The crew over at the Register Mom Blog have a discussion going on about which OC beach is the most family friendly, and since we get a lot of beach lovers on this site, I thought I’d ask the readers here if they have any thoughts.

Just in case you didn’t see the post, check it out here. And if you have any thoughts, be sure to post them in the comments section of the post.

Here’s my thoughts and what I wrote:

I don’t have kids, but since I’m at the beach all the time I thought I’d give my two cents …and I’m kind of like a 5 year old some times, so hopefully this will be useful:
- North side of Newport Pier: I love this area, and it’s close to a lot of key things like eateries and a bathroom, as well as the lifeguard headquarters. The waves here in summer are usually mellow, key for a safe day at the beach. Parking can be tough, but if you can nab a spot in the lot, there’s no walking involved.
- Laguna Beach: The kids love the tidepools here, and it’s one of my favorites because of the quaint feel.
- Baby Beach: You would think, with a name like that… although there are no waves and kids can play here, nearby bathrooms and a nice view of the harbor, it has really bad water quality and is constantly on the “Beach Bummer” list. Yuck!
- Doheny: Fun family beach with small waves, but rocky bottom can kill the feet. Also iffy water quality.

If you’re headed to the beach, make sure you always check with a lifeguard on duty about any warnings, such as rip currents or sting rays. Have fun out there!

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