Guidebook for San Clemente
Food Scene
Sonny's Pizza & Pasta
429 N El Camino RealReally good Italian food...Garlic lovers dream!
New Mandarin Garden
111 W Avenida PalizadaOur personal favorite
Theirs was the first fish taco i ever tried, back in the 80s, and I consider it my go-to. Their carne asada is good, too.
25 locals recommend
Pedro's Tacos
550 N El Camino RealTheirs was the first fish taco i ever tried, back in the 80s, and I consider it my go-to. Their carne asada is good, too.
Biggie's Burgers
1017 S El Camino RealBest burger in town!
Our out-of-the-way hole-in-the-wall lifelong favorite. Only open for breakfast and lunch, their pico de gallo is award-winning.
6 locals recommend
S.C. Cafe
1810 S El Camino RealOur out-of-the-way hole-in-the-wall lifelong favorite. Only open for breakfast and lunch, their pico de gallo is award-winning.
One of our favorite Mexican food restaurants. The shrimp botanas. THE SHRIMP BOTANAS!
60 locals recommend
Avila's El Ranchito
318 Main StOne of our favorite Mexican food restaurants. The shrimp botanas. THE SHRIMP BOTANAS!
A thicker crust pizza, and several microbrews on tap. loudish.
31 locals recommend
Pizza Port San Clemente
301 N El Camino RealA thicker crust pizza, and several microbrews on tap. loudish.
LaRocco's Pizzeria
113 S El Camino RealNew York style thin crust pizza, by the slice.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cellar
156 Avenida Del MarFine wines, food and sometimes music. Cozy cool adult atmosphere.
H.H. Cotton's
201 Avenida Del MarVery good fusion food, good drinks. definitely loud though.
Watching the sunset with your favorite person? Add your favorite drink and you've got it made.
87 locals recommend
Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida VictoriaWatching the sunset with your favorite person? Add your favorite drink and you've got it made.
Sightseeing
San Clemente Pier station
615 Avenida Victoria