Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in San Clemente

"This sleek, contemporary, art-filled bistro in the heart of downtown’s village is always bustling for its martini bar and fresh seafood like candied salmon salad, signature halibut with hazelnut crust, papaya..."

"230 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA (949) 494-2545 — Casual/Semi-Dressy/Trendy Attire. Innovative street-front bistro in the heart of downtown Laguna. This IS California cuisine."

"Delicious food enjoyed by my vegetarian daughter - burrata tomato salad- and me - sea bass. Also, my Paloma cocktail was big ($14l and yummy! ..."

"Zinc is like a breath of fresh air filled with relaxed Southern California vibes and influences. Whether you want to relax and chat with friends or read a book and people watch by yourself, we love this spot for its coffee, cuisine, and atmosphere. Order at the counter, take your number, and find a seat in their spacious outdoor garden patio."

"Zinc's Café & Market is a favorite neighborhood gem, housing various options for people in need of quality and healthy food. You can walk into their café, order from their all-vegetarian menu, and feel at ease. You can also head straight to their market and grab gourmet food to-go."

"Ground zero for Laguna’s see-and-be-seen vegetarians, this gourmet market has a hedge-enclosed patio where you can munch on tasty vegetarian and vegan meals such as garden-fresh salads and pizzas."

"They provide you with a fantastic view, killer drinks, and ever better food, what more could you possibly ask for?. After spending some time on the beach, there’s no better place to refuel and start your morning than at The Beachcomber. Their breakfast menu is one on which you should definitely set your sights, because it’s absolutely perfect."

"Make the most of your day on the water with a stop at The Beachcomber Café in Crystal Cove. This local hotspot is located just steps from the sand and features an outdoor deck with sweeping ocean views, an on-site tropical bar (The Bootlegger) and a menu full of California favorites and tropical libations. View this post on Instagram"

"A converted cottage houses this beachside eatery serving California favorites & a popular breakfast. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinnerDress code: Casual"

"Soha brought the people from the treatment center that I work at to this place this morning and it was a little confusing for the workers because there w..."

"Pets can dine with their owners and enjoy a special pet menu. Indoor and outdoor seating are provided, although, Park Bench Cafe has mostly outdoor seating. Breakfast and lunch are served everyday."

"Grabbed brunch with one of our IG followers @mtnbkdave in Huntington Beach. They had a dog menu ????. I ordered the Hound Dog Heaven and Rover Easy ????????????"

"The location is amazing the food is fresh , cooked perfectly to order. I can't say enough about how happy we were patronizing..."

"I don't usually do this but these poor people just seem so sad they had no business because of covid so I decided to try it biggest mistake ever I d..."

"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"

"The Murphy-Smith Historical Bungalow is an outstanding example of a slice of Laguna Beach history. Managed by the Laguna Beach Historical Society, the bungalow is steeped in history, and visitors can enjoy a docent-led tour of the building and learn about life in Laguna Beach in the early 1920s. Built for the Murphy family in 1923, the bungalow is a typical example of a builder's cottage of that era, complete with multi-gabled roof, clapboard siding, and a porch gable."

"Renovated in 2003, this children’s playground/artistic creation has an outer-space theme with a flowing design that includes a rocket ship, a glass-mosaic tortoise 6 feet in diameter, and colorful play equipment. The walls and ledges are integrated with native plants, including Mexican marigolds, orange clock vine, plumbago, lemonade berries, California holly, blue hibiscus, Carmel creepers, jade plants, aloe saponaria, and jacaranda trees. Cress Street and Bluebird Canyon Drive."

"This is one of those destination parks, not because of an ocean view- which it doesn’t have- but because of the amazing play structures nestled into this canyon. A two-story rocketship structure does blast into the sky with a protected climbing ladder and fun slide. Uncommon play equipment nearby encourages kids to use their imagination and skills to traverse over the ground and down slopes."

"Downtown Laguna Beach is chock-full of galleries, with some of the most popular ones close to Main Beach. It’s easy to get lost in the whimsical fairy tales at Kush Fine Art, or admire works in the Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art, which features artists who support or illuminate humanitarian causes. Art by Lynn Weiderman at Studio 7 Gallery."

"The Huntington Beach Art Center (HBAC) is a community arts and cultural center serving Huntington Beach and the Southern California region. The Art Center opened its doors to the public in 1995 and presents the works of artists producing in all media. Through exhibitions, performances, film/video screenings, lectures, and educational programming, HBAC serves to advance public awareness and understanding of cultural, historic, and contemporary perspectives."

"Every visit to Huntington Beach should include a stop at the Huntington Beach Art Center on Main Street. Opened to the public in 1995, the Art Center is the creative heart of downtown HB. A community arts and culture center, the Art Center provides space for creative expression, offering low cost, high-quality art, music, and movement classes in its studios and dynamic exhibitions and event programming in its galleries."