Guidebook for San Clemente
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cellar
156 Avenida Del MarWine Bar
http://thecellarsite.com/
South of Nick's San Clemente | Mexican Kitchen + Bar
110 North El Camino RealGreat Margueritas!
BeachFire
204 Avenida Del MarLive music most nights. They also have a happy hour special menu.
Everything Else
Avenida Del Mar
Avenida Del MarShops and restaurants on this street.
Essentials
Ralphs
903 S El Camino RealGetting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1002 N El Camino RealFood Scene
Nick's San Clemente
213 Avenida Del MarFood is excellent
Hapa J's
2016 S El Camino RealHawaiian food....Great Taco Tuesday!
MRK Public
1402 S El Camino RealWithin walking distance....Excellent food! Excellent beer selection.
This is mainly a high quality Italian take out restaurant. I often place my order over the phone, pick it up and take it to the beach for a picnic lunch or dinner.
19 locals recommend
Guichos Eatery
1110 S El Camino RealThis is mainly a high quality Italian take out restaurant. I often place my order over the phone, pick it up and take it to the beach for a picnic lunch or dinner.
The menu will remind you of Napa Valley. Food is fresh and local. Try their daily specials.
45 locals recommend
Vine Restaurant & Bar
211 N El Camino RealThe menu will remind you of Napa Valley. Food is fresh and local. Try their daily specials.
You just can't beat the pier side ocean view. This is must for anyone visiting for the first time. They have a plate happy hour special on the bar side. The last time I was there it was $5.00. It changes every night. Check their website.
The restaurant side serves an assortment of entrees. It also is right on the water.
87 locals recommend
Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida VictoriaYou just can't beat the pier side ocean view. This is must for anyone visiting for the first time. They have a plate happy hour special on the bar side. The last time I was there it was $5.00. It changes every night. Check their website.
The restaurant side serves an assortment of entrees. It also is right on the water.
Parks & Nature
San Onofre Beach
Epic surfing spot!
Local beach, beautiful, directions to Lausens are in the house manual. Swimming and surfing.
Lasuens (Small Local Access Beach With no nearby Bathroom Or Showers)
Local beach, beautiful, directions to Lausens are in the house manual. Swimming and surfing.
T-Street Beach
339 W Paseo De CristobalAnother surf spot!
Very local beach for surfing and sunning. No parking...It is about a three mile hike to the beach on Old Coast Highway that is closed to traffic.
36 locals recommend
Trestles Beach
Very local beach for surfing and sunning. No parking...It is about a three mile hike to the beach on Old Coast Highway that is closed to traffic.
Shopping
I would not waste my time here. If you are looking for quality shopping go to #1 Fashion Island, Newport Beach #2 The Shops at Mission Viejo (This is the closest mall with a Nordstrom.)
88 locals recommend
Outlets at San Clemente
101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa I would not waste my time here. If you are looking for quality shopping go to #1 Fashion Island, Newport Beach #2 The Shops at Mission Viejo (This is the closest mall with a Nordstrom.)
The Shops At Mission Viejo
Shops At Mission ViejoNordstrom