Best of San Clemente
Getting out & Things to do 2022

Top activities, things to do, and relaxation.

Experience the best of San Clemente's activities and things to do with the 2022 Best of Awards. From outdoor adventures to cultural experiences, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on the ultimate guide to getting out and exploring all this city has to offer.

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Best Beach

GOLD

T-Street ★ 17 MEDALS
North El Camino Real/Avenida Pico

SILVER

Riviera Beach ★ 10 MEDALS
San Clemente Beach Trail, South of San Clemente Pier

Best Camp for Kids

GOLD

Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★ 7 MEDALS
621 N. El Camino Real, Suite A, 949.366.2107, guillobelbjj.com 

SILVER

JP’s Surf Camp ★ 3 MEDALS
2818 Via Blanco, 949.547.2088, jpssurfcamp.com

Best Billiards

GOLD

Mulligans Sports Bar ★ 9 MEDALS
1401 Calle Valle, 949.492.4400, mulligansbarsanclemente.com

SILVER

Bloom’s Irish Pub ★ 2 MEDALS
2391 S. El Camino Real, 949.218.0120, bloomsirishpubsc.com

Best Lodging

GOLD

San Clemente Inn ★ 10 MEDALS
2600 Avenida Del Presidente, 949.492.6103, sanclementeinn.com

SILVER

Beachcomber Inn ★ 7 MEDALS
533 Avenida Victoria, 949.492.5457, thebeachcomberinn.com

Best Special Event/Wedding Venue

GOLD

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens ★ 9 MEDALS
415 Avenida Granada, 949.498.2139, casaromantica.org

SILVER

Casino San Clemente ★ 8 MEDALS
140 W. Avenida Pico, 949.369.6600, thecasinosanclemente.com

Best Local Annual Event

GOLD

Ocean Festival ★ 7 MEDALS
oceanfestival.org 

SILVER

San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival ★ 7 MEDALS scchamber.com/special-events

Best Venue for Live Music

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Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge ★ 11 MEDALS
555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, 949.361.2855, ivalees.com

SILVER

Beachfire Bar & Grill ★ 8 MEDALS
204 Avenida Del Mar, 949.366.3232, beachfire.com

Best Park

GOLD

Linda Lane Park ★ 16 MEDALS
400 Linda Lane, 949.361.8264, san-clemente.org

SILVER

Vista Hermosa Sports Park ★ 8 MEDALS
987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, 949.429.8797, san-clemente.org

Best Golf Course

GOLD

San Clemente Municipal Golf Course ★ 17 MEDALS
150 E. Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.8384, san-clemente.org

SILVER

Bella Collina San Clemente ★ 5 MEDALS
200 Avenida La Pata, 949.498.0517, bellacollinasanclemente.com

Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners

GOLD

San Clemente Pier ★ 17 MEDALS
Avenida Victoria/Pacific Ocean

SILVER

The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar ★ 17 MEDALS
611 Avenida Victoria, 949.498.6390, thefishermansrestaurantsanclemente.com

Best Surf Break

GOLD

Trestles ★ 17 MEDALS
San Onofre State Beach, Old Highway 101, 949.492.4872, parks.ca.gov

SILVER

San Onofre State Beach ★ 4 MEDALS
San Onofre State Beach, Old Highway 101, 949.492.4872, parks.ca.gov

Best Surf School

GOLD

JP’s Surf Camp ★ 7 MEDALS
2818 Via Blanco, 949.547.2088, jpssurfcamp.com

SILVER

Epic Summer Surf and Beach Camp ★ 1 MEDAL
1235 Puerta Del Sol, Suite 200, 949.245.7962, tandmsurf.com