Coffee Importers is good spot to get brunch below the cliff where we got engaged 🤍 Open until 3 p.m., you can get your pre-wedding meal and caffeine and take a nice walk along the Dana Point Harbor, or the light nature trail and scenic outlook just up the hill.
Grab a little something from the French spot and head to Salt Creek Beach. You can either stroll down to the sand, or camp out with a picnic on the grassy hill overlooking the ocean. *remember to pay for parking! There's also a great souvenir & sweet treat hut called "The Hive" in the same center. They sell local jewelry, beach blankets, sundresses, ice cream sandwiches, and popsicles (great vegan options!)
A nice indoor-outdoor pre-game spot with a fire pit, full bar & coffee bar, brunch, lunch, & dinner options. Great to spend the day catching up with friends before the ceremony
Best breakfast burrito!
One of the most historic streets in SoCal, located in the cute little town of San Juan Capistrano (where Lexi went to school her whole childhood). Right where the train drops off from LA and SD, the whole downtown is filled with fun things to do–legit Mexican markets, a petting zoo, a beautiful historic mission you can tour. Check out the Los Rios–by far the best spot to hang out, with Hidden House Coffee (where Lexi & Caio decided to officially pursue their relationship), the Los Rios Tea House for high tea, and a brand new River Street Marketplace food hall full of fun little shops!
Lexi's favorite beach–but true to the name, get ready for leg day!
Head to San Clemente for some seaside fun! Stroll the pier and the downtown shops. For more heavy duty shopping, stop by the San Clemente Outlets right off the freeway. Be sure to check out Bear Coast Coffee or Sur Coffee and grab a Banzai Bowl!
Outdoor mall in Newport Beach. R Bar (Restoration Hardware) has an amazing panoramic rooftop for a pre-wedding drink.
A great place to walk around and shop if you need to kill time. Some favs there include the Javier's chips & salsa, the Din Tai Fung dim sum, the tray-and-tongs pickup at 85 Degrees Celcius Bakery, the healthy ice cream at Press Juice, a Barnes & Noble moment, and, of course, Dave & Busters!
The nearest In N Out for a the best burger ever–a SoCal must!