Miles of paths and nature trails for the hiker provide the perfect opportunity to exercise at your own pace while enjoying the scenery. If pedaling gently wind through all the parks. Mountain bike enthusiasts is your pleasure, discover miles of bike paths which can set out on seemingly endless trails of beautiful yet rugged terrain. Horses are welcome in several of the natural parks.
Equestrian trails lead over gentle hills, through shade trees and chaparral.
Caspers Wilderness Park and O'Neill Regional Park offer campgrounds for equestrians. A number of park lakes are stocked with freshwater fish, and most harbor and beach facilities offer great saltwater fishing. Small boat enthusiasts can take to the water at Irvine Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Park, Newport Harbor, Newport Dunes Aquatics, Dana Point Harbor and Sunset Marina Park. From frisbees to horseshoes, baseball to jogging and walking, there's plenty of action for the athletically inclined, too. Some facilities offer tennis volleyball, basketball and handball.