Guidebook for San Clemente
Shopping
Avenida Del Mar
Avenida Del MarDowntown shopping, restaurants, smiling faces of locals!
Not just Italian groceries, but great sandwiches and other prepared dishes.
Tina & Vince's Italian Deli
221 B Avenida Del MarNot just Italian groceries, but great sandwiches and other prepared dishes.
Essentials
5 minute walk to grocery store. Lot's of pre-made dishes, salads, sushi, etc. to make your vacay a lot easier.
72 locals recommend
Ralphs
903 S El Camino Real5 minute walk to grocery store. Lot's of pre-made dishes, salads, sushi, etc. to make your vacay a lot easier.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ole's Tavern
127 S El Camino RealLocal pub
Red Fox Lounge
220 S El Camino RealPopular retro-ish local bar
The Cellar
156 Avenida Del MarWine bar with music
OC Tavern
2369 S El Camino RealGood menu with live music during the week.
Dukes
204 S El Camino RealHang out. Play pool. Burgers.
Food Scene
Antoine's Cafe
218 S El Camino RealGreat breakfasts and lunches. Very popular.
Really, really fresh homemade pizza. I think they grow their own herbs on the premises:)
14 locals recommend
Brick Restaurant
216 N El Camino RealReally, really fresh homemade pizza. I think they grow their own herbs on the premises:)
Popular American cuisine - Great atmosphere, kind of chic but also San Clemente laid back.
85 locals recommend
Nick's San Clemente
213 Avenida Del MarPopular American cuisine - Great atmosphere, kind of chic but also San Clemente laid back.
Related to Nick's down on Del Mar but they are upscale Mexican. Also popular.
76 locals recommend
South of Nick's San Clemente | Mexican Kitchen + Bar
110 North El Camino RealRelated to Nick's down on Del Mar but they are upscale Mexican. Also popular.
Taco Bell
918 S El Camino RealFast food Mexican
Pedro's Tacos
550 N El Camino RealBEST fish tacos in down...hand's down.
Pedro's Tacos
550 N El Camino RealBEST fish tacos in town...hands down
Fatburger
1017 S El Camino RealNow called Biggie's. Tell Richard I sent you!
Mr Pete's Burgers
420 S El Camino RealBeen here forever, Mr. Pete's.
Guichos Eatery
1110 S El Camino RealDelish Italian take out only.
S.C. Cafe
1810 S El Camino RealLocal surfer breakfast joint
Another popular surfer breakfast place. Breakfast burritos. Yes, please.
11 locals recommend
Pipes Cafe
2017 S El Camino RealAnother popular surfer breakfast place. Breakfast burritos. Yes, please.
Biggie's Burgers
1017 S El Camino RealUsed to be Fatburger. Same exact menu. Tell Richard I sent you.
THE best bagels and sandwiches in town. Always a crowd but worth it.
23 locals recommend
The Bagel Shack
777 S El Camino RealTHE best bagels and sandwiches in town. Always a crowd but worth it.
Old time SC staple. Great, reasonably priced Italian dishes and pizza. Yumm.
35 locals recommend
Sonny's Pizza & Pasta
429 N El Camino RealOld time SC staple. Great, reasonably priced Italian dishes and pizza. Yumm.
Carbonara Trattoria Italiana
111 Avenida Del MarLovely ambiance and delicious Italian.
The Riders Club Cafe
1701 N El Camino RealBurgers and Belgian beers.
Same owners as Antoines. More upscale. Great for Sunday brunch. Outdoor dining.
26 locals recommend
Cafe Mimosa
243 Avenida Del MarSame owners as Antoines. More upscale. Great for Sunday brunch. Outdoor dining.
On the patio of Hotel San Clemente on Del Mar. Always fresh sandwiches, soups, salads. Very popular with locals. Outdoor seating.
10 locals recommend
Cafe Calypso
114 Avenida Del MarOn the patio of Hotel San Clemente on Del Mar. Always fresh sandwiches, soups, salads. Very popular with locals. Outdoor seating.
BeachFire
204 Avenida Del MarGreat lunch and dinner menu. Local artist's work don the walls.
Either side - Restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner or Bar side with Happy Hour small plates. Get there well before sunset to get a table outside.
87 locals recommend
Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida VictoriaEither side - Restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner or Bar side with Happy Hour small plates. Get there well before sunset to get a table outside.
Mongkut Thai Restaurant
212 Avenida Del MarGood Thai!
Zebra House Coffee
1001 S El Camino RealFunky coffee house at the end of the Ralph's parking lot.
Starbucks
300 S El Camino RealStarbucks.
LaRocco's Pizzeria
113 S El Camino RealTry the white pizza!
Beach Garden Cafe
618 Avenida VictoriaBeen here forever - Tommy's.
Same owner - Chen - as Cafe Calypso, therefore, great, delicious fare.
9 locals recommend
Sunrise Cafe
1250 S Santa Fe AveSame owner - Chen - as Cafe Calypso, therefore, great, delicious fare.
Village Mediterranean Rim
123 Avenida Del MarSmall, cute Mediterranean restaurant.
Selmas Chicago Pizzeria
218 Avenida Del MarThick crust Chicago style pizza. Kid-friendly.
Avila's El Ranchito
318 Main StChain but still good Mexican. Have a margarita for me;)
Vine Restaurant & Bar
211 N El Camino RealUpscale.
New and gaining popularity. Fresh sandwiches, salads down at North Beach.
33 locals recommend
Ellie's Table At North Beach
120 Avenida PicoNew and gaining popularity. Fresh sandwiches, salads down at North Beach.
La Galette Creperie
612 Avenida VictoriaLovely crepes down by the beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Pizza Port San Clemente
301 N El Camino RealKid friendly, micro brewery, great pizzas,
Everything Else
Hop on and head north (Santa Barbara) or south (San Diego)
102 locals recommend
San Clemente Pier station
615 Avenida VictoriaHop on and head north (Santa Barbara) or south (San Diego)
At the top of Del Mar. For that chocolate craving. Also nice gift wrapped chocolates to take home to the babysitter.
13 locals recommend
Schmid's of San Clemente Fine Chocolate
99 Avenida Del MarAt the top of Del Mar. For that chocolate craving. Also nice gift wrapped chocolates to take home to the babysitter.
United States Postal Service
205 Avenida Del MarSweet little Post Office. Friendly folks.