Lake Forest is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Lake Forest offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lake Forest there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

Have a good time at the Lake Forest Sports Park. Recently built in 2014, this massive park features 86 acres (35 hectares) of entertaining opportunities for everyone. The park boasts of two outdoor basketball courts, two soccer fields, a 3 acre (1 hectare) common lawn and playgrounds for the kids. These are just a few of the park’s amenities. Your favorite four-legged friends are welcome in the park too, though within certain areas. This makes the Lake Forest Sports Park a fantastic place to visit for the entire family.

Check out the local Foothill Ranch Community Park. Foothill Ranch Community Park is the perfect place to let the kids play while you sit back and relax for a bit. The park has a large playground as well as soccer fields, basketball courts, and baseball/softball fields. Bring your lunch and eat it at one of the picnic tables or take a stroll along the walking paths.

Take a tour of the Arden Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens. Madame Helena Modjeska was a renowned actress of Polish descent who had this house built as a retreat for her time spent away from the limelight back in the 1880-1900s. Today, it is known as both a California historical landmark as well as a National Historic Landmark. You can take a tour of this magnificent house, either self-guided on Saturdays or with a guide on Wednesdays or Saturdays. Reservations are required, so be sure to book your tour ahead of time.

Escape in time from The Scene Escape Rooms. Escape rooms are a fun way to get your brain working and have fun with your family and friends at the same time. At The Scene Escape Rooms, you can choose between two rooms to escape, and you have an hour in which to do it. Escapes are by reservation only, so be sure to book your time and date through their website.

Step back in time at the Heritage Hill Historical Park. Heritage Hill Historical Park spans 4.1 acres (1.6 hectares) and features four fully restored buildings that have been set up in the stylings of the Mexican Rancho era. The park offers both guided and self-guided tours, where you can learn a bit about the history of the Orange County. If you plan on touring with a group of eight or more, be sure to reserve your tour at least three weeks in advance to guarantee that your group is accommodated.