Guidebook for San Clemente
Food Scene
Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida VictoriaGreat sunsets and drinks on the deck!
Cafe Mimosa
243 Avenida Del MarBeautiful brunches & breakfasts!
Perfect dining if you are looking for something higher end and elegant! Good food, great atmosphere but gets busy so need to book a reservation!
85 locals recommend
Nick's San Clemente
213 Avenida Del MarPerfect dining if you are looking for something higher end and elegant! Good food, great atmosphere but gets busy so need to book a reservation!
Village Mediterranean Rim
123 Avenida Del MarSmall cozy & yummy! Get a reservation and try it out!
Best breakfasts, but gets busy especially on a sunday so put your name down!
22 locals recommend
Antoine's Cafe
218 S El Camino RealBest breakfasts, but gets busy especially on a sunday so put your name down!
Active Culture
111 S El Camino RealAwesome Vegetarian that even my husband loves! Great YOGURT too!!
Pizza Port San Clemente
301 N El Camino RealAwesome Pizza and Beer! Very family friendly!
This is a great restaurant with an amazing wine list and bar but fantastic menu. We love it for breakfast on the small intimate patio but also for socializing with family & friends for indoor dining. Super good food!
66 locals recommend
The Cellar
156 Avenida Del MarThis is a great restaurant with an amazing wine list and bar but fantastic menu. We love it for breakfast on the small intimate patio but also for socializing with family & friends for indoor dining. Super good food!
This is one of our favorite Taco shops/Restaurants in San Clemente. They have GREAT quality Mexican Food at a fantastic price. They have a cool vibe inside too and have outdoor deck for dining too. It's not table service, pretty casual where you order and they bring it to you. Also great for take-away and I think they deliver!
35 locals recommend
Sancho's Tacos
602 Pacific Coast HwyThis is one of our favorite Taco shops/Restaurants in San Clemente. They have GREAT quality Mexican Food at a fantastic price. They have a cool vibe inside too and have outdoor deck for dining too. It's not table service, pretty casual where you order and they bring it to you. Also great for take-away and I think they deliver!
We love La Columbiana. Its located at the North end of town on El Camino Real kind of off the beaten path BUT the food is amazing. Super fresh and cooked to order. Super small and intimate with a little outdoor patio. Great atmosphere and family- owned & run business. You will probably meet the owner, she is usually there and comes around to say hello to her customers. Great for lunch and dinner!
12 locals recommend
La Colombiana
1640 N El Camino RealWe love La Columbiana. Its located at the North end of town on El Camino Real kind of off the beaten path BUT the food is amazing. Super fresh and cooked to order. Super small and intimate with a little outdoor patio. Great atmosphere and family- owned & run business. You will probably meet the owner, she is usually there and comes around to say hello to her customers. Great for lunch and dinner!
Great Mexican in the North end of town. Family dining inside and out! Great food and atmosphere!
The Shwack Cantina
1527 N El Camino RealGreat Mexican in the North end of town. Family dining inside and out! Great food and atmosphere!
Fantastic Mexican Food! Outdoor and indoor dining. Great atmosphere, drinks and food.
7 locals recommend
sol agave - san clemente
111 Avenida Del MarFantastic Mexican Food! Outdoor and indoor dining. Great atmosphere, drinks and food.
French cafe & Bakery. This place does not disappoint. If you are looking for authentic Parisian food, pastries, crepes, espressos and desserts, look no further. It's at north beach and has a lovely atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining.
16 locals recommend
MOULIN
1000 Bristol St NFrench cafe & Bakery. This place does not disappoint. If you are looking for authentic Parisian food, pastries, crepes, espressos and desserts, look no further. It's at north beach and has a lovely atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining.
Everything Else
San Clemente Pier station
615 Avenida VictoriaTrain access to the beach and other destinations
You can walk or ride your bike all along the beach and railroad tracks. It's a popular spot for runners, dog walkers and bikers!
Beach Trail
Beach TrailYou can walk or ride your bike all along the beach and railroad tracks. It's a popular spot for runners, dog walkers and bikers!
The Bagel Shack
777 S El Camino RealGotta go!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for dinner & drinks. Great atmosphere, outdoor dining available, often have live music.
28 locals recommend
BeachFire
204 Avenida Del MarGreat place for dinner & drinks. Great atmosphere, outdoor dining available, often have live music.
South of Nick's San Clemente | Mexican Kitchen + Bar
110 North El Camino RealGood Mexican plus ambiance!
Vine Restaurant & Bar
211 N El Camino RealHigher end dinners and great wine pairing!
Across from the Pier this is a great restaurant and bar. Food is fantastic but gets busy on weekends. They have a small open patio, plenty of inside dining and bar seating for food and drinks. Great Mac N Cheese and Brussel Sprouts!!!
16 locals recommend
Pierside Restaurant & Bar
610 Avenida VictoriaAcross from the Pier this is a great restaurant and bar. Food is fantastic but gets busy on weekends. They have a small open patio, plenty of inside dining and bar seating for food and drinks. Great Mac N Cheese and Brussel Sprouts!!!
Shopping
Long time deli. Great for sandwiches, salads, fish... Take away mostly but there are a few tables to sit and eat. Not open for dinner.
12 locals recommend
Billy's Meats, Seafood & Deli
111 Avenida Del MarLong time deli. Great for sandwiches, salads, fish... Take away mostly but there are a few tables to sit and eat. Not open for dinner.
Essentials
Hanson's also a great small grocery store for more natural and organics with a great juice bar and deli!
72 locals recommend
Ralphs
903 S El Camino RealHanson's also a great small grocery store for more natural and organics with a great juice bar and deli!
Sightseeing
Get ready for some stunning vistas, gardens and beauty. This is a must do for anyone visiting San Clemente. Learn the history of Ole Hanson, founding father of SC and tour his beautiful home and gardens.
42 locals recommend
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
415 Avenida GranadaGet ready for some stunning vistas, gardens and beauty. This is a must do for anyone visiting San Clemente. Learn the history of Ole Hanson, founding father of SC and tour his beautiful home and gardens.
Walk, stroll, shop and dine along the beautiful Avenida Del Mar in SC. It is home to unique restaurants, shops and cafes as well as many arts, crafts, car shows and farmer's markets.
16 locals recommend
Avenida Del Mar
Avenida Del MarWalk, stroll, shop and dine along the beautiful Avenida Del Mar in SC. It is home to unique restaurants, shops and cafes as well as many arts, crafts, car shows and farmer's markets.