San Clemente Guidebook

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San Clemente Guidebook

Sightseeing

36 locals recommend
Trestles Beach
36 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
San Onofre Beach
21 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
San Clemente State Beach
30 locals recommend
102 locals recommend
San Clemente Pier station
615 Avenida Victoria
102 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Avenida Del Mar
Avenida Del Mar
16 locals recommend
42 locals recommend
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
415 Avenida Granada
42 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
San Clemente Municipal Golf Course
150 E Avenida Magdalena
24 locals recommend
Every Saturday morning 9-11am classic & exotic cars are on display making this event one of the largest of its kind.
South OC Cars & Coffee
Every Saturday morning 9-11am classic & exotic cars are on display making this event one of the largest of its kind.

Shopping

12 locals recommend
Rainbow Sandals Factory Outlet
326 Calle de Los Molinos
12 locals recommend
Rip Curl - San Clemente (outlet)
3011 S El Camino Real
88 locals recommend
Outlets at San Clemente
101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa
88 locals recommend

Food scene

87 locals recommend
Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida Victoria
87 locals recommend
85 locals recommend
Nick's San Clemente
213 Avenida Del Mar
85 locals recommend
76 locals recommend
South of Nick's San Clemente | Mexican Kitchen + Bar
110 North El Camino Real
76 locals recommend
45 locals recommend
Vine Restaurant & Bar
211 N El Camino Real
45 locals recommend
66 locals recommend
The Cellar
156 Avenida Del Mar
66 locals recommend
Lots of garlic & great location. Authentic Italian. Expect a bit of a wait on the weekends.
35 locals recommend
Sonny's Pizza & Pasta
429 N El Camino Real
35 locals recommend
Lots of garlic & great location. Authentic Italian. Expect a bit of a wait on the weekends.
If your into beer this is needs to be one of your stops of breweries in SC.
31 locals recommend
Pizza Port San Clemente
301 N El Camino Real
31 locals recommend
If your into beer this is needs to be one of your stops of breweries in SC.
Best spot in the area for healthier food. Large portions. The OG & Slammin’ Sauce are amazing. My favorite is the evolution bowl. They offer 50% off self-serve frozen yogurt from 3-5 on Fridays.
37 locals recommend
Active Culture
111 S El Camino Real
37 locals recommend
Best spot in the area for healthier food. Large portions. The OG & Slammin’ Sauce are amazing. My favorite is the evolution bowl. They offer 50% off self-serve frozen yogurt from 3-5 on Fridays.
Overpriced bagels but oh SO good— especially after a rough night out. ;)
23 locals recommend
The Bagel Shack
777 S El Camino Real
23 locals recommend
Overpriced bagels but oh SO good— especially after a rough night out. ;)
Expect a wait on the weekends but the food is delicious & location is great.
22 locals recommend
Antoine's Cafe
218 S El Camino Real
22 locals recommend
Expect a wait on the weekends but the food is delicious & location is great.
True local spot & a classic breakfast diner. A surfer’s & hipster’s favorite.
6 locals recommend
S.C. Cafe
1810 S El Camino Real
6 locals recommend
True local spot & a classic breakfast diner. A surfer’s & hipster’s favorite.
Family owned & a local hangout. Rotating beers on draft. The Thai or House salad, Burger, Banh Mi, Mussels, & Tuscan Toast are my favorites. Beignets are delicious too if your in the mood for dessert.
18 locals recommend
MRK Public
1402 S El Camino Real
18 locals recommend
Family owned & a local hangout. Rotating beers on draft. The Thai or House salad, Burger, Banh Mi, Mussels, & Tuscan Toast are my favorites. Beignets are delicious too if your in the mood for dessert.
Most authentic poke bowls we have had outside of Hawaii. Check out the hours in advance & get it to-go.
9 locals recommend
Kawamata Seafood
26881 Camino De Estrella
9 locals recommend
Most authentic poke bowls we have had outside of Hawaii. Check out the hours in advance & get it to-go.
Morning walk on the beach trail. Grab a cup of coffee & avocado toast.
West Toast Cafe
Morning walk on the beach trail. Grab a cup of coffee & avocado toast.
Located in the “surf ghetto” of SC. Excellent beer, good food & lots of cute dogs. Live music on some nights & the weekend.
Los Molinos Beer Co
Located in the “surf ghetto” of SC. Excellent beer, good food & lots of cute dogs. Live music on some nights & the weekend.
Croissants & Yogurts are incredible!
Chaupain Bakery
Croissants & Yogurts are incredible!
New location that offers an amazing ambiance in DP both for brunch or dinner.
12 locals recommend
Maison Cafe + Market
24501 CA-1
12 locals recommend
New location that offers an amazing ambiance in DP both for brunch or dinner.

Traveler advice

Getting around

Free San Clemente Trolly

The San Clemente Trolley is a free public transportation ride service. The scheduled service times are: Monday-Friday: 12 noon – 10 pm Saturdays: 10 am – 10 pm Sundays: 10 am – 8 pm Additional Holiday Service Hours: Memorial Day: 10 am – 8 pm 4th of July: 11 am – 11 pm Labor Day: 10 am – 8 pm The trolleys are free to ride, and riders can expect a trolley at each stop about every 15 minutes. Trolley stops are clearly marked with signs. For real-time trolley tracking visit sctrolley dot com. *green line stop 10 is .2 mile from the loft.