Guidebook for San Clemente
Food Scene
Great service, good american bistro food, and delicious cocktails!
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Nick's San Clemente
213 Avenida Del MarGreat service, good american bistro food, and delicious cocktails!
Perfect spot for world travelers that love fusion cuisine! Nomad's offers beach & surf culture inspired meals (Hawaiian/Mexican/Asian) and provides a truly relaxing "hang loose" atmosphere.
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Nomads Canteen
102 Avenida CabrilloPerfect spot for world travelers that love fusion cuisine! Nomad's offers beach & surf culture inspired meals (Hawaiian/Mexican/Asian) and provides a truly relaxing "hang loose" atmosphere.
Fine-dining experience influenced by local wine country cuisine.
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Vine Restaurant & Bar
211 N El Camino RealFine-dining experience influenced by local wine country cuisine.
- Smaller space and may get a little crammed on busy nights but great atmosphere (partially due to the chef's awesome playlist) and superb sushi and seafood selection!
- Menu favorites include the Halibut Carpaccio, Cajun Tuna Bomb, and the Koba Clemente Roll. Try out their oyster shooter for a surprisingly amazing combo with raw quail egg!
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9 Style Sushi
102 Avenida Victoria- Smaller space and may get a little crammed on busy nights but great atmosphere (partially due to the chef's awesome playlist) and superb sushi and seafood selection!
- Menu favorites include the Halibut Carpaccio, Cajun Tuna Bomb, and the Koba Clemente Roll. Try out their oyster shooter for a surprisingly amazing combo with raw quail egg!
Fantastic mexican food and great cocktails - I highly recommend their single-barrel margarita made with their own milagro reposado tequila. Be sure to leave space for their signature butter cake - you won't regret it!
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South of Nick's San Clemente | Mexican Kitchen + Bar
110 North El Camino RealFantastic mexican food and great cocktails - I highly recommend their single-barrel margarita made with their own milagro reposado tequila. Be sure to leave space for their signature butter cake - you won't regret it!
Authentic south-american cuisine. The owner is a fiery Colombian lady who loves to engage with guests and surely adds to a fun atmosphere!
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La Colombiana
1640 N El Camino RealAuthentic south-american cuisine. The owner is a fiery Colombian lady who loves to engage with guests and surely adds to a fun atmosphere!
Hapa J's
2016 S El Camino RealDelicious Hawaiian menu and family-friendly atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
BeachFire
204 Avenida Del MarVarious live music bands and fun atmosphere.
The Cellar
156 Avenida Del MarGreat live music performers throughout the week.
JD's caters to night owls offering a late eve kitchen (serving after 9PM) and a resident DJ for dance parties on the weekends.
JD's Kitchen And Bar
215 S El Camino RealJD's caters to night owls offering a late eve kitchen (serving after 9PM) and a resident DJ for dance parties on the weekends.
Sightseeing
Stroll along the San Clemente pier and hop on a trolley ride for a tour of town with multiple stops through downtown, North Beach and the outlets at Avenida Vista Hermosa. The trolleys are free to ride, and riders can expect a trolley at each stop about every 15 minutes. For real-time trolley tracking visit www.sctrolley.com!
The scheduled service times for the Summer 2019 schedule 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
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San Clemente Pier station
615 Avenida VictoriaStroll along the San Clemente pier and hop on a trolley ride for a tour of town with multiple stops through downtown, North Beach and the outlets at Avenida Vista Hermosa. The trolleys are free to ride, and riders can expect a trolley at each stop about every 15 minutes. For real-time trolley tracking visit www.sctrolley.com!
The scheduled service times for the Summer 2019 schedule 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
Parks & Nature
San Onofre Beach
San Clemente Pedestrian Beach Trail
San Clemente Pedestrian Beach TrailParque de la playa de Calafia
243 Avenida LobeiroThe Cristianitos Regional Trail hugs the back edge of San Clemente on the border of Camp Pendleton and the Mission Viejo Conservancy and offers some of the most serious hiking in Coastal Orange County. This regional trail is a graded path open to hikers, bikers and horses.
More info:
http://www.san-clemente.org/recreation-community/parks-trails/trails
Christianitos North (Regional Trail)
Christianitos North (Regional Trail)The Cristianitos Regional Trail hugs the back edge of San Clemente on the border of Camp Pendleton and the Mission Viejo Conservancy and offers some of the most serious hiking in Coastal Orange County. This regional trail is a graded path open to hikers, bikers and horses.
More info:
http://www.san-clemente.org/recreation-community/parks-trails/trails
Arts & Culture
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyWatch art come to life right before your eyes in a star-lit amphitheater!
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Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
650 Laguna Canyon RdWatch art come to life right before your eyes in a star-lit amphitheater!
The Sawdust will feature the fine art and craft of over 200 Laguna Beach artists.
Art enthusiasts, collectors, and novice artists have come to the Sawdust since 1966 for a mix of fine art and craft. Media include hand-blown and fused glass, painting, jewelry, surf art, ceramics, clothing and textiles, wood and metal sculpture, scrimshaw, photography, and so much more.
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Festival de Arte de Aserrín
935 Laguna Canyon RdThe Sawdust will feature the fine art and craft of over 200 Laguna Beach artists.
Art enthusiasts, collectors, and novice artists have come to the Sawdust since 1966 for a mix of fine art and craft. Media include hand-blown and fused glass, painting, jewelry, surf art, ceramics, clothing and textiles, wood and metal sculpture, scrimshaw, photography, and so much more.
Spot migrating gray whales, pods of dolphins or try your luck at a big catch out of Dana Point harbor, only a 10 minute drive away!
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Dana Wharf Whale Watching & Sportfishing
34675 Golden LanternSpot migrating gray whales, pods of dolphins or try your luck at a big catch out of Dana Point harbor, only a 10 minute drive away!
The Village Art Faire is a decades old San Clemente tradition, born from a desire to put gifted artists and craftspeople in touch with their local community. It has grown to include artists from all over Southern California and attracts visitors from near and far.
The Village Art Faire is held on the FIRST SUNDAY of every month at 9AM until 2PM.
2019 dates:
January 6
February 3
March 3
April 7
May 5
June 2
July 7
August 4
September 1
October 6
November 3
December 1
Village Art & Craft Fair
242 Avenida Del MarThe Village Art Faire is a decades old San Clemente tradition, born from a desire to put gifted artists and craftspeople in touch with their local community. It has grown to include artists from all over Southern California and attracts visitors from near and far.
The Village Art Faire is held on the FIRST SUNDAY of every month at 9AM until 2PM.
2019 dates:
January 6
February 3
March 3
April 7
May 5
June 2
July 7
August 4
September 1
October 6
November 3
December 1
Essentials
Ralphs
903 S El Camino RealCVS
602 N El Camino RealLocal sunday market from 9AM until 1PM, extends along a few charming blocks of sidewalk on the north side of Avenida del Mar between Ola Vista and Calle Seville. The wide selection of fruits and vegetables includes produce from organic growers. Fresh flowers, plant starts, honey, bread, and some prepared foods.
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San Clemente Farmers Market
249-229 Avenida Del MarLocal sunday market from 9AM until 1PM, extends along a few charming blocks of sidewalk on the north side of Avenida del Mar between Ola Vista and Calle Seville. The wide selection of fruits and vegetables includes produce from organic growers. Fresh flowers, plant starts, honey, bread, and some prepared foods.
Shopping
Hobie Outlet Store
151 Avenida Del MarTuvalu
222 N El Camino RealThe Surfer's Outlet by Jack's Surfboards
176 Avenida Del MarMelrose In the OC
144 Avenida Del MarThe San Clemente Florist
168 Avenida Del Mar