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    Camp Pendelton Vista Point

    4.1 (13 reviews)

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    This is a sweet little spot to stop on your way to Oceanside or San Diego to stretch your legs. The view is amazing. You can waves breaking (slightly), Camp Pendelton, military operations and wildlife. There are squirrels which you are not supposed to feed but everyone does & seagulls that people feed as well. The parking lot holds probably 15 cars but there is never more than 5. You will drive past this spot if you do not know to look out for the Vista Point sign. I suggest stopping and taking in some of the scenery. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF. Once you are done the Vista Point exit leads directly back onto the 5 freeway.

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    What a great vista point! We stop all the time, and never tire of it. We bring shelled peanuts so the ground squirrells will take them from our hands. Shhh! We don't feed the wild life. (Yea, right) friendly little beggars are half of the attraction. The other reason to stop is the view. Great spot to stretch your legs. I have met some interesting people here. Often see huge military helicopters returning to base. Love this stop.

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    Perfect for a pit stop on your way to SD. Great views and picture perfect opportunities.

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    A really nice view! Many people stop by and enjoy looking over. I recommend if driving on the 5 fwy. Nice!

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    FYI, Remember, the View Point is one the South side only, so you have to go up a ways, past the Nuclear Power Plant, and then Come Back South.

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    Historic City Hall - Office.

    Historic City Hall

    5.0(3 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    It's hard not to notice the beautiful Historic City Hall building in downtown San Clemente. It sits…read moreat the end of Avenida del Mar, on El Camino Real. Its Spanish architecture with Moorish influences is stunning! It's impossible not to stop by for a minute and admire its sight! The white walls shine in the sun and the whole Avenida del Mar spreads down. City Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places, which is run by the National Park Service. I didn't have the chance to check it out inside as well, but I hope it'll happen next time! The view from up here is gorgeous, nice spot! Beautiful gem of San Clemente architecture!

    The Historic City Hall, (HCH), is a historic Ole Hanson building, located at the top end of Del…read moreMar. Looking down from the HCH, you can see the ocean, and all the mom and pop shops on Del Mar. If you were to venture inside, you would be pleasantly surprised to see how beautifully preserved this multi unit office building is! There are two entrances serving the Historic City Hall, and the offices all have unique and quirky touches to it that add a certain atmosphere of older times. I love looking at the old Spanish Tile that line the staircases, and the white plaster of the building's exterior. At night, the wrought iron chandeliers out front light up, and it gives the top of the old village a warm glow. Down a few doors is another chandelier building. These two gems are well preserved buildings from the past of San Clemente, in Spanish flavorings. What sort of town preserves these relics from the past? A cool town, that's who!!!

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    Mission San Juan Capistrano - Sacred Garden

    Mission San Juan Capistrano

    4.6(788 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    Not-for-profit
    Free WiFi

    If you're in this area definitely worth it to check out this amazing Historical Mission. This was…read moremy second time and I enjoyed it. Lots of couples taking pre-wedding photos. Must be the place. I got a new experienced each time love the vibe.

    Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded on November 1, 1776 by Junipero Serra and Spanish…read moreCatholics. Its nickname is "Jewel of the Missions" and is one of 21 Spanish missions in California. We purchased tickets ($18/adult) on-site although you can book them online to perhaps get a discount. We got an audio device where we could take an audio tour through the grounds and learn more about each individual aspect of the mission. We even saw the remnants of the stone church that was once the largest structure in California but was destroyed in the 1812 earthquake. While the inhabitants' primary goal was to promote Catholicism, the mission also served as an agricultural and economic center. The founding priests of the mission were told they had to be self-sufficient; when we visited the area there was a garden to grow food and a kitchen area. This mission was even the first one in California to make their own wine. Overall it took us an hour to walk around and explore. We didn't read or listen to everything in-depth but you can easily spend 2-3 hours here. We went early in the morning and there was no one around so it was peaceful exploring the grounds.

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    Beach Trail - Nice walk heading towards north beach

    Beach Trail

    4.6(118 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    I like walks on the beach. Or more like, by the beach. A favorite of beach trails that I've enjoyed…read morecoming to - lots to see and explore with vibrant flowers, the horizon of the ocean, the sounds of the Amtrak and Metrolink trains passing by. All of it is just amazing. And the best part is, there's so many ways to just have a good time and a good workout on this trail. The Beach Trail is about 2.3 miles long in total, but it can feel like a pretty long walk. AND that's only one-way. Coming back, you have to do another 2.3 miles, if you're returning to the beginning of your route. But you'll really see everything. Love the Beach Trail!

    This is a nice little beach walk going from North Beach to Calafia. Its only 2.3 miles. The scenery…read moreis beautiful. You are steps away from the ocean. Every so often an Amtrak, Metrolink, or BNSF train will pass by. Its a well kept trail and perfect for all walkers. There was a detour and I had to walk on the beach. Good thing it was low tide. You had to time yourself between the waves. Today was the first Saturday of the month and there were two beach cleanup crews. The Surfriders were by the pier, and at Calafia Orange County Coastkeeper were working. This group also does cleanup on the 2nd Saturday at Huntington Beach tower 9 at Magnolia st. from 9:00 to 11:00. I got there late or I would have helped.. I already signed up for Huntington next week. Every time I come to San Clemente I enjoy walking the trail. After eating its a nice way to burn off a few calories.

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