Must See Sights and Landmarks in San Clemente Area

"Formerly known as McFadden’s Wharf, the Newport Beach Pier offers stunning views of the Huttington Beach, Balboa Pier and the vast Pacific Ocean. The pier is 314.5 meters long and is currently a California Heritage Landmark. You can find a fleet of Dory boats docked here by the Dory fishermen after a long day of fishing."

"Newport Pier is one of several prominent piers in Newport Beach. From this wooden structure you can look south to see the Balboa Pier, the second major pier in the […]"

"Other items to add to your itinerary could be hiking, fishing, sky diving, baseball, theatrical performance, intimate music performance, concert, comedy club; or if visiting on the weekend enjoy a stroll through the Old Town Farmers Market any Saturday morning. This itinerary is presented as a starting point for developing a tour. Custom itineraries are available for groups of all sizes. For more ideas and information, please call the Visit Temecula Valley at (888) 363-2852."

"Bringing together the city’s past with its up-and-coming future, Old Town Temecula is a great place to spend the day. From shopping to grabbing a bite at a delicious farm-to-table restaurant, Old Town is your one stop shop for fun in Temecula."

"Old Town Temecula Community Theater is a performing arts theater. It has a capacity of 361 people and has a warm atmosphere, perfect for families."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Wine Gallery is that rare Laguna spot that feels purely made for locals. This wine bar right on South Coast Highway is a low-key place where you can pop in for a glass of wine, chat with the guy eating a burger next to you, and then decide that the burger looks so good that you order one of your own. The staff is extremely friendly and will help you find whatever kind of wine you’re in the mood for, and it’s especially worth getting here for Happy Hour, when all glasses are $2 off and they do specials on some of the food as well."

"Coast Highway, Suite 110, the wine bar and New American spot is the highest rated spot for pizza in Laguna Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 149 reviews on Yelp."

"Landed on second floor, good table with partial view of ocean. Had the charcuterie and Burrata to start, both were good choices. Wine selection was OK..."

"Stone Church Brewing specializes in Pale Ales, India Pale Ales and Belgian-style Tripels. These sinfully delicious brews have cheeky religious names, like Chastity Blonde, Father, Son & the Holy Kolsch and Covenant IPA, the beer that started it all. See photos, reviews & more"

"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."

"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."

"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..."

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"Pennypickle's Workshop - the Temecula Children's MuseumThe Professor's home...7500 square feet of it, cluttered with hands-on inventions, gadgets, experiments...and kids won't even know they're learning as they play!"

"Macaroni Grill captures the Italian experience, down to each individual ingredient, and delivers the extraordinary flavors of Italy to ordinary life."

"A newcomer in town, the popular Social Costa Mesa has made its way to Surf City USA with a new location on Beach Blvd that all the locals are raving about—and it’s easy to see why. With a totally cool interior, thoughtfully curated new American menu and innovative craft cocktails, Social is sure to become a staple here in Huntington Beach. Stop in for happy hour from 4-6pm, enjoy a delicious dinner or head over for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays until 2:30pm."

"It’s weekend beach brunch at its best at SOCIAL Kitchen + Craft Bar where food and drink are a huge part of the conversation. Mixologists concoct one-of-a-kind craft cocktails with house-made syrups, cordials, and bitters, and chefs create tasty and thoughtfully curated entrees. Even with an 11:30 am reservation, we had a tad bit of a wait for our table."