Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in San Clemente

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in San Clemente

Heisler Park
Heisler Park
4.8 (4610 ratings)5 (1180 ratings)
This beach area offers artsy park benches, sculptures, ocean views, rocky shores & tide pools.
375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
ParkNature & ParksPublic beachScenic spot
Mentioned by Visit Laguna Beach
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"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."
Mentioned by usatales.com
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"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."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"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."
Crescent Bay Point Park
Crescent Bay Point Park
4.8 (878 ratings)4.5 (160 ratings)
This green space sits on a bluff that provides panoramic views of the ocean and a tide pool.
Crescent Bay Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Situated at the western end of Crescent Bay Drive on a bluff high above the ocean, Crescent Bay Point Park is small, well-maintained park that features several walking paths and hiking trails and offers breathtaking panoramic views. This pretty bluff-top park and marine refuge has a neat grassy area with benches for admiring the scenery and great areas for scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing, particularly at Big Hollow. This is a fun place to visit with the whole family."
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"A small hidden gem of Laguna Beach, Crescent Bay Point Park is tucked into a neighborhood off the highway and provides one of the best sunset viewing spots in the city. Overlooking Crescent Bay Beach directly below, this small cliffside park provides railings and park benches to appreciate the 180-degree views of the coastline. Adding extra appeal, the landscaping of this neighborhood park makes for a peaceful atmosphere far from the traffic noise nearby."
Mentioned by usatales.com
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"Laguna Beach is known for its beaches, museums, and Crescent Bay Point Park is one of the favorite destinations of Laguna Beach and visiting the place is one of the best things to do in Laguna beach. Crescent Bay Point Park is much smaller than Heisler Park, but still, its jaw-dropping view makes this place famous. There are places where you can view marine mammals from far during migration."
Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
4.7 (1849 ratings)4.5 (889 ratings)
650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Arts organizationSights & LandmarksArt galleryEvent venueFestivalPerforming arts groupPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
4.7 (425 ratings)4.5 (250 ratings)
Rescue center for sea lions & seals, with pre-booked educational tours & a butterfly garden.
20612 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Non-profit organizationNature & ParksAnimal hospitalNature & Wildlife Areas
Huntington State Beach
Huntington State Beach
4.6 (3348 ratings)4.5 (388 ratings)
A popular surfing destination, this sandy 121-acre beach also offers a 8.5-mi. paved trail.
21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, USA
State parkNature & Parks
Mentioned by California Beaches
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"Huntington State Beach is a two mile long wide sandy beach that starts at Beach Boulevard and runs south to the Santa Ana River Channel. This state beach has volleyball […]"
Pirate's Cove Beach
Pirate's Cove Beach
4.7 (227 ratings)4.5 (3 ratings)
〒92625 California, Corona Del Mar, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Mentioned by California Beaches
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"Pirate's Cove Beach is the small beach on the west side of the parking lot at Corona Del Mar State..."
Top of the World
Top of the World
4.8 (1656 ratings)4.5 (21 ratings)
Popular locale for short walks & hikes offering elevated views of surrounding ocean & mountains.
W Ridge, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Vista pointSights & LandmarksLookouts
Mentioned by Your Go-To Guide to Laguna Beach
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"Top of the World is one of the most famous beach hikes in Laguna due to its incredible scenery. (Mountains, check! Ocean, check!) Fairly easy with a gradual incline, the length of the trail can vary between 1.5 miles, (approx. 30 mins to an hour) and 2.4 miles (approx. 2 hours). To get there, park your car at Alta Laguna Park if you’re starting in Laguna Beach, or Canyon View Park if you’re starting in Aliso Viejo and follow the signs."
Mentioned by Visit Laguna Beach
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"Named for its 360-degree view, Top of The World (ALTA LAGUNA PARK) is an epic vantage point for catching spectacular Orange County views. From one side you can look out over the canyons to the Pacific and from the other, gaze back over Saddleback Valley to Santiago Peak. In the early morning watch the fog roll in or climb up to the top in the late afternoon to watch the sun sink behind Catalina Island."
Old World Village
Old World Village
4.4 (1473 ratings)3.5 (93 ratings)
Outdoor shopping & dining complex with quaint, European-style buildings & cobblestone streets.
7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
Shopping mallSights & LandmarksEvent venuePoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"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."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
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"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."
Balboa Pier
Balboa Pier
4.6 (4085 ratings)4.5 (308 ratings)
Built in 1906, this pier offers a retro-themed diner & is popular for fishing & watching the sunset.
1 Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92661, USA
Fishing pierSights & LandmarksPiers & BoardwalksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
4.6 (413 ratings)4.5 (120 ratings)
Wildlife sanctuary across 4,500 acres featuring rolling hills with trails & several types of trees.
28373 Alicia Pkwy, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
ParkNature & ParksCanyonsState Parks

Top Best American Restaurants in San Clemente

Islands Restaurant Fountain Valley
Islands Restaurant Fountain Valley
4.3 (611 ratings)
Beachy gourmet burger chain also serving beer & tropical drinks in laid-back surroundings.
18621 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
American restaurantBarFamily restaurantHamburger restaurant
Mentioned by Marriott International
SpringHill Suites Huntington Beach Orange County
"The best burgers, fries, cocktails and local beer at the beach. Huntington Beach locals crave our fresh cut Island fries and gourmet burgers paired with a mai tai or ice cold brew. Our great HD TVs and relaxing atmosphere make sports viewing a lot of fun."
Mama's on 39
Mama's on 39
4.5 (1484 ratings)
Diner features a full bar & diverse menu of modern-day twists on homestyle staples.
21022 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
Brunch restaurantAmerican restaurantBarRestaurant
TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays
3.5 (672 ratings)
Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
40830 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBar & grill
Mentioned by Travel Tips - USA Today
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"The Temecula location of T.G.I. Friday's (tgifridays.com) offers a kids-eat-free option all day on Mondays and Tuesdays. One child 12 years old and younger can eat free from the the kids' menu with an adult who orders an entree. T.G.I. Friday's has an extensive, moderately priced menu with sandwiches, salads, seafood, ribs and pasta."

Free Museums in San Clemente

Laguna Art Museum
Laguna Art Museum
4.5 (248 ratings)4.5 (121 ratings)
Contemporary art museum with a permanent collection of over 3,500 works & a waterfront setting.
307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Art museumMuseumsArt centerArt galleryArts organization
Mentioned by Visit Laguna Beach
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"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."
Mentioned by Daytrippen.com
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"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."
Mentioned by AFAR Media
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"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..."
Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach
Vladimir Kush - Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach
4.8 (116 ratings)4.5 (43 ratings)
Gallery spotlighting the artwork of Vladimir Kush, including oil paintings, sculptures & jewelry.
210A Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Art galleryMuseumsArtistJewelry designerJewelry storeSculpture
Thomas Studios
Thomas Studios
5 (15 ratings)5 (13 ratings)
550 S Coast Hwy #5, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Art galleryMuseumsEvent venueFurniture storeInterior designerWoodworkerArt Museums

Top Best Chinese Restaurants in San Clemente

Fortune Cookies Restaurant
Fortune Cookies Restaurant
4.3 (443 ratings)
Chinese outpost offering basic eats with low-fat & gluten-free choices, plus sushi, in modern digs.
18774 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
Asian restaurantChinese restaurantSushi restaurantThai restaurant
Red Ginger China Bistro
Red Ginger China Bistro
4.4 (365 ratings)
Contemporary space for Chinese noodle & rice dishes, dumplings, a health-conscious menu & more.
40405 Winchester Rd #101, Temecula, CA 92591, USA
Chinese restaurantAsian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantDelivery Chinese restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"If you're single, available, and want to meet a handsome fireman, or pretty female firefighter, ask for "a little spicy" on any of Red... (951) 296-1625Order online. Superb390 Reviews4.6"
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"If you're single, available, and want to meet a handsome fireman, or pretty female firefighter, ask for "a little spicy" on any of Red Gi..."
Chef K
Chef K
4.7 (157 ratings)
31757 Temecula Pkwy Suite A & B, Temecula, CA 92592, USA
Chinese restaurant
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"It's in a hard spot to find on Temecula Pkwy in shopping center with Stater Bros. It is well worth the search as it... (951) 302-2777Order online"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near San Clemente

4.0 (61 reviews)
Nomads Hotel
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$109 /night
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4.1 (83 reviews)
Residence Inn by Marriott San Juan Capistrano
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$195 /night
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Beachside Convenience, Near Golf Courses, Whale Watching
Guest Suite · 4 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$177 /night*
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