Guidebook for San Clemente
Food Scene
Bear Coast Coffee
618 1/2 Avenida VictoriaGreat coffee, cool style and right by the pier!
This spot is an easy walk from the house. It has great coffee and breakfast in the mornings- great for dining there or grabbing a pastry to go. We also love this spot for a drink and/or dinner- they usually have live music in the evenings. A lot of their produce is grown in their garden and they happen to have a lovely cheese selection.
66 locals recommend
The Cellar
156 Avenida Del MarThis spot is an easy walk from the house. It has great coffee and breakfast in the mornings- great for dining there or grabbing a pastry to go. We also love this spot for a drink and/or dinner- they usually have live music in the evenings. A lot of their produce is grown in their garden and they happen to have a lovely cheese selection.
Wake Up Coffee
808 N El Camino RealCool vibe, good coffee and nearby.
Great Mediterranean restaurant for a nicer meal or date night.
6 locals recommend
Village Mediterranean Rim
123 Avenida Del MarGreat Mediterranean restaurant for a nicer meal or date night.
Brick Restaurant
216 N El Camino RealGood Italian spot for a nicer meal.
We prefer the bar on the north side of the pier. Good for a beer and some oysters or clam chowder. They have a great happy hour Monday-Friday, 4-7pm.
The restaurant on the south side of the pier serves breakfast through dinner and has a more extensive menu.
87 locals recommend
Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida VictoriaWe prefer the bar on the north side of the pier. Good for a beer and some oysters or clam chowder. They have a great happy hour Monday-Friday, 4-7pm.
The restaurant on the south side of the pier serves breakfast through dinner and has a more extensive menu.
This is our go-to spot for a great sub sandwich to grab on your way to the beach. But they have everything! Great Italian pizza, freshly made lasagna, eggplant parmesan, pasta and homemade sauces. You can walk down and eat there or bring it back to the house and heat it up for a night in.
Tina & Vince's Italian Deli
221 B Avenida Del MarThis is our go-to spot for a great sub sandwich to grab on your way to the beach. But they have everything! Great Italian pizza, freshly made lasagna, eggplant parmesan, pasta and homemade sauces. You can walk down and eat there or bring it back to the house and heat it up for a night in.
Pizza Port San Clemente
301 N El Camino RealGood spot for a group and a great beer selection.
Nick's San Clemente
213 Avenida Del MarSouth of Nick's San Clemente | Mexican Kitchen + Bar
110 North El Camino RealIf you're looking for karaoke, this is the spot! Don't get there too early.
8 locals recommend
Taka-O Japanese Restaurant
425 N El Camino RealIf you're looking for karaoke, this is the spot! Don't get there too early.
Good for a late night or post surf meal- it has a drive thru! It's not what you'd call authentic Mexican food but it has a certain California charm.
25 locals recommend
Pedro's Tacos
550 N El Camino RealGood for a late night or post surf meal- it has a drive thru! It's not what you'd call authentic Mexican food but it has a certain California charm.
Ellie's Table At North Beach
120 Avenida PicoCafe Mimosa
243 Avenida Del MarThis is a great spot for a proper sit-down breakfast or brunch.
San Clemente Wine Company
212-1/2 Avenida Del MarGreat wine shop- they also have tastings.
Active Culture
111 S El Camino RealGood frozen yogurt and healthy food options.
Hapa J's
2016 S El Camino RealGreat Hawaiian food and drinks. They have a good happy hour also!
Drinks & Nightlife
Red Fox Lounge
220 S El Camino RealGood local dive bar and an easy walk from the house.
Shopping
Novella Royale
1100 N El Camino RealBest boutique in San Clemente.
This is a great hair salon if you're needing a cut, color or blowout. But they also have a great little shop in the back if you're looking for something cool to bring home with you.
Modest Spot Salon
106 W MariposaThis is a great hair salon if you're needing a cut, color or blowout. But they also have a great little shop in the back if you're looking for something cool to bring home with you.
Moldy Toes Records
217 S El Camino RealGreat record store!
Beach Town Books
99 Avenida SerraOld Barn Antique Mall, Inc.
31792 Camino CapistranoArts & Culture
Love our library and there's a great bookstore next door with really good, inexpensive books- Friends of the Library Bookstore. Proceeds go to the library. :)
San Clemente Public Library
242 Avenida Del MarLove our library and there's a great bookstore next door with really good, inexpensive books- Friends of the Library Bookstore. Proceeds go to the library. :)
Parks & Nature
San Clemente Pier station
615 Avenida VictoriaSan Onofre Beach
Trestles Beach
San Clemente State Beach
T-Street Beach
339 W Paseo De CristobalEssentials
Ralphs
903 S El Camino RealRite Aid
32121 Camino CapistranoCVS
602 N El Camino RealSprouts Farmers Market
550 Camino De EstrellaGood organic and health conscious grocery store with a deli and juice bar inside.
8 locals recommend
Hanson's Market
415 E Avenida PicoGood organic and health conscious grocery store with a deli and juice bar inside.