A very calm and quieter outlet in the most southern part of the O.C. It's an outdoor outlet, with…read moreabout 100 or so shops. It's a great place to take a nice walk, while doing your shopping. Of all the stores I visited, the customer service was very chill or beachy, where no one really bothers you or try to sell you anything. Visitors and shops all seem pretty friendly. There's multiple parking lots in the area. You can also take the trolly to the outlets, if you're traveling by train. Only takes about 25 minutes if it's not too busy, or a full trolley ride. I didn't see much food choices here. but a few coffee shops. There's a noodle place that I saw that looked interesting. Maybe at my next visit.

The shops aren't too busy which is nice (expect for cars and coffee Sunday mornings from 8am-11am…read moreit's packed). The bathrooms are VERY nice and even have a lounge area! The trolly is sometimes delayed so don't relay too heavily on the timing estimate of 15-25 minutes but it's still worth waiting for if you want to head to the beach! I recommend parking in the back of the outlets for the parking is normally empty!

What a fun and gorgeous addition to SJC! We visited on a busy Saturday and parking is a challenge…read morebut we were able to find a spot after circling around for a bit. Love the open air feel and selection of shops, restaurants and bars. The huge lawn in the middle of the center is a gathering place for families and kids along with groups of all kinds. Lots of tables and chairs available for hanging out or bringing food purchased at the food hall which has some delicious selections. I love how this area seamlessly connects to the Los Rios Historic District and the train depot. You could hop on the train, take it to SJC and spend a couple of hours wandering around both, shopping, getting a meal and grabbing a few drinks. A perfect place for families, couples and friends to spend time together in the beautiful weather.

River Street Marketplace is a development and shopping area located in San Juan Capistrano. There…read moreis ample parking ($2/hour) but you can also take the train as the Metrolink station is right there. It reminds me of the SoCo plaza in Costa Mesa but it has a pretty common vibe where there are indoor shops, outdoor seating, play areas, and restaurants. This place in particular also has some old school charms like the River Street Ranch (a petting zoo) with modern boutique shops and a food hall. It's a place to hang out when it's nice outside and it's packed with people.

Quaint little plaza located across the street from the harbor. It has a couple big restaurants;…read moreMahe Steak & Sushi, & Jimmies Famous American Tavern (JFAT), RJ's Cafe and a couple other smaller cafes and some dessert options. There are also some small businesses: wellness center, hearing aides, real estate office, cafe & catering, nail salon and some others. It is decorated with lots of lush green plant life & a water fountain. They provide valet parking for the bigger restaurants: Jimmies & Mahe. Entrance is off of Golden Lantern Street. Cute place to take a walk after eating. Everything was closed while I was here (at 7pm) except for the 2 main restaurants & maybe 2 small businesses.

What can I say.. this place is soo nice!! I love coming here when I get down south! There is much…read moreto see and do! I recommend it for a day to get away to chill and eat at the restaurants

I walked here after getting off the trolley and it's a beautiful strip mall with 2 clothing…read moreboutiques, a market, Genkai sushi, the Monarch Beach market and a few other cool spots. It's close to both the Ritz Carlton and the Waldorf Astoria resort.

The service was low key and informative. The merchandise was hands on for kids and quality! It…read moresparked memories and imagination. So glad we stopped in.

First of all this is not by the sea, second of all it's not a plaza it's a strip mall and it's…read morereally dangerous for pedestrians! They really need to revamp the entire parking lot. Stater Brothers is the anchor and Handels is the other attraction. Not impressed!!

It's been a minute since I last shopped here, as I walk in a voice calls "hi Don " and it's Kelly a…read moreNordstrom Sales Representative who has helped me in the past ! Wow talk about a memory she welcomes me back and stated if you need any assistance let her know. Shopped around for a few minutes and I must say this particular store never disappoints, everything is so well organized and maintained ! So once again I received 5 Star Service with and big smile and a hello ! It's the small things in life they matter, a Big Thank You to Kelly all who make this store a very wonderful experience to shop ! Don R.

This Nordstrom Rack location has always been very clean and well put together. I actually am not in…read morelove with shopping and typically feel really over stimulated, but this location does not have that effect on me. It feels like everything is spread out and not all crammed together. The staff are really friendly and have always been helpful if I had a question.

For a good month, I was visiting the San Clemente area for some therapeutic massages. I would go to…read moreSugar Blossom Bake Shop to get their delightful cookies amd cupcakes. I found myself in a very quaint place with lots of little shops and restaurants. It was Del Mar Plaza. It doesn't look too big of a space from the outside, but once you walk in it, there's quite a lot of businesses inside. Free parking is available for customers only. Or you may park on the streets. Please read the signs for any parking restrictions. I just took a stroll through and looked. I didn't do any shopping besides getting my cookies and cupcakes as I was short on time. I'll have to return here the next time I'm in the area again.

This plaza is a historic part of old San Clemente! I've been coming here for many years because…read morethere's many awesome small businesses that have cool stuff and some of the best food in town! Los Patios is one of my favorite places to eat they have good food one of the best Taco Tuesday's around ! New Mandarin Garden is some of the best Chinese food I've had anywhere! They have a buffet on Sundays that is aways nice to to visit. Blue Danube is no longer at the plaza but I always had good times there putting on events in a building that previously served as the town jail. Hopefully we will be doing another event in the plaza soon! If your going to pay a visit and can't find parking inside the plaza drive across the plaza and park at the lot on Avenida Miramar there is often spots there. Have a good time! History of the plaza! On August 27th, 1928, the first fire house and city jail were erected on these premises. Later, the blacksmith shop was added, as well as the warehouse and maintenance shops. The municipal facilities were used until 1962, when a new civic center was built. These premises were continued to be utilized as a city maintenance yard until 1974.

This place is like a ghost town. It's weird and almost all the restaurants are closed FOR NO…read moreREASON. Don't come here. You've been warned. People are rude, if you ask people they're just rude to you as if you're doing them a favor. Everything about this plaza is depressing. Go somewhere else

I was in Old Town San Clemente for one reason and one reason only. I came here to buy cookies,…read morecupcakes, and brownies from Sugar Blossom Bake Shop. I ended up hanging around and strolling through the streets that are filled with local shops and restaurants. I didn't stay too long as I was short on time. It's indeed an intriguing town with lots of history. I saw the Historic City Hall building. There was even a Twin Flame candy store which I can't wait to visit on my next visit. There are a handful of restaurants I want to try out one day. As for shopping, it's nice to stroll through on a sunny and cool day. Parking is available on the streets or in small lots. Please read the signage for any parking restrictions. I'll definitely be back to really get acquainted in Old Town San Clemente. See you again soon! I'll capture some photos next time.

This is my least favorite of all the old towns I've been to. There really isn't much here. Mostly…read morethere are places to eat. There's a small parking lot, and another across the street. I'd rather go up the street on Del Mar. Today there was a Farmers Market. I've seen other events there. There's a lot more shopping and dining options on Del Mar. Go there instead.