Food Scene
Awesome blackened fish tacos and bomb margaritas. Great ambience, upscale casual. Sit at the bar for a more relaxed vibe!
76 locals recommend
South of Nick's San Clemente | Mexican Kitchen + Bar
110 North El Camino RealAwesome blackened fish tacos and bomb margaritas. Great ambience, upscale casual. Sit at the bar for a more relaxed vibe!
Our favourite spot for Breakfast. Try the vanilla honey latte and their breakfast plate (the bacon is to die for). End on a sweet note with one of their berry crumbles or huge cronuts. OR a mimosa and you're golden! Also family friendly.
Ellie's Table @ Egan House
31892 Camino CapistranoOur favourite spot for Breakfast. Try the vanilla honey latte and their breakfast plate (the bacon is to die for). End on a sweet note with one of their berry crumbles or huge cronuts. OR a mimosa and you're golden! Also family friendly.
The best sweet treat. Your choice of soft serve, frozen banana or coconut dipped in chocolate with toppings of your choice. Fun, hip vibe. Personal favourite: frozen banana dipped in chocolate with toasted coconut and salted caramel drizzle. YAS
6 locals recommend
South Swell Hand Dipped Ice Cream
137 Avenida Del MarThe best sweet treat. Your choice of soft serve, frozen banana or coconut dipped in chocolate with toppings of your choice. Fun, hip vibe. Personal favourite: frozen banana dipped in chocolate with toasted coconut and salted caramel drizzle. YAS
We love to come here after a surf! The only restaurant ON the beach, great view of the ocean. Try: Chicken Sandwich with Avocado + Bacon with their boneyard fries. Or their Hawaiian style pork sliders. Wash it down with their red sangria or their California Cream Ale.
Boneyard Beach Café
25300 Dana Point Harbor DrWe love to come here after a surf! The only restaurant ON the beach, great view of the ocean. Try: Chicken Sandwich with Avocado + Bacon with their boneyard fries. Or their Hawaiian style pork sliders. Wash it down with their red sangria or their California Cream Ale.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cheap drinks, great people watching. Mix of cowboy and biker. A MUST when in SJC. Drink a cold beer or potent vodka soda while taking in the sights, sounds, and bras all over the ceiling (seriously).
20 locals recommend
Swallows Inn
31786 Camino CapistranoCheap drinks, great people watching. Mix of cowboy and biker. A MUST when in SJC. Drink a cold beer or potent vodka soda while taking in the sights, sounds, and bras all over the ceiling (seriously).
Great for that perfect balance of nightlife and restaurant. Good food, decent drinks right in the heart of San Juan Capistrano's Los Rios Historic District.
19 locals recommend
Trevor's at the Tracks
26701 Verdugo StGreat for that perfect balance of nightlife and restaurant. Good food, decent drinks right in the heart of San Juan Capistrano's Los Rios Historic District.
Shopping
Icons of Surf
710 N El Camino RealThe real deal for surfboard and surf apparel.
If you're into vintage'ing, this is a great spot. Tons of vendors, great finds with mid-century modern treasures too. Eclectic and worth the visit!
Old Barn Antique Mall, Inc.
31792 Camino CapistranoIf you're into vintage'ing, this is a great spot. Tons of vendors, great finds with mid-century modern treasures too. Eclectic and worth the visit!
Essentials
Our go-to for groceries. Great prices, great products, amazing staff. Good vibes
7 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
32151 Camino CapistranoOur go-to for groceries. Great prices, great products, amazing staff. Good vibes
Go-to for cleaning products and everyday household items. Small but packed with items.
Denaults True Value Hardware #1
31862 Del Obispo StGo-to for cleaning products and everyday household items. Small but packed with items.
Parks & Nature
Our FAVORITE spot to post up and catch some sun! We surf here almost every day. Waves are mellow, water is warm and the people watching is fun.
94 locals recommend
Doheny State Beach
Our FAVORITE spot to post up and catch some sun! We surf here almost every day. Waves are mellow, water is warm and the people watching is fun.