Best Day Camp for Nature Lovers Environmental Nature Center This is the Environmental Nature Center’s third year topping the readers’ poll, but ENC’s nature camps have been around since 1977. Campers receive a “quality science education in an outdoor, hands-on setting.” Summer Little Naturalist Camp is for children ages 3 to 5, while Summer Nature […]

Best Overall Theme Park Disneyland/California Adventure The most famous theme park in the world since 1955, with fireworks and shows every night and new attractions like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and California Adventure’s Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout ride, it tops our list for the 16th year. disneyland.disney.go.com | Anaheim Best Theme Park […]

Best Overall Family Restaurant Ruby’s Diner A 15th-year winner, this diner offers the best in breakfast, lunch and dinner in a comfortable, fun atmosphere. Red-and-white vinyl abound while the staff dons candy-striped uniforms or paper hats for retro fun. But don’t worry — the menu isn’t stuck in the ’50s. You’ll find buffalo cauliflower and […]

Best Date Night Dinner Javier’s The vibe is an exotic and sophisticated mix of old and new, with up-scale takes on haute Mexican cuisine, and backed up by hand-shaken margaritas and a collection of some of the world’s best and rare tequilas, as well as a long list of craft cocktails, beers and wines. With […]

Best Shopping Destination South Coast Plaza The carousel turns in the middle of 250 shops and 30 restaurants, balancing shop and play. But the kid-friendly options for clothing and food also make it an easy choice for parents looking to fit and feed different ages. South Coast Plaza has been a readers’ favorite for 10 […]

Best Mommy & Me Class My Gym A four-year winner, My Gym in Yorba Linda is the perfect place to get kids and babies moving. Arts and crafts, music and games help keep kids engaged and active. From tumbling to handstands, classes grow with your kids and drop-off programs and pay-by-day options make choosing My […]

Voting has ended! Thank you to everyone who voted in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards! Make sure you check out what the best spots throughout Orange County are in Parenting OC’s September 2019 issue. We will also be picking the Readers’ Choice voting winner and will be announcing them on Facebook and Twitter, so please […]

Our annual Readers’ Choice awards has returned for another year of taking you through the best and most unique parts of Orange County. As we’ve done before, we’ve also thrown in some Editors’ Choices to give you a sense of the greatness we see in the county. Sit back and enjoy. Compiled and Written by […]

Best Traditional Day Camp Camp James A “summer magic” has put smiles on the faces of an estimated 40,000 kids during the camp’s 26-year run and It’s a place where kids aged 4 to 11 can relish in the joys of nature by kayaking, interacting with wildlife and splashing in the Pacific. The camp has […]

Best Family Beach and Family Hiking Trail Crystal Cove State Park The secluded, protected and usually uncrowded three-and-a-half-mile cove offers a tranquil day at the beach for families, especially those with small children. Now in its seventh year on the readers’ list with 31 percent of the vote. crystalcovestatepark.org | Newport Beach/Laguna Beach Best Park […]