O'Neill Regional Park

"Oak trees"

I am in love with large, knobby oak trees, and this park satisfies my desire to explore them and see them.  Just driving down Live Oak Canyon Road is a treat as it is covered in a tunnel of oak trees.  

O'Neill Regional Park has many fun and varied elements to it's diverse area.  Some of our favorites are:
* Parking under the large oaks and exploring the dry creek bed next to Live Oak Canyon Road (separated by a rock wall) and playing hide-and-go seek behind the trees.  It's especially beautiful in spring covered with green.  To get to this area, make a sharp right turn after the entrance.
* Hiking up to the Overlook on the Vista Trail.  Access trail head at the end of the road that starts by making a sharp right turn after the entrance.  Trail is approx. 3/4 miles and is a good 300 feet of elevation.
* Playing at the playground near the center of the park.
* Climbing the sycamore trees located throughout the park
* Playing in the Trabucco Creek bed which borders the campground and playground.
* Exploring the small nature and butterfly trails near the playground.

We have yet to visit the nature center because we haven't been to the park on a weekend, but I'm sure it's great too.