A Taste of Orange County
Food scene
This is one of the best breakfast places in town. They are Hawaiian inspired and have a vast selection of amazing breakfast items. From coconut syrup pancakes to kailua pork slider, this place is the best bang for the buck.
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Stacks Pancake House
34255 CA-1This is one of the best breakfast places in town. They are Hawaiian inspired and have a vast selection of amazing breakfast items. From coconut syrup pancakes to kailua pork slider, this place is the best bang for the buck.
Defiantly more of a classier establishment. Has some of the best food in town, and is perfect for a date night.
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Coastal Kitchen
34091 CA-1Defiantly more of a classier establishment. Has some of the best food in town, and is perfect for a date night.
Great place for Steak, Salmon, or a delicious salad. Definitely on the $$-$$$ price range, but so worth it. Located just up the street from San Clemente pier and in the heart of restaurants and shops in San Clement, this place is hard to beat.
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Nick's San Clemente
213 Avenida Del MarGreat place for Steak, Salmon, or a delicious salad. Definitely on the $$-$$$ price range, but so worth it. Located just up the street from San Clemente pier and in the heart of restaurants and shops in San Clement, this place is hard to beat.
Some of the best food in town. On the weekends its hard to get a table because they are always busy. Live music throughout the week sets a nice vibe for a night out with friends or a nice date.
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Trevor's at the Tracks
26701 Verdugo StSome of the best food in town. On the weekends its hard to get a table because they are always busy. Live music throughout the week sets a nice vibe for a night out with friends or a nice date.
Great place for breakfast or lunch. One of the local favorites, Located across the street from Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach.
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RJ's Cafe
25001 Dana Point Harbor DrGreat place for breakfast or lunch. One of the local favorites, Located across the street from Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach.
Sur Coffee is one of the best coffee shops in Orange County. Great place to work on your laptop or grab a latte before the beach.
118 S El Camino Real
118 South El Camino RealSur Coffee is one of the best coffee shops in Orange County. Great place to work on your laptop or grab a latte before the beach.
Cute place for a date night in downtown San Clemente. If you like wine and cheese this will be your place.
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The Cellar
156 Avenida Del MarCute place for a date night in downtown San Clemente. If you like wine and cheese this will be your place.
Great food and a great atmosphere. Located right next to Dana Point Harbor.
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Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
25001 Dana Point Harbor DrGreat food and a great atmosphere. Located right next to Dana Point Harbor.
Rated #1 on Yelp in 2019, this bakery is nationally recognized for having some of the best pastries and foods in California.
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
7640 Beach BlvdRated #1 on Yelp in 2019, this bakery is nationally recognized for having some of the best pastries and foods in California.
Hands down one of the cutest places on this list. Great food and good vibes. Definitely worth a visit if you are into food vlogging.
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Mayfield
31761 Camino CapistranoHands down one of the cutest places on this list. Great food and good vibes. Definitely worth a visit if you are into food vlogging.
Some of the best Sushi in Orange County hands down. There is no reservations and make sure to get there early. If you are a sushi lover, this is the place for you.
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Muse Sushi Bar
223 Avenida Del MarSome of the best Sushi in Orange County hands down. There is no reservations and make sure to get there early. If you are a sushi lover, this is the place for you.
Bar scene
This place is great to go grab a drink or have a casual brunch with some friends. If you like to go out, they have live music throughout the week. This Irish tavern has it's own personality.
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Hennessey's Tavern
34111 La PlazaThis place is great to go grab a drink or have a casual brunch with some friends. If you like to go out, they have live music throughout the week. This Irish tavern has it's own personality.
Great place to grab lunch or a drink. Definitely meant for an older crowd, but younger folks are equally as welcomed. This is defiantly a frequented local spot.
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StillWater Spirits & Sounds
24701 Del Prado AveGreat place to grab lunch or a drink. Definitely meant for an older crowd, but younger folks are equally as welcomed. This is defiantly a frequented local spot.
One of the trendiest bars in San Clemente. Definitely a younger crowd, but this place has a unique vibe. Think of cowboy meets surfer and you will be able to picture the overall theme at Landers. A circular bar sits in the middle and gives a great communal feel. Live music and DJ's play throughout the week. Feel free to pick up a vintage jacket, because this Bar and Grill has a thrifted items for sale.
Landers
1814 North El Camino RealOne of the trendiest bars in San Clemente. Definitely a younger crowd, but this place has a unique vibe. Think of cowboy meets surfer and you will be able to picture the overall theme at Landers. A circular bar sits in the middle and gives a great communal feel. Live music and DJ's play throughout the week. Feel free to pick up a vintage jacket, because this Bar and Grill has a thrifted items for sale.
Great place for live music and drinks on a Friday or Saturday night.
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Marine Room Tavern
214 Ocean AveGreat place for live music and drinks on a Friday or Saturday night.
Great place for live music on the weekends. Definitely a dive bar vibe with a dance floor in front of the stage. Drinks are fairly priced and the history is definitely there.
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Sandpiper
1183 S Coast HwyGreat place for live music on the weekends. Definitely a dive bar vibe with a dance floor in front of the stage. Drinks are fairly priced and the history is definitely there.
Dive bar in the heart of San Clemente. Always busy on the weekends.
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Ole's Tavern
127 S El Camino RealDive bar in the heart of San Clemente. Always busy on the weekends.
Great place for a sunset dinner or to go out and get drinks.
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Skyloft
422 S Coast HwyGreat place for a sunset dinner or to go out and get drinks.
Nomads Canteen
102 Avenida CabrilloGreat place for lunch or to grab a few drinks.
Beaches
Great beach to go lay out in the sun at with family during the summer. It has outdoor grills, large grass fields, bike path, volleyball courts, surfboard and E-bike rentals just to name a few. If you like to longboard (surf) this is a great spot for beginners.
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Doheny State Beach
Great beach to go lay out in the sun at with family during the summer. It has outdoor grills, large grass fields, bike path, volleyball courts, surfboard and E-bike rentals just to name a few. If you like to longboard (surf) this is a great spot for beginners.
Known as "Strands" beach this place has amazing views of the pacific coastline. Great for summer fun or some spear fishing. Multiple paved walkways lead down to the beach as well as staircases. Multi-million dollar properties located in "The Strand" fill the cliff side. This beach is great for surfing and family days.
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Dana Strands Beach
34001-34099 Selva RoadKnown as "Strands" beach this place has amazing views of the pacific coastline. Great for summer fun or some spear fishing. Multiple paved walkways lead down to the beach as well as staircases. Multi-million dollar properties located in "The Strand" fill the cliff side. This beach is great for surfing and family days.
One of the iconic beaches in Dana Point. Great for BBQ's in the summer or throwing the football on the large grass hills. Located right next to the Ritz Carlton, this area mixes luxury and sand in a perfectly unique way.
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Isibhede saseSalt Creek
Ritz Cove DrOne of the iconic beaches in Dana Point. Great for BBQ's in the summer or throwing the football on the large grass hills. Located right next to the Ritz Carlton, this area mixes luxury and sand in a perfectly unique way.
The pier is the perfect spot to catch the sunset or have a fun day at the beach. Great coffee and restaurants accompany the surrounding area. Just be ready to compete for parking on the weekend or during the summer.
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San Clemente Pier station
615 Avenida VictoriaThe pier is the perfect spot to catch the sunset or have a fun day at the beach. Great coffee and restaurants accompany the surrounding area. Just be ready to compete for parking on the weekend or during the summer.
The beaches in Laguna Beach are mesmerizing and definitely worth taking a look.
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Laguna Beach
The beaches in Laguna Beach are mesmerizing and definitely worth taking a look.
City/town information
The city just to the south is known as "The Spanish Village by the Sea". From the Spanish adobe villas to the beautiful beaches, this city has a lot to offer. Home to many pro surfing events for WSL, this city has countless surfing spots for interdicted to professional level surfers. A 3 mile long trail runs adjacent to the beach for runners and hikers to have some of the best views during sunset. Restaurants here are top notch and have their own luxury and bohemian atmospheres. I would definitely take a stroll this this amazing little beach town.
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San Clemente
The city just to the south is known as "The Spanish Village by the Sea". From the Spanish adobe villas to the beautiful beaches, this city has a lot to offer. Home to many pro surfing events for WSL, this city has countless surfing spots for interdicted to professional level surfers. A 3 mile long trail runs adjacent to the beach for runners and hikers to have some of the best views during sunset. Restaurants here are top notch and have their own luxury and bohemian atmospheres. I would definitely take a stroll this this amazing little beach town.
Known for its art scene, this city easily has some of the most beautiful beaches in California. It is one of those places you have to experience for yourself. Located just to the north of Dana Point.
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Laguna Beach
Known for its art scene, this city easily has some of the most beautiful beaches in California. It is one of those places you have to experience for yourself. Located just to the north of Dana Point.
This town has historical roots which go back hundreds of years to when Spanish missionaries like Juniperro Serra, were spreading their teachings to all of California. Today this town is bustling with restaurants, bars, mexican markets, trendy boutique brunch spots, live music, wedding venues, and much more. This town may not be ocean facing, but is definitely worth a visit. Located just to the east of Dana Point.
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San Juan Capistrano
This town has historical roots which go back hundreds of years to when Spanish missionaries like Juniperro Serra, were spreading their teachings to all of California. Today this town is bustling with restaurants, bars, mexican markets, trendy boutique brunch spots, live music, wedding venues, and much more. This town may not be ocean facing, but is definitely worth a visit. Located just to the east of Dana Point.
Shopping
Located a few miles south of Dana Point. This shopping center offers brands including Nike, Calvin Klein, H&M, New Balance, and much more. Feel free to grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants located here as well.
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Outlets at San Clemente
101 W Avenida Vista HermosaLocated a few miles south of Dana Point. This shopping center offers brands including Nike, Calvin Klein, H&M, New Balance, and much more. Feel free to grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants located here as well.
This mall has it all, and is a great place to take photos with Santa during Christmas. Shops include Vans, Macy's, Nordstrom, H&M, Steve Madden, Apple Store, and more.
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The Shops At Mission Viejo
Shops At Mission ViejoThis mall has it all, and is a great place to take photos with Santa during Christmas. Shops include Vans, Macy's, Nordstrom, H&M, Steve Madden, Apple Store, and more.
Has all of the shops you will need. Located where the 5 freeway meets the 405 freeway in the heart of Irvine. Everything from the Apple Store, Nordstrom, Movies, and other activities can be found here.
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Irvine Spectrum Center
Has all of the shops you will need. Located where the 5 freeway meets the 405 freeway in the heart of Irvine. Everything from the Apple Store, Nordstrom, Movies, and other activities can be found here.
Some of the most high end fashion brands are featured at this mall. If you like luxury, this place is for you.
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrSome of the most high end fashion brands are featured at this mall. If you like luxury, this place is for you.
This shopping center has everything from restaurants to furniture stores. Anything you are looking for can be found here. Has brands from West Elm, Louis Vuitton, North Face, and much more.
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StThis shopping center has everything from restaurants to furniture stores. Anything you are looking for can be found here. Has brands from West Elm, Louis Vuitton, North Face, and much more.
Entertainment & Activities
This place is world famous and offers some of the best times for families and couples to enjoy. Make sure to buy your tickets ahead of time online to avoid the long lines.
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Disneyland Drive
Disneyland DriveThis place is world famous and offers some of the best times for families and couples to enjoy. Make sure to buy your tickets ahead of time online to avoid the long lines.
Amazing place to see wildlife and explore all of what the world famous San Diego Zoo has to offer.
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San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
Amazing place to see wildlife and explore all of what the world famous San Diego Zoo has to offer.
Cute little place to take the kids to pet guinea pigs or chickens, and even go for a horse ride. Located in the quaint Los Rios district
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ZOOMARS
31791 Los Rios StCute little place to take the kids to pet guinea pigs or chickens, and even go for a horse ride. Located in the quaint Los Rios district
Great place to play 18 holes. Priced at under $60
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San Clemente Municipal Golf Course
150 E Avenida MagdalenaGreat place to play 18 holes. Priced at under $60
Higher end golf course with some spectacular views.
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Monarch Beach Golf Links
50 Monarch Beach Resort NHigher end golf course with some spectacular views.
Paintball park to go with friends and let out your inner Call of Duty
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The Paintball Park
1700 Vandegrift BlvdPaintball park to go with friends and let out your inner Call of Duty
Amusement park located in Northern Orange County. Super fun place if you are into rollercoasters and thrills.
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Knotts Berry Farm station
Amusement park located in Northern Orange County. Super fun place if you are into rollercoasters and thrills.
If you are a baseball fan, just up the road in a Major League Team (Los Angeles Angels)
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I-Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayIf you are a baseball fan, just up the road in a Major League Team (Los Angeles Angels)
Home to the Anaheim Ducks Hockey team, this venue boasts a vast amount of events from the UFC to Ariana Grande. Check local event websites to see what is happening at the Honda Center.
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Honda Center
2695 E Katella AveHome to the Anaheim Ducks Hockey team, this venue boasts a vast amount of events from the UFC to Ariana Grande. Check local event websites to see what is happening at the Honda Center.
Great venue to catch the latest movies in theatre. They serve drinks and food right to your chair.
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Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas
32401 Golden LanternGreat venue to catch the latest movies in theatre. They serve drinks and food right to your chair.
Arts & Culture
Built by the Spanish settlers before 1800, this historic site is home to some the rich Catholic and Spanish/Mexican history present in California .
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Built by the Spanish settlers before 1800, this historic site is home to some the rich Catholic and Spanish/Mexican history present in California .