Best Arts and Culture Places in San Clemente

"For an unforgettable art and music fix, be sure to visit town over the second Thursday of the month, when LAGUNA BEACH LIVE!. and LAGUNA ART MUSEUM present a memorable evening program. Concerts by talented musicians - performing everything from classical chamber music to cabaret jazz - run from 7-8pm, to a backdrop of California art, and are free with museum admission."

"Artists have been drawn to this area of Southern California since the late 1800s, so it’s no wonder that Laguna Beach boasts well over 100 art galleries. If you only have time to visit one art gallery, the Laguna Art Museum is a good choice. The museum only featured California art and was originally established in 1918 as the Laguna Beach Art Association."

"Laguna Beach’s deep connection to the arts goes back to 1918, when 150 local creative residents started the Laguna Beach Art Association (the city’s population was only 300 then). That association went on to launch what’s now the..."

"Located in the Corona del Mar part of town you can find the pretty flowers, plants, and trees of the Sherman Library & Gardens. A treat for the senses, its colorful and fragrant grounds are home to an impressive array of flora from all around the world. Founded in 1955 by businessman Arnold D. Haskell, the gorgeous gardens have since grown and grown with succulents and orchids now on show next to a fern grotto, desert area, and rose garden."

"With an library of historical books and museum of living plants, visitors will enjoy a day at the Sherman Library and Gardens. Walk along the paths past bubbling tile fountains and enjoy colorful annuals, cacti, and succulents in the botanical gardens. Enjoy afternoon tea at the Cafe Jardin’s garden next to the research library."

"2647 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del MarNewport Beach, CA 92625(949) 673-2261. Encompassing 2.2 acres, this horticultural wonderland in the downtown area is filled with Instagrammable backdrops."

"Established in 1993, Dawson Cole Fine Art is one of Laguna’s top galleries, with works by such big names as Picasso, Matisse, Chuck Close, Wayne Thiebaud, and more. Here, the focus is on contemporary and modern art, with everything from..."

"The Laguna Beach art scene has attracted both artists and art lovers for decades. In fact, the area is famous for its art community that celebrates diversity and culture through local and international talent. As one of the top Laguna Beach events, Art-A-Fair runs from late June to early September and kicks off a full summer arts season."

"Located in South Laguna Beach’s hip district, Cove Art Gallery is an artist-owned gallery that features beautiful art in a variety of mediums."

"Avran Fine Art provides a bold perspective to the Laguna art scene with its stunning glassworks, avant-garde photography, and museum-quality paintings."

"For over 35 years, Sandstone Gallery has been Laguna Beach’s unofficial home for abstract art and is a favorite on the Thursday Night Art Walk."

"Wyland, the world-famous marine artist, posted his first Whaling Wall on Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, not more than 100 yards from the very place he'd seen gray whales as a child in 1970. The mural was dedicated on July 9, 1981 by Mrs. John Wayne. Since then it was repainted in 1986 and then tiled in 1996."

"A fast-casual Cuban restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner also has an added bonus - a coffee shop where they feature their own in-house roasted blend used for their Cuban espresso and Cortadito. The menu is inspired by authentic Cuban recipes that have been in the owner’s family for generations. You’ll find Chicken Fricassee, Empanadas, and Cuban Roast Pork Sandwiches."

"Serving incredible Cuban dishes, Havana Kitchen is a top spot for Cuban cuisine. Trust us, their Ropa Vieja is something you don’t want to miss. Their prices are affordable, and the atmosphere is serene – perfect for enjoying some of the most delicious Old Town Temecula Cuban cuisine!"

"My bf and I shared one of each empanada, beef, oscar, chicken, and veggie. They were hot, flaky, and delicious!"

"At Relentless Brewing Company cool down with one of their amazing beer slushies, like their Golden Sour Beer with peaches and a Tajin/Chimoy rim!. If you love micheladas, be sure to try Travis Michies. They have an excellent selection of sours, including the Gose Du Jour a German Wheat Sour with Himalayan sea salt and cara cara oranges, which is great for those new to sours."

"With 25 house-made craft brews on tap, Garage Brewing Company is kicking it up a notch with their gutsy and amazing selection of beer. Garage Brewing Company guarantees that every visitor to their taproom has an incredible experience with palate-pleasers like Mango Hefeweizen, Hatch Chile IPA and Marshmallow Milk Stout. Pizza partners perfectly with beer and the custom-designed wood-fired pizzas here are a must-try."

"Craft brewery featuring taproom in Old Town Temecula featuring award-winning craft beer, custom pizza, wings, etc. Most taps, beer flights and tastings, family friendly and fun atmosphere"

"8 Bit Brewing Company is a great place to come and enjoy craft beer, good food, live music and patio dining. Excellent reviews on their beers, so definitely worth a visit. See photos, reviews & more"

"With a slew of locations around the country, it’s safe to say that Sprinkles cupcakes are still a hot-ticket item. At Sprinkles’ Corona Del Mar cupcake and ice-cream outposts, you’ll find frozen treats and those perfectly frosted baked goods that made you—and everyone else—fall in love with this dessert empire in the first place."