Around Irvine | Secret Beach Parent-Child Field Guide

🌊 Hidden Gem Features • A mini-fjord tucked away in Laguna ⛰️ • Spiral staircase + cliffside trail = Real-life Moana 🧜♀️ • Ocean wave white noise = Nature's lullaby 🎵 🅿️ Parking Hacks ▫️ Weekend secret: Hidden spots in nearby neighborhoods 🚙 ▫️ Weekdays after 3PM: Private beach vibes ✨ 👶 Must-Know for Parents 1️⃣ Baby carrier! Baby carrier! Baby carrier! (217 steps 🚼) 2️⃣ Tide pools = Natural aquarium 🐠 (low tide only) 3️⃣ Sunset headlamps = Safety + magic 🌅 🎒 Packing Pro Tips ✓ Compact picnic blanket 🌯 ✓ Splash-proof diaper bag 💦 ✓ Grippy water shoes 👟 (🍦 P.S. The gelato 3 blocks east? Worth every sticky finger!) (🌅 The golden hour before sunset is breathtaking - but don't forget headlamps for the return!) #IrvineSecrets #CaliforniaCoastKids #BeachLife