Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Barham Ridge Trail & Robbers Peak

Getting There

• Parking free at Anaheim Hills Elementary School off of Serrano Blvd.
• Address: 6450 Serrano Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807
• Trail starts along side of the school and leads up towards the big Robbers Peak rock.
• Once you arrive at the electrical tower you will see an American Flag. Across from the American flag is the entry into Barham Ridge Trail.
• Continue along Barham Ridge Trail for .5 miles until you get to the highest peak to watch the sunset.

Corona Del Mar State Beach

Inspiration Point

Getting There

• Parking free along the street located at Ocean Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92865
• Inspiration Point offers a scenic grassy hillside to watch the sunset. Grab a blanket and enjoy the views.
• The best time to go is in September when the sun sets right behind Catalina Island.

Laguna Beach

Heisler Park

Getting There

• An oceanfront park located at 375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
• Offers a spacious grassy park area to sit and enjoy the sunset views
• I love that this park is dog friendly and has access down to the beach as well.

Salt Creek Beach

Dana Point, Ca

Getting There

• A wide sandy beach located near the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dana Point, Ca
• Can be found at 33333 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629
• Dog friendly
• Parking fee $2

Newport Beach 

Newport Beach Schoolyard

Getting There

• Newport Schoolyard located at 1327 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92661
• The schoolyard consists of a spacious grassy park area and playground; as well as a massive blacktop with a kickball court, tether ball court, handball court, and basketball court. All over looking the pacific ocean.
• The blacktop area is a popular spot for biking, skateboarding, and rollerskating.

Tower 56, Newport Beach

 

The Pacific Ocean

via Catalina Express

The Catalina Express is a sixty passenger vessel departing out of various ports in SoCal.  The ride back from Catalina Island offers stunning views. I highly recommend the trip just to watch how beautifully the sun melts into the sea.