Things To Do
Del Mar (Downtown San Clemente)
Explore "downtown San Clemente" on Del Mar Ave! Shops and restaurants galore, plus just a short walk down to the San Clemente Pier!
Dana Point Harbor
Just a short walk from the Laguna Cliffs Marriott, explore the beautiful Dana Point Harbor area, which boasts fantastic restaurants, shopping, and harbor views. Rent bicycles or paddleboards for a more adventurous afternoon!
San Clemente Pier
A San Clemente staple: explore the iconic San Clemente Pier and surrounding shops and restaurants in the Pier Bowl area. Make a reservation at Fisherman's for some excellent sea food!
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Mission San Juan Capistrano, historic landmark and museum, is the birthplace of Orange County. It was founded more than two hundred years ago as the 7th of 21 missions statewide and features a chapel still standing where Saint Serra once celebrated Mass.
Los Rios Historic District
The Los Rios Historic District is a neighborhood in the city of San Juan Capistrano, California and, with buildings dating to 1794, is the oldest continually occupied neighborhood in the state.
Laguna Beach
Take a 10 minute drive up Pacific Coast Highway to the famous city of Laguna Beach! Art, dining, shopping, beach views--you name it, Laguna has it.
Disneyland
The Happiest Place on Earth is just 30 minutes up the road from San Clemente! Spend a day at Disney's original theme park or California Adventure!
Restaurant Recommendations
San Clemente: Bear Coast Coffee (light breakfast bites) Nick's (fine American comfort food) South of Nick's (fine Mexican food) The Cellar (wine bar w/ light bites) Avila's El Ranchito (our fave Mexican food) The Fisherman's (seafood right on the SC pier) Dana Point: RJ's (our favorite breakfast spot!) Harbor Grill (fine seafood in the harbor) Mahe (our favorite sushi/steak/seafood spot) Chart House (best views in south OC!) El Torito (delicious Mexican food in the harbor)