Guidebook for San Clemente
Sightseeing
San Clemente's Co-founder Ole Hanson came to the site to create his ideal community, a "Spanish Village by the Sea." In 1927, Hanson built this 7 bedroom home for his family with great ocean views!
42 locals recommend
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
415 Avenida GranadaSan Clemente's Co-founder Ole Hanson came to the site to create his ideal community, a "Spanish Village by the Sea." In 1927, Hanson built this 7 bedroom home for his family with great ocean views!
San Clemente Pier
San Clemente PierWalk the boardwalk pier, dine, whale watch, and fish.
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyHistoric
Annual ASP World Tour surfing competition & NSSA Nationals held at Lowers. Location of former President Richard Nixon's home, La Casa Pacifica, aka "The Western White House"
15 min walk from Carls Jr.
36 locals recommend
Trestles Beach
Annual ASP World Tour surfing competition & NSSA Nationals held at Lowers. Location of former President Richard Nixon's home, La Casa Pacifica, aka "The Western White House"
15 min walk from Carls Jr.
Great 'private' family friendly beach open to the public:)
Park free on Esplanade and walk down stairs at cul-de-sac to a wonderful beach!
8 locals recommend
Riviera
San Clemente Pedestrian Beach TrailGreat 'private' family friendly beach open to the public:)
Park free on Esplanade and walk down stairs at cul-de-sac to a wonderful beach!
T-Street is a free BEAUTIFUL locals beach located in between the San Clemente Pier & Califia State Beach. Body boarding and surfing. Some free street parking and some metered parking avail.
18 locals recommend
T-Street Beach
339 W Paseo De CristobalT-Street is a free BEAUTIFUL locals beach located in between the San Clemente Pier & Califia State Beach. Body boarding and surfing. Some free street parking and some metered parking avail.
Food Scene
Nick's San Clemente
213 Avenida Del Marupscale unique restaurant!
Bagels the way they were supposed to be enjoyed! open mornings and afternoons only!
23 locals recommend
The Bagel Shack
777 S El Camino RealBagels the way they were supposed to be enjoyed! open mornings and afternoons only!
Kid and teen friendly, great value and unique baja mexican seafood menu!
57 locals recommend
Wahoo's Fish Taco
1862 Placentia AveKid and teen friendly, great value and unique baja mexican seafood menu!
Great seafood restaurant ON THE PIER! amazing sunsets!
87 locals recommend
Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida VictoriaGreat seafood restaurant ON THE PIER! amazing sunsets!
Harbor Grill Restaurant at Dana Point
34499 Golden LanternDana Point Restaurant with good seafood
small cafe restaurant with very unique vegan dishes. Amazing salads. Try the non dairy coconut shake!
37 locals recommend
Active Culture
111 S El Camino Realsmall cafe restaurant with very unique vegan dishes. Amazing salads. Try the non dairy coconut shake!
Board & Brew
979 Avenida PicoReally tasty unique sandwiches at a great price.
Peruvian dinning! This place is great, Empanadas are amazing - go with the steak or spinach and cheese. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Great place for lunch or dinner.
Inka Mama's
821 Via SuertePeruvian dinning! This place is great, Empanadas are amazing - go with the steak or spinach and cheese. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Great place for lunch or dinner.
Pedro's Tacos
550 N El Camino RealEveryone loves Pedros - little shack drivethrough - seafood mexican
Entertainment & Activities
Linda Lane Park
400 Linda LnClean little park for kids and sandy beach break for surfing
San Clemente Skatepark
241 Av. La PataGreat little skateboard park and fields to play ball on
Dana Point
Sailing, dining, fishing, boat tours, etc.
Smashburger
3460 Marron RdGreat burgers and sweet potato fries!
Huge So Cal breakfasts! small prices! love avacados? Great surf vibe! only open 7am - 2pm daily
11 locals recommend
Pipes Cafe
2017 S El Camino RealHuge So Cal breakfasts! small prices! love avacados? Great surf vibe! only open 7am - 2pm daily
Everything Else
The Surfrider Foundation
942 Calle NegocioHistoric
Arts & Culture
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center
110 Calle IglesiaGreat little museum with lots of unique surf history!
Shopping
I recommend coming here to save on beach wear or the go to spot to grab must needed items before a beach vacation to save money. Great mini outlet for beach wear for the family.
Rip Curl - San Clemente (outlet)
3011 S El Camino RealI recommend coming here to save on beach wear or the go to spot to grab must needed items before a beach vacation to save money. Great mini outlet for beach wear for the family.