Guidebook for San Clemente

Stephanie
Guidebook for San Clemente

Food Scene

This is a great local spot for some budget-friendly, but super tasty, tacos, burritos or quesadillas for under $5! Walk up and grab lunch before heading down to the beach.
25 locals recommend
Pedro's Tacos
550 N El Camino Real
25 locals recommend
This is a great local spot for some budget-friendly, but super tasty, tacos, burritos or quesadillas for under $5! Walk up and grab lunch before heading down to the beach.
Best donuts in town! Also great Acai bowls for healthier mornings.
7 locals recommend
The Grill
202 N El Camino Real
7 locals recommend
Best donuts in town! Also great Acai bowls for healthier mornings.
Starbucks. Something familiar. :)
20 locals recommend
Starbucks
300 S El Camino Real
20 locals recommend
Starbucks. Something familiar. :)
Been here several times and they always have great, fresh menu choices. Something for everyone. Nice ambiance, too.
28 locals recommend
BeachFire
204 Avenida Del Mar
28 locals recommend
Been here several times and they always have great, fresh menu choices. Something for everyone. Nice ambiance, too.
Haven't made it yet, but everyone raves that it's the best pizza around.
31 locals recommend
Pizza Port San Clemente
301 N El Camino Real
31 locals recommend
Haven't made it yet, but everyone raves that it's the best pizza around.
Another great breakfast spot! A nice little, sit-down cafe.
22 locals recommend
Antoine's Cafe
218 S El Camino Real
22 locals recommend
Another great breakfast spot! A nice little, sit-down cafe.
One of the highest-rated restaurants in San Clemente!
85 locals recommend
Nick's San Clemente
213 Avenida Del Mar
85 locals recommend
One of the highest-rated restaurants in San Clemente!
Lovely mexican restaurant, with authentic, handmade tortillas on Sundays!
Los Patios
111 W Avenida Palizada
Lovely mexican restaurant, with authentic, handmade tortillas on Sundays!
A great coffee house! Roasting done in house. And they have some of the BEST pastries I've EVER had--the almond croissant is incredible.
17 locals recommend
Hidden House Coffee
31791 Los Rios St
17 locals recommend
A great coffee house! Roasting done in house. And they have some of the BEST pastries I've EVER had--the almond croissant is incredible.
Great Italian food! Nice outdoor seating!
35 locals recommend
Sonny's Pizza & Pasta
429 N El Camino Real
35 locals recommend
Great Italian food! Nice outdoor seating!

Everything Else

This is the closest beach access. A paved trail that connects directly to the beach-side path with several beach accesses to choose from.
270 W Mariposa
270 West Escalones
This is the closest beach access. A paved trail that connects directly to the beach-side path with several beach accesses to choose from.
Downtown San Clemente is located here, on Ave Del Mar. It is an easy 20 min walk or short drive. Lots of great restaurants, shops, and bars.
28 locals recommend
Avenida Del Mar
Avenida Del Mar
28 locals recommend
Downtown San Clemente is located here, on Ave Del Mar. It is an easy 20 min walk or short drive. Lots of great restaurants, shops, and bars.
Looking for a place to attend Sunday morning? This is a great family-friendly church community!
South Coast Christian Church
31501 Avenida Los Cerritos
Looking for a place to attend Sunday morning? This is a great family-friendly church community!

Essentials

Closest grocery store.
72 locals recommend
Ralphs
903 S El Camino Real
72 locals recommend
Closest grocery store.

Shopping

The best quality leather flip-flops and sandals. Here is where it all began. They have a nice store with some great sales!
12 locals recommend
Rainbow Sandals Factory Outlet
326 Calle de Los Molinos
12 locals recommend
The best quality leather flip-flops and sandals. Here is where it all began. They have a nice store with some great sales!
A little wine bar with great wine tasting deals.
15 locals recommend
San Clemente Wine Company
212-1/2 Avenida Del Mar
15 locals recommend
A little wine bar with great wine tasting deals.
Beautiful outdoor mall, classic Southern California Style. Worth the drive, if you like shopping.
554 locals recommend
Irvine Spectrum Center
554 locals recommend
Beautiful outdoor mall, classic Southern California Style. Worth the drive, if you like shopping.
Craving chocolate?
13 locals recommend
Schmid's of San Clemente Fine Chocolate
99 Avenida Del Mar
13 locals recommend
Craving chocolate?

Entertainment & Activities

Closest park. Has swings and slides if the kids just need to get out some energy!
Max Berg Plaza Park
1100 Calle Puente
Closest park. Has swings and slides if the kids just need to get out some energy!
My favorite park within walking distance. Great play structures with a beautiful view of the beach. Nice beach access right there, too.
15 locals recommend
Linda Lane Park
400 Linda Ln
15 locals recommend
My favorite park within walking distance. Great play structures with a beautiful view of the beach. Nice beach access right there, too.
One of the best fence-enclosed parks I've ever seen, as well as a community pool. Daily passes available ($6 kids $8 adult). Hours vary.
Vista Hermosa Sports Park
987 Avenida Vista Hermosa
One of the best fence-enclosed parks I've ever seen, as well as a community pool. Daily passes available ($6 kids $8 adult). Hours vary.
Family fun petting zoo! In a great location of Old Town San Juan Capistrano. Close to the mission.
13 locals recommend
ZOOMARS
31791 Los Rios St
13 locals recommend
Family fun petting zoo! In a great location of Old Town San Juan Capistrano. Close to the mission.

Sightseeing

Disneyland. Happiest place on earth.
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland. Happiest place on earth.
Downtown LA
737 locals recommend
Downtown Los Angeles
737 locals recommend
Downtown LA
Hollywood.
658 locals recommend
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard
658 locals recommend
Hollywood.
Downtown San Diego.
290 locals recommend
San Diego
290 locals recommend
Downtown San Diego.
Beautiful pier with several restaurants, surrounded by beautiful beaches.
34 locals recommend
San Clemente Pier
San Clemente Pier
34 locals recommend
Beautiful pier with several restaurants, surrounded by beautiful beaches.