Guidebook for San Clemente
Drinks & Nightlife
Local craft beer tasting room. Fun events (yoga and a beer anyone?), food trucks (check their website for food truck schedule).
Left Coast Brewing Co.
1245 Puerta Del SolLocal craft beer tasting room. Fun events (yoga and a beer anyone?), food trucks (check their website for food truck schedule).
Best Wine Bar in town! Good food as well. They often have live music.
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The Cellar
156 Avenida Del MarBest Wine Bar in town! Good food as well. They often have live music.
Part of the famous San Clemente "triangle" bar scene.
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Ole's Tavern
127 S El Camino RealPart of the famous San Clemente "triangle" bar scene.
Part of the famous San Clemente "triangle" bar scene.
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Red Fox Lounge
220 S El Camino RealPart of the famous San Clemente "triangle" bar scene.
Part of the famous San Clemente "triangle" bar scene.
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Goody's Tavern
206 S El Camino RealPart of the famous San Clemente "triangle" bar scene.
Great local brewery very close to our home. Casual atmosphere to taste a round. Usually has a food truck from lunch through dinner hours. Check their website for the food truck calendar.
Lost Winds Brewing Company
924 Calle NegocioGreat local brewery very close to our home. Casual atmosphere to taste a round. Usually has a food truck from lunch through dinner hours. Check their website for the food truck calendar.
Local brewery with casual atmosphere, sports on tv, food trucks (check their calendar for food truck schedule). My FAVORITE beer ever - Unicorn Juice, is a must try!
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Artifex Brewing Company
919 Calle AmanecerLocal brewery with casual atmosphere, sports on tv, food trucks (check their calendar for food truck schedule). My FAVORITE beer ever - Unicorn Juice, is a must try!
Indoor/outdoor bar with decent food menu. Not your typical bar food. Fire pits and corn holes. A great place to hang out, catch a game on the indoor televisions. Try the Moscow mules! Opens at 5pm daily (as it's truly a bar). Happy Hour daily 5-7pm and Sunday ALL DAY!
JD's Kitchen And Bar
215 S El Camino RealIndoor/outdoor bar with decent food menu. Not your typical bar food. Fire pits and corn holes. A great place to hang out, catch a game on the indoor televisions. Try the Moscow mules! Opens at 5pm daily (as it's truly a bar). Happy Hour daily 5-7pm and Sunday ALL DAY!
Super local place in the heart of downtown San Clemente. Food is "good". Great local ambiance and great bar.
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H.H. Cotton's
201 Avenida Del MarSuper local place in the heart of downtown San Clemente. Food is "good". Great local ambiance and great bar.
Super local place and surf industry vibe. Serves food as well - try the poke bowls!
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Nomads Canteen
102 Avenida CabrilloSuper local place and surf industry vibe. Serves food as well - try the poke bowls!
Local craft distillery tasting room. Order yummy drinks to taste the liquor. Food also available.
Drift Distillery
940 Calle AmanecerLocal craft distillery tasting room. Order yummy drinks to taste the liquor. Food also available.
Everything Else
Talega Golf Club
990 Avenida TalegaNearest golf course open to the public. Restaurant and bar.
Beautiful, modern, sport complex with two public pools, aports filelds, and kids park.
Vista Hermosa Sports Park
987 Avenida Vista HermosaBeautiful, modern, sport complex with two public pools, aports filelds, and kids park.
YNG Studios
102 S Ola VistaYoga studio.
Very new 24 Hour Fitness located just minutes from our home.
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24 Hour Fitness
7887 Center AveVery new 24 Hour Fitness located just minutes from our home.
Our municipal golf course is close by, affordable, and boasts some beautiful views! It's not your typically municipal course.
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San Clemente Municipal Golf Course
150 E Avenida MagdalenaOur municipal golf course is close by, affordable, and boasts some beautiful views! It's not your typically municipal course.
Sightseeing
Trestles Beach
World famous surf beach.
I-San Onofre State Beach
Old Pacific HighwayLong board surf beach - local favorite.
Ole Hanson Beach Club
105 Avenida PicoAccess to North Beach and the beautiful beach trail.
City landmark - stroll out and watch the surfers. Grab a drink at the bar on the pier.
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San Clemente Pier
San Clemente PierCity landmark - stroll out and watch the surfers. Grab a drink at the bar on the pier.
Our quaint downtown area - shopping, restaurants, and bars.
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Avenida Del Mar
Avenida Del MarOur quaint downtown area - shopping, restaurants, and bars.
Local favorite surf, swim, body boarding beach. Surfboards limited to early mornings in the summer months. Snack bar. Restrooms.
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T-Street Beach
339 W Paseo De CristobalLocal favorite surf, swim, body boarding beach. Surfboards limited to early mornings in the summer months. Snack bar. Restrooms.
Ocean view park with picnic tables, bocci ball courts, and daily free yoga classes at 10am.
Lantern Bay Park
25111 Park LanternOcean view park with picnic tables, bocci ball courts, and daily free yoga classes at 10am.
Shop, stroll through the harbor, picnics, access to "baby beach" (good place to learn to SUP (stand up paddle) or rent a sailboat.
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Dana Point Harbor
Shop, stroll through the harbor, picnics, access to "baby beach" (good place to learn to SUP (stand up paddle) or rent a sailboat.
State Beach with easy access/parking. Daily parking fee.
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Doheny State Beach
State Beach with easy access/parking. Daily parking fee.
Arts & Culture
Cabrillo Playhouse
202 Avenida CabrilloLive theater in the heart of downtown. Affordable and intimate venue.
Home of the founding father of San Clemente - Ole Hanson. Now a cultural center and museum (of sorts). Located above the pier.
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Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
415 Avenida GranadaHome of the founding father of San Clemente - Ole Hanson. Now a cultural center and museum (of sorts). Located above the pier.
Shopping
World famous Rainbow Sandals original factory and store location. Now is their outlet store and offers every selection of Rainbows made. A must have San Clemente souvenir.
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Rainbow Sandals Factory Outlet
326 Calle de Los MolinosWorld famous Rainbow Sandals original factory and store location. Now is their outlet store and offers every selection of Rainbows made. A must have San Clemente souvenir.
Newly opened in late 2015 Factory Outlet shopping center. Many top stores - Nike, Puma, Calvin Klein, to name a few.
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Outlets at San Clemente
101 W Avenida Vista HermosaNewly opened in late 2015 Factory Outlet shopping center. Many top stores - Nike, Puma, Calvin Klein, to name a few.
Restaurants
Indoor and open-air seating. Fabulous menu and great cocktails. Downtown on Ave Del Mar.
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Nick's San Clemente
213 Avenida Del MarIndoor and open-air seating. Fabulous menu and great cocktails. Downtown on Ave Del Mar.
Upscale brunch menu. Can dress casual. The upscale refers to different and interesting menu. On Ave. Del Mar.
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Cafe Mimosa
243 Avenida Del MarUpscale brunch menu. Can dress casual. The upscale refers to different and interesting menu. On Ave. Del Mar.
Best food in San Clemente!! Eat in the lounge or dining room. Launch is also a great place for appetizers and cocktails.
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Vine Restaurant & Bar
211 N El Camino RealBest food in San Clemente!! Eat in the lounge or dining room. Launch is also a great place for appetizers and cocktails.
Takeout Italian food that is sit-down restaurant worthy!
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Guichos Eatery
1110 S El Camino RealTakeout Italian food that is sit-down restaurant worthy!
Restaurant and bar right on the pier. Food is "ok", but the views and ambiance are a must-do for visitors.
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Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida VictoriaRestaurant and bar right on the pier. Food is "ok", but the views and ambiance are a must-do for visitors.
Great local breakfast with a hippie vibe. Many vegan and vegetarian options - but also serves traditional breakfast.
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Cafe Rae
1421 N El Camino RealGreat local breakfast with a hippie vibe. Many vegan and vegetarian options - but also serves traditional breakfast.
Sonny's has been here since the 1970s. Long time local favorite! You'll wait for a seat, but it goes fast.
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Sonny's Pizza & Pasta
429 N El Camino RealSonny's has been here since the 1970s. Long time local favorite! You'll wait for a seat, but it goes fast.
Newer place in town and it's fabulous! Go on Tuesday night for "all you can eat mussels". It's great for lunch or dinner - or just a drink at the bar and appetizers. Located on Ave Del Mar.
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Brussels Bistro
222 Forest AveNewer place in town and it's fabulous! Go on Tuesday night for "all you can eat mussels". It's great for lunch or dinner - or just a drink at the bar and appetizers. Located on Ave Del Mar.
Super local's spot. Doesn't look like much from the outside. Great menu! Lunch or dinner.
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MRK Public
1402 S El Camino RealSuper local's spot. Doesn't look like much from the outside. Great menu! Lunch or dinner.
Best breakfast around - a bit pricey but totally worth it! Organic and local ingredients take priority here. Breakfast and lunch menu both served all day. This is one town north in Dana Point.
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Maison Cafe + Market
24501 CA-1Best breakfast around - a bit pricey but totally worth it! Organic and local ingredients take priority here. Breakfast and lunch menu both served all day. This is one town north in Dana Point.
The sister restaurant to "Nick's". South of Nicks is upscale Mexican fusion. Very good food and drink menu.
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South of Nick's San Clemente | Mexican Kitchen + Bar
110 North El Camino RealThe sister restaurant to "Nick's". South of Nicks is upscale Mexican fusion. Very good food and drink menu.
Great for lunch or a simple dinner. Healthy menu and many vegan/vegetarian options.
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Active Culture
111 S El Camino RealGreat for lunch or a simple dinner. Healthy menu and many vegan/vegetarian options.
Long-time favorite dive Mexican place.
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La Siesta Mexican Restaurant
920 N El Camino RealLong-time favorite dive Mexican place.
Fabulous burgers of all types. Build your burger. Quality meats and all hand-made patties. Also serves large selection of local draft beers.
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The Riders Club Cafe
1701 N El Camino RealFabulous burgers of all types. Build your burger. Quality meats and all hand-made patties. Also serves large selection of local draft beers.
Cafe Hermosa
979 Avenida PicoPretty close to our place - serves breakfast and lunch. Healthy foods!
Colombian food! Local family-run place where the "mama" has shared her traditional recipes. Simple place.
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La Colombiana
1640 N El Camino RealColombian food! Local family-run place where the "mama" has shared her traditional recipes. Simple place.
Surfer vibe locals place. Very casual, but good food and a fun atmosphere! Try the poke bowls!
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Nomads Canteen
102 Avenida CabrilloSurfer vibe locals place. Very casual, but good food and a fun atmosphere! Try the poke bowls!
Fabulous "order at the counter" Mexican food! Fresh and healthy.
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Sancho's Tacos
602 Pacific Coast HwyFabulous "order at the counter" Mexican food! Fresh and healthy.
Right on Coast Highway with a view of the beach across the road. This place has been here since the early 1970s - when President Nixon would frequent the place. Quirky decor. It's a "must see" - if anything drop in for a drink and chips and guacamole.
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Olamendi's Mexican Restaurant
34660 Pacific Coast HwyRight on Coast Highway with a view of the beach across the road. This place has been here since the early 1970s - when President Nixon would frequent the place. Quirky decor. It's a "must see" - if anything drop in for a drink and chips and guacamole.
Coffee Shops
The best local coffee place. Ambiance at this pier bowl location. Great avocado toast and small breakfast fare as well.
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Bear Coast Coffee
618 1/2 Avenida VictoriaThe best local coffee place. Ambiance at this pier bowl location. Great avocado toast and small breakfast fare as well.
Same company as the Bear Coast across from the pier. But this one is about 1 mile from our home on this hill. Located in the Stance HQ business park.
Bear Coast Coffee @ Stance HQ
197 Avenida La PataSame company as the Bear Coast across from the pier. But this one is about 1 mile from our home on this hill. Located in the Stance HQ business park.
Relax in this cool place and grab a cup of your favorite coffee or espresso drink. Great place to hang out and read or work on your laptop. Local's vibe.
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Zebra House Coffee
1001 S El Camino RealRelax in this cool place and grab a cup of your favorite coffee or espresso drink. Great place to hang out and read or work on your laptop. Local's vibe.
Another great local coffee shop. Right down Ave Pico and close to the beach. Grab a cup of coffee and head to the beach trail for a stroll.
High Tide Coffee Co
1624 N El Camino RealAnother great local coffee shop. Right down Ave Pico and close to the beach. Grab a cup of coffee and head to the beach trail for a stroll.