Grab your coffee: it's not a trip to San Clemente without an early morning stroll down the pier.
This is the main street in downtown San Clemente! If you're looking for somewhere to stroll with lots of restaurants and shops, this is where you should start. You can take it all the way to the pier! Keep reading for a few recommendations on this street and nearby.
2.3 mile trail with the prettiest views of the beach and pier. There are several access points: you can start at North Beach and end at Calafia State Park or hop on it from the middle at the San Clemente Pier.
If you venture into Dana Point: here is where we had our first kiss. Grab some takeout, lay down a blanket in the grass, watch the sunset and have a picnic.
Hands down our favorite place to walk to grab a morning coffee. Favorites: vanilla oat milk latte + almond milk cappuccino.
A San Clemente staple. Right across from the pier!
Two words: tequila blackberry. Two more words: bean dip.
A great spot in downtown San Clemente to grab a spicy margarita or paloma! A perfect place to tell your future in-laws that you're planning on proposing to their daughter, just ask Kyle.
Because it wouldn't be the Reynolds wedding without a pizza recommendation.
Our fave hole in the wall poke place in capo beach.
This is our fave sushi spot! We love to stroll down Avenida Del Mar and grab it to go on Sunday nights. The spicy tuna on crispy rice is one of our favorites.
The mai tai of all mai tais.
Yeehaw cocktails and food! There is also a fun little thrift spot inside too.
Super cute little spot for wine and charcuterie on Avenida Del Mar.
Local brewery tasting room on Del Mar! Good beer and a nice atmosphere.
Best Thai food! Located on Avenida Del Mar.
Extremely good. That is all.
Really yummy spot, perfect for a healthy breakfast.
Order the lowers!
The cutest restaurant in downtown San Juan Capistrano! Great spot for drinks + apps.