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San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
Irvine, CA
By Simir Shah
Over 300 acres of freshwater ponds with flat, genuinely stroller-friendly loop trails. More than 300 bird species have been recorded here, so bring binoculars if you have them.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
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City depth 2026IrvineWildlife sanctuary
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