along the Santa Ana River. Less crowded midday. Parking $2/car. Call 714-834-2400.
  • Character Boat Parade: Newport Beach Harbor. Boats decorated and crews in costume held 3rd Sunday in August at 2:00 PM. Best viewing is at Pavilion on Balboa Island at Ferry Landing . Free. 714-644-8281.
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Anaheim Hills
  • Oak Canyon Nature Center: 6700 Walnut Canyon Rd, Anaheim Hills. Park, bike trails, stream, nature center and workshops. Special events. No picnics or bikes. 998-8380.
  • Peralta Park: Between Lakeview and Imperial Highway at Pinney in Anaheim Hills. Playgrounds, fields, picnicking.
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Cosrona Del Mar
  • Corona Del Mar Beach State Park: Marguerite Ave. off PCH. convenient easy- access beach. Watch seals, boats, people, picnic. Parking fees.
  • Little Corona Del Mar Tidepools: Poppy and Ocean Blvd., off PCH. Path down hill at this junction. Best during low tide. Wear thongs or old shoes. Pack a lunch.
  • Sherman Library and Gardens: 2647 E. Coast Highway. Corona Del Mar. Botanical gardens, fountains, waterfall, touch & smell garden, greenhouse, sculpture, koi pond. Light lunches served. Adults $2/children free. Call 949-673-2261.
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Costa Mesa
  • Centennial Farm at Orange County Fairgrounds: 88 Fair Dr. at Arlington, Gate 5, Costa Mesa.Open weekdays and weekends. Lots of farm animals and large garden area with fruits and vegetables growing. Free. 714-751-3247 ext18.
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Fountain Valley
  • Mile Square Park: Warner and Euclid, Fountain Valley. Lakes, playgrounds, barbecues, picnic tables, bike trails, special events. 714-962-5549.
  • Turtle Farm (Cas de Tortuga): Just off Ward St. between Euclid and Brookhurst in Fountain Valley. Lots of turtles. Large and small, in enclosed areas and pond. Call 714-962-0612.
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Fullerton
  • Fullerton Arboretum: Associated Road and Yorba Linda Boulevard, Fullerton. Plants and birdlife along easy-walking, stroller friendly paths. Monthly events for young children. Call 714-773-3579 for hours and special programs.
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Garden Grove
  • Atlantis Park: 9301 Westminster Ave., between Brookhurst and Magnolia, in Garden Grove.Well-maintained park with variety of playgrounds. Cost: $0.50.Call for hours 714-892-6015.
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Huntington Beach
  • Adventure Playground: 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach. Behind Main Library. Has giant waterhole, play areas. Children must wear shoes to play in mud puddles. Great for all ages, but especially kids who enjoy water play, building, and digging. Small fee, Summers only. Call: 714-842-7442.
  • Huntington Beach Main Library: 7111 Talbert Ave. near Goldenwest, Huntington Beach. Largest children library in So.Cal. Books, videos and special events. Next door is Huntington Central Park with bike and walking trails, playgrounds, fishing in the lake, and Shipley Nature Center. Call 714-842-4481 or 714-375-5107.
  • Trinidad (Mothers) Beach: On Trinidad, off Edinger west of Bolsa Chica, Huntington Harbor. Small, quiet, clean beach with lifeguard in summer, restores, playground and free parking.
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Irvine
  • Mason Regional Park: 18712 University Dr., Irvine. Large park with play- grounds, picnicking, fishing. 949-854-2490.
  • Turtle Rock Nature Center: 1 Sunnyhill at Turtle Rock Dr., Irvine. Nature center, stream, ducks, small forest animals. 949-854-8151.
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Modjestka Canyon
  • Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary:29322 Modjeska Canyon Rd, Modjeska Canyon. Many kinds of birds, squirrels, owls, etc., plus indoor displays. Playground nearby. Trails. 649-2760.
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Newport Beach
  • Doryman Wharf: McFadden Pier, 20th & 22nd Place, Balboa. Visit fishing fleet bringing in daily catch at dawn. 949-644-3047.
  • Orange County Natural History Museum:2627 Vista Del Oro. Newport Beach. Fossils, Indian displays, hands-on educational exhibits. Call 949-640-7120 for hours. Free.
  • Rogers Gardens:2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd. at MacArthur, N.P.B. Beautiful flower arrangements and plants, plus paths to follow and places to pause. Huge malls, Santa etc. Call for special events and displays 949-640-5800.
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Orange
  • Eisenhower Park: 2894 N. Tustin and E. Lincoln behind The Brickyard, Orange. Feed the ducks, farm animals, picnicking, playgrounds. Free 714-744-7272.
  • Irvine Regional Park and Petting Zoo: 21501 E. Chapman at Jamboree. Orange.
    Lots of playgrounds and picnic areas. Small zoo with many animals. Pony rides daily in summer, on weekends rest of year. Bike paths, nature talks. Parking $2.oo per car. Open daily 7:00am to 10:00pm. 714-633-2022.
  • Roller Skating/Stroller Skating: Fountain Valley Skate Center and Holiday Skate Center in Orange.
  • Old Town Orange: Chapman Ave and Glassell Street. Antique Shops and park for walking and picnicking. Pitcher Park nearby at Cambridge St.. and Almond Ave. with herb and flower gardens, barn and honey house museum. Call 714-744-7272 for Pitcher Park hours
  • Santiago Oaks Regional Park:2145 N. Windes Drive, off Santiago Canyon Rd, Orange. Flat trails suitable for large-wheeled strollers. Picnic area, creek, fishing in ponds, nature center. 714-538-4400.
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Santa Ana
  • Santa Ana Zoo: Prentice Park, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave. Santa Ana. Petting zoo including monkeys, birds, bears, etc. Playground and picnic area. $2/adults, less for kids. Open daily 10-5. 714-835-7484.
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Westminster

  • Westminster High School Farm Animals: Goldenwest Blvd, between Hazard & Westminster. Behind school. Farm animals include cows, pigs, donkey, horse, etc. Pumpkin patch in Fall. Christmas trees, strawberries, fresh eggs. Open during school hours only.

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