Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in San Clemente

"Heisler Park offers spectacular views of the Laguna Beach coastline. Enjoy a half-mile walk along the paved path, relax with a picnic on the grass, or gather for a barbecue. In 2011, a sculpture incorporating two metal beams salvaged from World Trade Center debris was installed here."

"In Orange County, Laguna Beach, Southern California, Heisler Park was named after Howard G. Heisler, who purchased the property in 1905. Visiting this park is one of the best things to do on Laguna beach."

"The grassy, bluff-top Heisler Park offers vistas of craggy coves and deep-blue sea. Bring your camera – with its palm trees and bougainvillea-dotted bluffs, the scene is definitely one for posterity."

"Also within walking distance, Driftwood Kitchen is just one minute further, located just 394 ft. from Sunset Cove Villas. This delicious restaurant near Laguna Beach plates sophisticated seafood dishes in an inviting and stylish atmosphere. Enjoy dishes like yellowfin tuna tartar tacos, crab cakes, burgers, swordfish, and spaghetti carbonara."

"Ocean views and ridiculous sunsets alone ought to be enough to bring folks in, but gourmet Driftwood steps up the food with seasonal menus centered around fresh, sustainable seafood, plus options for landlubbers...."

"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..."

"We recently discovered this little gem in Laguna and oh my is Oliver's the crown jewel!. We started the evening with the zucchini blossoms (a MUST) and..."

"To get away from it all and go back in time, consider a trip to Old World Village. This area was actually created in the 1970s and is designed with a huge dose of nostalgia in mind. Here you will find cobbled streets as well as shops, dining options, and entertainment outlets, and there are also a huge range of specialty local shops selling handicrafts and souvenirs."

"Shopping along old-fashioned European-style buildings and cobblestone streets in Huntington Beach?. There can only be one place for this experience, and it’s the Old World Village. First opened in 1978, the shopping street is conveniently located just across Costco and offers specialty stores and services."

"An interesting place to enjoy a meal is Billy’s at the Beach. As its name suggests, this restaurant is on the beach, and there is a Hawaiian beach theme inside the restaurant that gives it a fun atmosphere. They specialize in Hawaiian dishes, and there are a lot of options on the menu that include locally-caught seafood."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Missvain used under CC BY 4.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. We’re not sure what we like more here at Billy’s, the food or the music, but if you put them together, you’ll spend a perfect night here."

"Brian Huskey’s beach go-to humbly bills itself as “a local grub shack,” but Tackle Box is so much more: The Corona del Mar mainstay serves a diverse breakfast menu—perfect for a pre- or post-surf fuel-up—with items like chilaquiles, avocado tartines and almond butter-smeared French toast. But what you’re really here for are the spill-out-of-the-bun gourmet rolls, stuffed with Maine lobster, grilled shrimp, fried catfish, pork belly, falafel and more. Closer to Costa Mesa?"

"Finding a rustic grub shack right on the beach isn’t unusual, but one that’s operated by a California Culinary Academy graduate is. Tackle Box, located next to Corona del Mar State Beach, was opened in 2015 by Chef Brian Huskey, a native of Pasadena, California. Prior to this endeavor, he managed renowned kitchens across L.A."

"It looks like a beach shack, and you can eat with your toes in the sand, but this is no ordinary beach experience. Chef Brian Huskey, a Top Chef alumnus and veteran of some of SoCal's best kitchens, has opened..."

"They currently offer 16 taps, which you can savor at their family-friendly tasting room or take home in cans, crowlers or growlers. The Amalgamator, a dynamic West Coast-style IPA that’s delightfully light in body and bursting with unique aromas and flavors, is a crowd pleaser that will keep you coming back for more. But just like the best things in life, every time they sell out on one of the rotating taps, it is gone for good."

"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."

"An interesting place to enjoy a meal is Billy’s at the Beach. As its name suggests, this restaurant is on the beach, and there is a Hawaiian beach theme inside the restaurant that gives it a fun atmosphere. They specialize in Hawaiian dishes, and there are a lot of options on the menu that include locally-caught seafood."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Missvain used under CC BY 4.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. We’re not sure what we like more here at Billy’s, the food or the music, but if you put them together, you’ll spend a perfect night here."

"Located at the Kimpton Shorebreak Resort on 5th & PCH, Pacific Hideaway blends Southeast Asian and Latin American cuisines to create a coastal fusion menu that’s completely mouthwatering. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just drinks, they offer a variety of options for the whole family (even your furry friends!), including some of the best craft cocktails in town. As if that wasn’t enough, it’s totally Instagram-worthy too with the cutest décor, a colorful mural and unobstructed view of the Huntington Beach Pier."

"Brunch is both delicious and Insta-worthy at Pacific Hideaway, nestled in the Kimpton Shorebreak Resort just steps away from the Huntington Beach Pier. Here, fresh ingredients and unique flavors are showcased in Pacific Hideaway’s Southeast Asia and California-inspired dishes. Don’t forget to snap some photos — the restaurants vibrant colors and surfer-chic decor create the perfect background for your food snaps!"