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.

Great dive bar in the heart of San Clemente! Cookie is the best bartender, can't go wrong with…read morestoping in for a drink at anytime

Another dive we stopped at . Bartender was friendly and but she was distracted by the couple she…read morewas taking too. I like the holiday lights still up. Causal vibes.

Dana West Yacht club is a posh and comfortable setting with a large bar, serves food, kind people…read moreand great views! We visited on a Sunday during the day and as evening came it was a hopping place to be! Multiple ladies rooms, indoor and outdoor seating available. The views of the ocean can't be beat!

Members only club on the water's edge. Great fun atmosphere and clientele. Delicious food and full…read morebar. Prime rib special on Sundays. Reasonable prices. Entertainment on weekend nights periodically. Theme parties on holidays. Excellent service staff.

Casa Romantica is a unique piece of history tucked into a beautiful cliffside neighborhood near the…read moreSan Clemente pier. It was the home of the original founding family of the city, with the unique Spanish Colonial Revival architecture style that is popular in the area. Today, it is a private cultural center and event space, with many of its historical aspects preserved in a clean and classy way. We visited as part of a private photo shoot and it was really quite amazing. It offers awesome views of the San Clemente pier and beach. It is currently undergoing renovation in some areas, and will be even better when it is done. It looks like people use this as a place to have weddings and other small events. It's open to the public on a limited schedule so check the website before you go. If you're gonna check it out.

A beautiful museum and picturesque location, that's close by to San Clemente Pier. It's a brief…read morewalk up to this spot and once you arrive at the entrance, you'll walk-in and get to explore the beautiful walkways, plants, and there's even beautidul seats around the center where you can sit and take in the nice breeze that comes through. There's also small exhibits, or a museum, with a nice host that will answer any questions or the history that surrounds the town. There's a small entrance fee to get in here, but worth the visit if you're in the area.

Great live music!! We saw Bunch O' Guys and they were really talented. Acoustic guitar, electric…read moreguitar, violinist and drums. 3 of the 4 guys sang and they were terrific. They played everything, lots of crowd pleasers. There are definitely some regulars here and they are out on the dance floor having a good time. Even though you may think a few of them are snobby rich women, once they've had a few drinks we're all pals. Lots of people just dance with whoever and have fun. I absolutely loved our bartender, I wish I'd caught her name. She was working the dance floor bar. I don't drink anymore and just read that Club Soda is sugarfree and Tonic Water has sugar. So I ordered a Club Soda with lime and she was like, "that's my drink too!" and did you know that O blood type should drink club soda? No, I did not know that. I came back for many during the evening. We were with a big group celebrating our friend's birthday and it was a lot of fun. At one point I asked the band (and tipped $20) if our friend Mark could sing Purple Rain. They obliged, he killed it, it was a fantastic time. When we used to live in San Juan, we didn't come here nearly enough which I regret. We will definitely be back to enjoy the live music on the weekends!

Super fun dive country bar in SjC. Always a great time. Good crowd, lively, and decent prices…read more Came for the Tuesday free line dancing class once. Great time, teachers, crowd with spunk and spirit!

If you're looking for a fun group to hike with that is led by an experienced knowledgeable person,…read moreNaturalist For You is your stop. I found them by accident while looking up trails to hike on when I moved to the area and have been going on hikes with them ever since. Joel, the organizer, loves to talk about the areas the hikes are in and gives extensive historical information and has an encyclopedic-like knowledge of the plant and animal life. Talk about a modern day John Muir! They have hikes weekly all over the Orange County mountains and other local places, you can find them on Facebook or Meetup to get in on hikes and the best part is they do hikes from easy to difficult so whatever level you are on there are hikes for you. There are also hikes to study birds, edible plants, owling, and much more.

Mr. Joel Robinson is an Orange County naturalist who leads educational hikes in and around the…read moreSanta Ana Mountains. He works with schools and individuals to create awareness of the diverse flora and fauna of the local mountains. Joel is a leader in the protection of natural habitats that are always under threat from land developers. I encourage you to go to one of his classes or to participate on one of his hikes! You will love it!

Welcoming social club for our special community:) Love all of the activities!…read moreCommunity outings are so much fun with The Happening.

Not sure how to rate this.. But I am an addict in recovery…read moreand have been looking for something like this; a support group or not even that, just a group of people my age who are also dealing with being a recovering addict that get together and go do whatever. I tried to find this group and look more into it but it seems that it's not active anymore? If anyone knows of anything like this in San Clemente or Dana Point area let me know! The meetings I attend are at the San Clemente Friendship Center and those are awesome but Looking for more people in the early mid 20s that are on a similar path I am.

From the owner: Living Life in Recovery (LLR) specializes in helping people in recovery for substance abuse by…read moretaking them on adventure/camping trips to various amazing locations in the southern California area. All trips are recovery based and LLR provides transportation, all necessary equipment, and all meals, snacks, and beverages. We help show addicts and alcoholics in recovery that there is fun to be had without drugs and alcohol. Our trips focus on the 12 principles of the 12 steps in a interactive way. Our leaders are wilderness first aid trained by NOLS, insuring you have a safe and amazing experience is their priority.

Wonderful experience here. Everyone so caring. I appreciate all they do for the communityread more

Amazing. They truly are here to help out their community and if shows…read more My family and I just heard about this place because our children love to play at this park and every Thursday you are able to get food from 1030-11 But you have to sign up before 1030.

An awesome food rescue non profit that rescues and collects food from restaurants, supermarkets…read more They then get the rescued food to local food banks and food giveaway programs to people and families that are in need of food. They need volunteers and donations with all the government programs that have gone away.

It was so easy to donate to Food Finders. They accepted food (make sure it's not past its "use by"…read moredate), cleaning products (new/unused), and new personal care items such as soap and toothpaste. They helped me unload, which I appreciated.