On my frequent visits to San Clemente, I've seen this playhouse and thought it would be great to…read moresee a show there one day. Well, one day happened and my wife and I saw The Spitfire Grill here. It was a wonderful show, well-acted with lots of energy, in a small and very charming 60-seat theatre. Pre-show and during intermission, you can grab a drink in the charming garden area and there was a nice, friendly buzz in the air. I understand that this theatre has been staging shows for some 70 years. Now that I've experienced this gem, I'll make a point of returning frequently in the future. Plus, its great location near Avenida Del Mar makes it perfect for a dinner and show evening.

Such an intimate playhouse! Only 60 seats and stage production is quite impressive. Watched its…read morelatest musical The Spitfire Grill and it was wonderful! There's a nice patio to linger on before, during intermission, and after the show to meet the cast. There's a whole lineup of musical productions to check out in the next few months such as 80 Days Around the World and Adam's Family. Don't miss it!

After several years of dance at other studios in the area, we made the switch to SC Dance. My…read moredaughter has enjoyed the smaller atmosphere with more individualized attention. It is exciting to see her growth this year!

Really nice studio. Staff is excellent. Daughter is very happy here. Parking and access is easy.read more

I can't express how wonderful Sound of Music was. Exceeded expectations in every way. I've been…read moremeaning to go to the playhouse for years now, after attending Tempest in the park by this group. I had a cabaret table up front, which was Epic, but looking back at the intimate theatre there was not a bad seat in the house. It IS Community theatre, so don't expect lavish sets. But they were perfect sets. The acting was wonderful, but it was the level of singing that amazed me. Particularly 4 principal singers. Big shout out to "Liesl" Rachel Wilson. Voice of a goddess! But EVERYONE was great, particularly the principals. Every bit as good (or better, cuz you're right up there with them!) as any big professional production. Far better than some I've seen. I had tears in my eyes for most of the performance. The theater is privately owned; no fancy stuff. light candy and prezels available, 9 oz pours of drinkable wine for $15... Sadly, we're losing this venue. BUT, they have obtained funding for a new location, but need some help with the actual build. We all need to get behind this treasure and follow them (CLOSE BY!! PLEASE) to a new home next year. I, for one, hope they keep the small scale. It was magical. I will be back. Soon.

One of the more special theaters in OC. The performers, shows, and volunteers are so kind and…read moreprofessional. It can make for a great date in the San Juan area :)

The hours are limited here and the first time I discovered this place, I came after it closed but I…read moremade a mental note to visit when back in San Clemente. Today, I was on my way back from Irvine and remembered that I wanted to come here and made it here before they closed at 2pm. They have very limited hours so check their schedule. Admission is $8 and they have a ample parking here too. This place is just gorgeous. This is one of the homes of Ole Hanson, who is the founder of San Clemente. He also had residence in LA. He built San Clemente to resemble a Spanish village and that explains why I love San Clemente so much. I came here a few months ago and just loved walking around San Clemente and it reminded me of the Mediterranean. Two hours is plenty of time to explore this house with devastatingly beautiful views of the ocean. The breeze coming into the Museum part of the house is just lovely and made me want to linger just that much longer. You see, I love the ocean and seeing the water is so calming and relaxing. There are beautiful trees, plants, flowers here and I found myself wanting to just have a picnic here. Or lay in the grass and read a book. There is a gift shop here and beverages and light snacks can also be purchased there. I also grabbed a calendar to see what events they have here and I will def be back one evening to see the sunset here. Dont miss this place in San Clemente, it is such a treat to visit!

I went on a free day which definitely influences my review, but the rainy weather also impacted…read morethis specific experience. Regardless, the free entry automatically made the visit a great value. This is a small museum (and even smaller now due to unfortunate damage caused by landslides in recent years) with a gorgeous interior, a vibrant garden, and regal ocean views. The interior includes many collected works of fine art that betray quite good taste, something to be attributed to the provenance of the home. I liked that because it was during the winter holiday season, the house was decorated accordingly; I wonder what the house looks like during other times of year! I am not sure how involved the museum docents are meant to be, but they appeared happy to show us around and give further explanation on some details of the house. Important note: public restrooms are available, and also there are even functional in-situ bathrooms. Using one made me feel like I was a proper guest to the home. This will probably be a good time for the whole family, if art and culture is something yours values. I'm bringing my mother on my next visit, hopefully on another free day.

This place is awesome! Came in on a Friday night with a group of 9, ordered pizzas and enjoyed the…read morelive band! It is kid-friendly, which I loved, but feels sort of like a dive bar at the same time. It was really the best of both worlds. They have a quieter side away from the live music, along with the other side where they have a full bar. Also, pizza was unbelievable. Highly highly recommend coming for the pizza alone! Pretty great spot and we'll definitely be back.

I was in the area and excited to go here after I saw they were very highly rated and voted best…read morepizza in SC on their website. On a positive note the service and staff couldn't have been nicer! The pizza was very good but too thick and oily for my taste. The pizza sauce was the best. If offered on thin crust, I would be a big fan! On a not so positive note, this might be the loudest restaurant I have ever been to. The music was extremely loud even on the outside patio making conversation very difficult. There were lots of families and groups with quite a few kids. It very kid friendly which is great for families but again very loud. Many kids running through, playing activity, and being quite loud. If you want good authentic Detroit pizza and a relaxing night night, you might want to order to go.

We hired Jack for a joint bachelor/ette party. He made it a funny and memorable night! Lots of…read moreenergy and jokes. We finished the night with several souvenirs from a few tricks he performed. Definitely fooled the dog as well.

We had Jack and Carrot the Clown at my boyfriend's son's 10th birthday party, and they were…read moreabsolutely fantastic! Jack is an incredibly talented magician. He was highly organized, professional, and delivered a flawless performance. His humor and charisma kept both the kids and adults thoroughly entertained, and he had everyone engaged from 3-year-olds to 60-year-olds! He was not only entertaining but also kind, approachable, and wonderful to work with. Carrot the Clown was equally amazing, creating balloon animals for all the children, which they absolutely loved. The kids were thrilled, and it added such a fun touch to the party. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. They were a joy to have at the party, and we can't wait to hire them again in the future. It was worth every penny, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking to make their event extra special!

Love this studio! My daughter has been with this studio for the last 7 years. It feels like we're…read moreone big family - the coaches, staff, parents and the kids.

Avoid this place. Incredibly toxic dance studio. The moms and front office help will all conspire…read moreto create an atmosphere of toxic behavior between them. Our kid gets little quality direction and very poor communication is common place, along with my kid being afraid to go to certain instructions classes for fear of retribution, NOT HEALTHY. People come in stay for a year and then leave when they realize there are studios out there much more suited to actually developing kids skills in a healthy manner without it being about the moms. If you value your sanity and your money do not go here.

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.

So fun! The ambiance is the best! The historic hotel right on Del Mar, painting with your friends…read moreor family is such a memorable experience to add to your calendar while visiting San Clemente! It's a little pricy but worth the memory!

What a charming create or paint your own pottery shop! I LOVED my experience. located in the heart…read moreof downtown San Clemente in the historic Hotel San Clemente Apartments lobby. There are table both inside and outside on the patio. Plenty of pottery options for painting. I really liked that there was no separate studio fee, that everything was included in the price of the pottery. The staff is super helpful and knowledgeable. I needed help with tool recommendations and the staff help me pick out the ones that would work best for my mug. I also was impressed with the final glaze. I have painted a few pottery pieces over the years and the glaze at Fired Up is the absolute best! I also loved being out on the patio on a warm-ish afternoon, chatting with friends and painting away. Highly recommend for a fun activity in San Clemente!