Follow me as I explore the history and mystery of Santiago Oaks Regional Park, heading to Robbers Peak, the Old Dam, Barham ridge the riperian areas, and more.
The Old Santiago Oaks Dam and Robbers Peak
Category: Orange County
Hiked to the Peak in Santiago Oaks Regional Park
Started off hiking up the Santiago Oaks Creek Trail, and through a series of many different trails, on up to the ridge. I took Oak Trail, Yucca, and then Bumblebee. The trails here are hard packed with dirt and at least 4 feet wide for most of the way. There are lots of mountain bikers… Continue reading Hiked to the Peak in Santiago Oaks Regional Park
A Windy Day and a Big Swell in Dana Point: Killer Dana Rises Again
The swell was building, as massive waves crashed across Dana Point breakwater, a long jetty protecting the harbor. I was standing right by the Ocean Institute with the headlands towering above. I always loved this spot, for checking the waves.
The San Onofre Bluffs: 6 mile Beach Loop Hike
I went for a 6 mile scenic hike at one of my favorite coastal bluffs, at San Onofre State Beach. It’s a kind of strange location to find a state park, sandwiched between a border patrol checkpoint to the east of it, the remnants of a nuke plant to the north of it, and the huge expanse of Camp Pendleton, to the south and east of it.
Doheny TidePooling
Doheny State Beach is a popular beach in summer with surfers, since it tends to offer more favorable conditions for surfers during predominant south winds. It has fire pits, bbq areas, and volleyball nets, along with a cafe. The calm waves make it popular with families, near the north jetty in summer. It’s also a prime spot for tidepooling.
Serafina Hikes 