San Clemente

San Clemente is located about halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego of Interstate 5, which has 7 exits in the city. The nearest airport is John Wayne Airport, 25 miles north of San Clemente. Further airports include Los Angeles International Airport and San Diego International.
There are two train stations in San Clemente, one at the pier, and one at North Beach. Both San Clemente Pier and is served by Metrolink via its Inland Empire - Orange County Line and Orange County Line services between Los Angeles, Oceanside and San Bernardino and cities in between, only on weekends. Additionally, San Clemente Pier is also served by Amtrak and its Pacific Surfliner service, with two trains south in the late morning and two trains north in the early evening daily. One of these trips each way extends to/from the Santa Barbara area. The Pacific Surfliner operates 12 trips daily through the area, but most trains don't stop here.

It is possible to walk around the center of the town although it is a little bit of a slope up from the beach and pier to Avenida Del Mar shopping and restaurant area. There is free 2 hour car parking around the area although close to the beach expect to pay and display.

San Clemente Pier
Casa Romantica

phone: +1 949 498-2139

address: 415 Avenida Granada
former home of San Clemente founder Ole Hanson, , there's usually a good art exhibit going on
San Clemente State Beach

phone: +1 949 492-3156

The beach is the largest attraction in San Clemente. Local teens tend to venture north to the Kaleidoscope or the Irvine Spectrum for entertainment, but the local movie theater, the Krikorian, is relatively cheap and well-run.

Beach TrailIt is easier to exercise when you have a view like this to look at. From Riviera Beach to the pier is one mile, and from the pier to North Beach is one mile. If you’re looking to step up the rigor of your work out, you can run the stairs along the way.
Leslie Park

address: 1910 Calle de Los Alamos
Some inexpensive ways to enjoy what SC has to offer is to check out the scenery. Leslie Park is a small park that overlooks a beach where most locals visit. From this point, you can see all the way down to the edge of State Beach, the Pier, and even down to Dana Point.
Stewart Surfboards

phone: +1 949 492-1085

address: 2102 S El Camino Real
Stewart Surfboards is a fixture in the surfing community, A great place to get started with surfing they offer surf lessons as well as surfboard rentals.Legendary longboard shaper, Bill Stewart creator of the modern longboard still owns and runs the store

Avenida Del Marthis street is the heart of Village San Clemente. There are a lot of charming shops, cafés, and restaurants on this historic stretch. If you are looking to bring something for the kids, just stop in Petit Bonhomme. They have reasonable prices and they carry from infants up to size 16 for both boys and girls. If you are looking for a souvenir, they have adult and matching kid button up shirts boy the men and dresses for girls with all the local cities from San Clemente to Laguna Beach. For the older kids, there is Killer Dana for the sporty beachy wear and lots of cute stuff for the ladies at shops like Rascal's, Angel Wings and Bliss which is more upscale. There are a lot of stores with fun home décor items like Christopher Lee Ltd. They carry beautiful items. Visit Russel’s Stationary for your souvenirs like shells and shirts and lots of other items. There are a lot of cute antique stores up and down Del Mar that you should at least poke into. They even have ice cream and sandwiches. Right next door is Auntie Dee’s Jerky Store. They have all sorts of goodies including vegan beef jerky.
Trestle's Outlet

phone: +1 949 498-7474

address: 3011 S El Camino Real
Trestles outlet is in south side San Clemente. They sell the overstocked bathing suits and beachwear from companies such as RipCurl that are also in department stores, but they are much cheaper.

There are a variety of local restaurants that are fairly priced and simply delicious.

Hapa J's

phone: +1 949 276-6657

address: 2016 S El Camino Real
Unique cuisine with a Hawaiian influence. Family owned and affordable. Very tasty "Man Fries" and "Khalua Pig Nachos"
Velvet Yogurt

phone: +1 949 276-4625

address: 111 S El Camino Real
Creamy frozen yogurt that is perfect after a long day spent at the beach. And it's a healthy indulgence!
Selma's

phone: +1 949 276-2828

address: 218 Avenida Del Mar,
Best deep dish pizza in town. Also must try the "mothership" cookie and ice cream for dessert.
Cafe Calypso

phone: +1 949 366-9386

address: 114 Avenida Del Mar
Open for breakfast and lunch. Home of San Clemente's famous Acai Bowls and amazing Chinese Chicken Salad. Prices range from $8-$10 for a salad, and about $7 for the Acai Bowl (this is fairly standard in comparison to other restaurants of this nature).
La Rocco's

phone: +1 949 366-8890

address: 113 S El Camino Real
Famous for their "Whitestone" Pizza. Inexpensive and informal dining.
La Tiendita

phone: +1 949 366-2924

address: 114 Avenida Victoria
Family owned and operated, delicious Mexican food made by locals who are originally from Mexico.
Cafe del Sol

phone: +1 949 492-7120

address: 3817 S El Camino Real
Another great place for Mexican food. Very affordable and tasty, and theres a drive-through window for your convenience.
Antonio's

phone: +1 949 492-1763

address: 218 S El Camino Real
Great breakfasts on Camino Real in the heart of the village.
The Fisherman

phone: +1 949 498-6390

address: 611 Avenida Victoria
For good seafood in the best location in town on the pier. Expect a bit of a wait in summer.
Iva Lee's

phone: +1 949 361-2855

address: 555 N El Camino Real
For San Clemente's take on Cajun cuisine.
Tina & Vince's

phone: +1 949 498-5156

address: 221 Avenida Del Mar
Italian deli with great pizza and homemade specialties
Pedro's

phone: +1 949 498-5908

address: 550 N El Camino Real
For the best burritos in town .
La Siesta

phone: +1 949 498-3094

address: 920 N El Camino Real
Nick's

phone: +1 949 481-2200

address: 213 Avenida Del Mar,
This is a rather formal restaurant and the prices tend to be high, but there are also items on the menu that are less expensive.
Mongkut Thai

address: 212 Avenida Del Mar
Sonny’s Pizza

phone: +1 949 498-2540

address: 429 N El Camino Real
Carbonara’s Trattoria

phone: +1 949 366-1040

address: 111 Avenida Del Mar
Warm friendly service, great food and family atmosphere makes it a San Clemente locals' favorite for Italian food.
Schmid's Fine Chocolates

phone: +1 949 369-1052

address: 99 Avenida Del Mar
For dessert, chocolate dipped strawberries or a special treat.
South of Nick's

phone: +1 949 481-4545

address: 110 N El Camino Real
This restaurant branches off of the southern California favorite "Nick's" which is detailed above. South of Nicks differs because it features a high class Mexican menu with items that originate from south of the border. Keeping consistent with the fairly high pricing of Nick's, this place is of a more formal nature than most Mexican restaurants in the San Clemente area.
Cafe Mimosa

phone: +1 949 481-6780

address: 243 Avenida Del Mar
French style food

Molly Blooms Irish Bar

phone: +1 949 218-0120

address: 2391 S El Camino Real
Oles Tavern

phone: +1 949 498-9400

address: 127 S El Camino Real
sports bar
The Cellar

phone: +1 949 492-3663

address: 156 Avenida Del Mar
wine bar
Duke's

phone: +1 949 481-2040

address: 204 S El Camino Real
A sports bar and restaurant. They serve a plethora of dishes ranging from enchiladas to cheeseburgers. A standard bar scene. There are also a few Billiards tables as well as video games. People of all ages gather here. It is a family restaurant that usually transforms into a place only for adults later into the night.
OC Tavern

phone: +1 949 542-8877

address: 2369 S El Camino Real
A bar where many youngsters congregate. Sports bar with multiple TVs, Billiards tables, video games, and a restaurant in the back. OC Tavern also offers amazing appetizers and happy hour specials.

Beachcomber Inn

phone: +1 949 492-5457

address: 533 Avenida Victoria
Best Western Casablanca Inn

phone: +1 949 361-1644

address: 1601 N El Camino Real
Comfort Suites

phone: +1 949 361-6600

address: 3701 S. El Camino Real
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente North

address: 35 Via Pico Plaza
Rodeway Inn San Clemente

phone: +1 949 361-0636

address: 1301 North El Camino Real
Hampton Inn and Suites San Clemente

address: 2481 S.El Camino Real
This hotel has a rather confusing format to it, but the employees are all very friendly and accommodating. It is right next to the San Clemente Golf Course. It has a weight room and a pool.
Holiday Inn

phone: +1 949 361-3000

address: 111 S. Ave. De La Estrella
Casa Tropicana

address: 610 Avenida Victoria, at the pier

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