First of all babe Ruth soda 10/10. Workers so nice and a variety of amazing food and drinks. Love…read morethis place. WHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Candy stop in downtown San Clemente! This shop is noticeably colorful; shelves are lined with retro…read moretreats, novelty sweets, glass-bottled sodas that range from quirky to quirkiest. We perused around, but ultimately got a bag of salt water taffy that we chose from a wall of flavors; everything from apple to cotton candy. Each piece was soft, chewy, and true to its flavor. We also grabbed a bottle of root beer, one of the many vintage-style sodas on offer. THE PARKING. Metered street parking along the main strip. You may need to drive around to find an open spot, but as always in downtown San Clemente, double-check the signs and time limits. THE VERDICT. A charming destination for anyone with a sweet tooth or a soft spot for nostalgic treats.

I had a rush gift to get for someone who grew up in SC. I called and stated my needs. By the time I…read moregot there, the owner had already started putting the gift together. We quickly hand picked from these beautiful pieces and I was off in no time! Great personal service and beautiful pictures of San Clemente. Extremely happy with this place!

Schmid's makes the BEST chocolate! They have a wide variety and unique selection of chocolates. I…read morepersonally love the ones with edible luster dust. I also love the turtles and haystacks too! Everyone who works there is so upbeat and friendly. You know the staff are treated well when they treat YOU well. It makes all the difference. Great product and great people. Highly recommend Schmid's!!

Stopped by the chocolate factory for the first time, and it was a sweet experience…read more What I ordered: * Cookies n Cream Fudge -- Vanilla-based fudge with Oreo pieces mixed throughout. If you have a serious sweet tooth, this is a must-try, but for me, it was a bit too sweet -- almost like pure sugar. * Milk Chocolate Truffle -- Creamy milk chocolate center wrapped in a rich milk chocolate shell, with a smooth caramel filling. Perfectly balanced and indulgent. * Milk Chocolate Almond Cluster -- My favorite so far! Great balance of flavors with a satisfying crunch from the almonds. Service: The service was great. I mentioned it was my first time, and the lady behind the counter sweetly suggested I could get a thinner slice of the fudge -- such a thoughtful touch. Overall, worth visiting if you're a chocolate lover. I'll definitely be back to try more.

Their chocolate is actually really good however we have been here twice now for frozen chocolate…read morecovered bananas when we want a cold treat and both times they didn't have enough bananas that were frozen even though they advertise them outside. It's really disappointing because we drive there and look forward to them only to have one person eat one while the other watches with a different treat. The first time they were out of frozen bananas my husband was given a banana that wasn't frozen and the chocolate was all melted and dripping all over the place. Definitely not a satisfying cold treat. We found out somewhere else sells them as well AND they are cheaper. Hope this place starts stalking up and freezing them ahead of time

The store provides many opportunities to buy very unique gifts for all occasions. If your a…read moregrandma or a friend has an event you want to make special check out their offerings.

Such a hidden gem found in the outlets. Really nice selection of unique jewelry, make-up, candles,…read moreknick knacks, clothes and etc. for souvenirs or gifts. Couple weeks ago found some cute bracelets and came back to buy a few more today. The prices are fair and was able to get several items It's a great place to take visiting friends/family for souvenirs

Missy is the best to work with for planning events. She carries quality products and provides…read morecreative design to your party or event. I would highly recommend Missy's on Del Mar!

I ordered balloons for my husbands birthday and they came out beautiful! Such a great addition to…read moremy party! We will definitely be back and send all of our friends here! We love supporting local business and love going to Missy's for all of our party and decoration needs

For someone who generally doesn't eat much meat; one would be shocked to learn that my favorite…read morego-to snack is jerky. Beef, venison, turkey... I love it all! I just love cured meats! On the road, at home, doesn't matter where... I love me some jerky, baby! To say the least, I was quite overjoyed when I happened to come across Gus's Fresh Jerky in San Clemente. Let's explore... Gus's Fresh Jerky originated its jerky roots where most great jerky spots begin: on a freeway catering to the road warriors. Gus's has since expanded to two more locations (family-run by the daughter who hopes to takes over all the stores) with one holding real estate on the main shopping/dining strip of Avenida del Mar in San Clemente. It is pretty much a requirement for Angelinos to make a pit stop in San Clemente when heading to San Diego or back; which is exactly what I did when I left the City of Angels to spend a weekend in San Diego for my 41st birthday. While searching for a brunch spot; I noticed the Gus's Jerky signage and carelessly/unsafely ran across the street because I was so excited! Even though Gus's Fresh Jerky isn't large in terms of square footage; it has a little bit of everything in terms of provisions: the jerky of course, jams, honeys, crackers/snack mixes, sweets; and even cowboy hats and t-shirts. It's basically the wild wild west to a T. Upon entering, we were immediately welcomed by a female associate who was giving away seasonal jerky samples (apple pie flavor, pumpkin) alongside some regulars like garlic and spicy varietals. I can vouch that Gus's artisanal jerky is indeed satisfying in terms of selection: the flavors are unique and NOT run of the mill. This goes for the variety of other goods, as well. Gus's is simply fun to browse. But a warning: these are NOT cheap! The jerky ran $20! Although all jerky nowadays even a standard Jack Links at the super market is expensive. There was no way I could leave without making a purchase, despite the prices, so we purchased some garlic jerky and a dried cracker snack mix. Jerky tends to come in two 'styles': dry and wet. Gus's Fresh Jerky features both but I prefer wet which is exactly their Garlic jerky. I liked the jerky well enough and it did have garlic flavor -- it was too overly salty. Not bad but just not the best for $20. The main problem was the cracker mix. It was terrible and tasted very stale. I am not talking, "It is dehydrated so supposed to be dry". I'm talking we agreed it was stale tasting. We we already back on the road before we tried it so couldn't go back to exchange or return or whatever their policy would accommodate. Quite a bummer. A side note in this political climate: Gus's Fresh Jerky featured a display in their front window promoting the now-deceased Charlie Kirk. I won't say more here in terms of a political discourse as Yelp is NOT the place for such a debate and you decide what businesses you do or do not patron; but I have a right to mention it being in the display window the same way that Gus's has the right to support whomever they please. Gus's is 'cute' in terms of offerings and will probably satisfy your jerky cravings but it is a bit too salty and the cracker snack mix was stale. Just a bit of a let down based on its gourmet price point. But overall, it is solid enough if you choose to visit this business.

This place was really cute! They had a lot of delicious looking spreads, dips and relishes! I…read moreshould have gotten one. When I was eyeballing the chamoy gummy bears, the sweet worker (damn it I asked her name and can't remember) asked if I wanted a sample... well that sold me! I love good customer service! Also got the Oreo bark... shit is good! Overall highly recommend, will likely get the marinade next time and maybe some jerkeytoo!

This is a cute little candy store at the Dana Point Harbor and the owner was nice enough to stay…read morelater so we could buy some honey comb and truffles today. It is all so deliciously fattening!! I ate my sizable piece of honeycomb then went for a walk then went to dinner. I feel so satisfied!!

The Chocolate Solider is a core childhood memory for me! I remember coming to the harbor on the…read moreweekends with my parents, getting lunch or dinner at El Torito and then going to The Chocolate Solider for dessert. They have some incredibly delicious hand made chocolates and their truffles are to die for. They also used to have beanie babies - during the height of the beanie baby craze, so you know that was also part of the trip! I'm so happy they have stayed, despite the many changes coming to this area!

A really nice and convenient--albeit small--grocery store not far from the San Onofre State Beach…read morecamping areas. They have a large selection of beer and wine, plus some fresh produce, basic supplies, tortillas, and lots of yummy homemade salsas (the medium salsa verde is quite good). They even have a deli in the back that serves lots of Mexican-style meats and takeaway items. I came by to buy tomatoes, salsa, corn tortillas, and cilantro to take down to my camping site on the July 4th weekend. Everything was really fresh and yummy! Definitely recommend checking this spot out when you're in San Onofre.

The environment is small carniceria/taqueria store that sort of specializes in a handful of…read moreceviches (love the spicy pulpo), horchata and similar styles of drinks, salsa, guacamole etal. Everything is excellent. At the back of the store is the kitchen with a huge focus on tacos. 10 different options of which nine are a meat (including one fish) option and a vegetarian choice. Among the meats are asada, adobado, birria, chicharon and sometimes buche. Daily taco price is $1.49 but on Tuesdays and Fridays, tacos are 69¢. They have a very good chile relleno as well. There are other things available but it hard to get away from the range of street taco options. The folks working the taqueria are amazing, having to make plates and plates of tacos. Today, one work crew had 20 taco orders in front of me. Long lines await the tacos on Tuesdays and Fridays. Despite the load, the taqueros are friendly and fast. No photos as it really isn't necessary as the food is that good.

Small and fresh farmstamd...Not too many choices but their strawberries are the most to try...There…read moreis great deal of fresh veggies, lemon, berries and etc...The customer service was perfect. The sweet lady helped us...They were out of strawberries and she called and they brought for us...The wait time was less than 5 minute. The ambiance was super cozy, not too crowded, shapable and very local...It was in a parking lot and i was thinking its one if those big farmer market type but then i saw in the name that its farm stand so it makes sense size wise...& honestly they have some ingredients that you need for your salad so forsure this will be one of my fav place to stop by...

Rebecca and farmer George the owners of this cute farm stand in the parking lot where Project…read moreSocial here is. They have fresh strawberries for 750 a basket and tons of lemons! Everything is organic. Come here and check it out!

Truly one of the best restaurants meets coffee shops in all of Orange County. Every single employee…read moreis friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Cole is our guy! It feels like a local spot with endless options to enjoy. Their baristas (Lucy is the best) can make everything but also don't shy away from suggesting something new. I've recently fallen in love with an iced flat white with vanilla for a little summer sweet treat. Their drip coffee is divine too! Talk about range... we frequent for brunch/lunch/date night too. Their wine list is truly endless. You can sit inside at the bar, at a gorgeous table with air conditioning, under their adorable pink-striped umbrellas on the patio, or in an extended patio off the sidewalk with plenty of seating. You will be treated with exceptional service regardless of seating. Their brunch menu is delicious. Their chive biscuit breakfast sandwich is incredible, as is their breakfast burrito, chilaquiles AND biscuits and gravy. To be fair, we visit most regularly for a cheese board and meat with a glass of wine. Recently enjoyed the ceviche and smash burger with side-winder fries which was hand crafted and filling. Even our young boys enjoyed every bite. On Sunday's (1st and 3rd of the month) they have live music which is wonderful. Last thing, the cellar cookie is incredible. It's hard to just drop in for a coffee and not leave with one when available. You will never regret a visit to The Cellar! One of the best places in San Clemente.

Best TRUFFLE POPCORN to exist. Steep price but big portion and so delicious. I would go back for…read morethis. I do however present some bias as a truffle lover. CHARCUTERIE BOARD was beautiful just wish it had a bit more cheese and there was separation between ingredients. Sitting on the couch for a glass of wine is very VIBEY for a date or even a girls night out.