I had such a good time last year, I had to return. As soon as I got off the train I headed to the…read morelifeguard pancake breakfast. Its a great deal and its good to support the lifeguards. I watched the surfing contests for a bit and checked out some of the activities on the beach. For a snack I had a BBQ corn. This is a fun event, and I'm looking forward for next year.

Came for the Sunday event. Really liked that you can park at the San Clemente High School and they…read morehave free buses to transport you to the beach. The event isn't big, but they have activities throughout the day to keep you entertained. They have police patrolling the area to keep everyone safe. It got pretty crowded in the afternoon. Liked the surf and sand castle competition. It was nice to walk on the pier and look at all the vintage cars.

The street fiesta is always fun. There's good music, games, vendors. The street is closed to…read morevehicle traffic. I always take Metrolink when I come.

San Clemente's Fiesta Music Festival is a great festival with live music and a number of vendor…read morebooths offering food and various products and crafts and games for the kids. It's great to make a day of it with lunch and a walk along the beach walk down by the pier. Local musicians provide a lively atmosphere with live music on three stages offering different music genres so you will be sure to find the music you love.

We frequent the lobby bar and it used to be one of my favorite places to go on the weekend. The…read moreproperty is beautiful. However, the service here has been always slow. I usually overlook it as the overall experience had been acceptable and I liked the view. Unfortunately, this may be my last time here. We had a waitress, Paige, who was horrible. There was practically no service. We had to walk over each time to ask for snacks and even had to walk to the bar to pay our bill since she never collected the check and was no where to be found. The worst part of the experience is we mentioned our request to close out our tab to a manager (after 25 minutes of waiting for the waitress to come by and collect our card) -- he was unfortunately just as aloof and just said "ok we will close out" and walked away, without addressing the issue at hand. The ritz and monarch has been much superior in overall service. You should take your business to the other resorts nearby instead of this place.

Good place, beautiful view on ocean and around Fresh food…read more Amazing coffee And also they provide good service

Ohana Fest is an amazing event. I went to the third day of the 2025 event on Sunday with a good…read morefriend, and we had a blast. We arrived shortly after it opened since it was our first time at the event. We wanted to see and explore and experience all it had to offer. There are plenty of vendors offering samples, cool merch and even some free swag - like hats, bandannas, pins, sunglasses, towels, temporary tattoos and more. We sampled some food trucks and had a few fun beverages. The music was great: Green Day, Cage the Elephant, and James were all great. James was especially terrific. There were also a number of other cool bands that rocked the two stages. At the end, we were exhausted but looking forward to going back next year.

I arrived here at 3:45 PM today, September 26, 2025 and it was a madhouse! One of my girlfriends…read moreinvited me so I said why not. We had a lot of fun watching all the drunk people. There was so much alcohol and not a lot of food choices. The music was very loud. I think the best part was the art show, they have a lot of cool rock 'n' roll artifacts. The bathroom situation sucked, lines forever, I had to use the outhouse, I'm so grossed out! it's better to just walk on the beach and listen to the music.

My first time at Soka University's International Festival was cool. The parking fee is $10 on the…read morecampus but if you park on the street, where it is allowed, it is free. The event is free but be prepared to pay cash for the food and handmade items. There are demonstrations like cultural dancing on stage with some audience participation. If you get here towards the end, then the food might be out or heavily discounted. I heard from a friend that there weren't as many food booths this year as in the past. The campus is gorgeous. Take a walk around to find lily pad ponds, an art gallery, and an orange tree garden surrounding a very impressive statue of Gandhi.

There wasn't a big variety of food. Went there with kids and was done less than an hour. Tried…read more Thai fish cake it was not tasty. Nothing much to watch. There were few good stalls for kids. Acupuncture stall was good too.

This place is heaven for cigar lovers. I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely cigar club…read moreyesterday and everything about it is perfection. The decor is fabulous, the staff is kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is so nice. It's a great place to enjoy a nice cigar respite with good friends, and the patrons here are very nice as well. Big shoutout to Steve, the GM, who puts the H in hospitality. He is a mensch and a half. I am looking forward to coming here again. Thank you!

This review is long overdue! I've been a VIP member for about six months, and I'm almost a daily…read morevisitor. The lounge has two main areas. First, there's the sophisticated bar, which is smoke-free and the perfect spot for high-end spirits and amazing cocktails (The Gov'ner Old Fashioned is a must-try!). The staff are welcoming, friendly, and always smiling! They've started adding some events to the schedule, like Whistlepig/Cigar tastings, Cajun Boil, Macallan tastings, and wine tastings. They're also introducing a late-night happy hour with food and live music, which is a great way to enjoy a sophisticated drink when most restaurants have closed in the area. The second part of the lounge is the two cigar lounges: the day lounge and the VIP lounge, which has lockers. Both lounges have high-end luxury seating and lots of screens for all your favorite sports. The staff keeps the lounges clean with friendly service. At the back, there's a walk-in humidor that's well-stocked with a great selection, including Davidoff, Padron, Opus X, Fuentes, My Father, Foundation, and Placencia, just to name a few. The Winston House stick blended by Placencia is an incredible stick for an exceptional price! Both lounges have a bunch of friendly regulars, so it's always easy to find conversation, or you can just relax and enjoy the moment! This place is a hidden gem that I consider to be the best cigar lounge in SoCal!

My husband and I finally stopped in after driving by this place dozens of times, and we're so glad…read morewe did! Cute dive bar with a working cigarette machine and a stage for live bands. We had the pleasure of meeting the owners, Mike and Laura, who were incredibly warm, personable, and welcoming. They shared the story behind the bar and a little about their own journey. It's clear they've put their hearts into this place. We can't wait to come back!

Sad, we ubered here and how disappointed! Came in and sat waiting. Never acknowledged, then after…read more10 minutes told I'm making drinks. Then other girl comes out and again never acknowledged. This place must be happening for the reviews but so much potential! Waste of our uber but we walked to another local bar and having so much fun!

It's no Jonathan Club (Santa Monica) but for a private beach front one-story structure with ample…read morepatio seating, tennis courts, basketball courts, large BBQ grills, kitchen, restrooms, shuffle board, foosball, two swings and a little playground structure, plus reserved parking, the Shorecliffs Beach Club does the job for its homeowner members in the area. *There is no parking anywhere nearby due to the high traffic. This place is located where Coast Hwy turns into El Camino Real. I was lucky to have been a guest here twice, once for a private party (rental for a fee) and most recently for 4th of July. It was packed but it seemed like everyone was staying out of everyone else's way. Members had to wear special wristbands and guests had different wristbands. Although the facilities for a beach club are sufficient, there are some insufficiencies to note. I couldn't tell if any staff was actually enforcing / ensuring that the general public wasn't wandering in (there was nothing stopping anyone from just coming in from the beach side and the main gate that supposedly required an electronic fob was wide open), but for sure no one was regularly checking the restrooms because the toilet paper for all 3 stalls were out of toilet paper. Not the beach club's fault but the sand at this beach is now very rocky. I was also told that 4th of July used to be a huge event but this year it was mostly a host-your-own type of deal with some scheduled events Lastly, to get to the property, you have to go under a bridge next to this disgusting body of water that may be runoff from waste treatment that sometimes flood over. There is no on-site parking - it's a nondescript lot next to the gas station across Coast Hwy/El Camino Real, but it is reserved - simply have your sticker displayed in your car. Basically, posh this place is not, but it works if you are a member and need beach club facilities or need a place to host a private event.

Over the past few years, Shorecliffs Beach Club has evolved into a beautiful resort-style getaway!…read more The clubhouse area has been remodeled with new flooring and furniture. The playground, beach recreation areas, paddle tennis courts and picnic tables are stellar. The grounds have even been landscaped with exotic plants and a swag hemp fence. The clubhouse and bathrooms are clean, sanitized and always stocked. The private parking lot has ample room with more than 100 parking spots for Shorecliffs Beach Club members and their guests. Parking stickers or paper guest parking passes must be displayed on the inside front window of each vehicle. The staff members over the past few years have been incredible as well. They are hardworking, helpful and enforce the rules set by the board of directors. Membership wristbands are checked and members must sign in any guests. The staff never allows non-residents onto the premises unless they are accompanied by a Shorecliffs member. You must check out the updated website to see just how amazing the club has become. Be sure to click on the photos tab to see the events and upgrades.