3-Day San Clemente itinerary guide

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San Clemente — 22-02-2012 Inauguración conjunto habitacional en San Clemente (6775298076)

Top stops to prioritize

San Clemente Pier
Pierside Kitchen & Bar
Doheny State Beach
Ruby's Diner
Mission San Juan Capistrano
La Galette Creperie
Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar
T-Street Beach

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

San Clemente Pier
Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar
T-Street Beach
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
Linda Lane Park

Day 2: Northwest side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the northwest side side of town.

Doheny State Beach
Dana Point Harbor
Outlets at San Clemente

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Mission San Juan Capistrano.

Mission San Juan Capistrano
Sprouts Farmers Market
North Beach
Pizza Port San Clemente
Bear Coast Coffee

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