The kids will sleep soundly after a fun day out at Thousand Steps Beach. Hunt for shiny seashore treasures, stick a toe in the water or maybe even fly a kite!

This stretch of coastline is free to enter, which is terrific news if you're watching your money. Thousand Steps Beach is located in South Laguna. When you're finished, Main Beach Park, Mission San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point Harbor are in the area and also worth checking out.

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