The San Clemente Art Gallery was a fun little side quest! Small but full of unique art from local…read moreartists, and very friendly volunteers. Worth a quick stop if you're in town.

Very nice selection of original art work by local artists. The display is very organized and…read morebeautiful to browse and enjoy. I particularly liked the oil paintings, which were priced from $100 to $1,000 based on size and artist. Customers are not allowed to take Photos of the paintings without the artist's permission, I am not able to share photos with you. Hand-made cards and jewelry were also for sale and very reasonably priced. I just love pearls and did see some that I really liked, but they did not have electronic payments available the weekend I went, it was cash only. Make note of this in case you want to make a purchase. I do believe the credit card system would be up and running soon. The first Saturday of every month is an art fair, next to the Lubrary. Annual membership is $60 and gets you free admission to the fair, non-menbers pay $10. Sign up for art demonstrations, classes or orher upcoming events on their website. Don't forget to tell'em that Rosemary sent ya!!

Popped in a few times at Small Space... what a fun, boutique…read moreart-studio filled with one-of-a-kind apparel, charming goods and thought provoking art. I especially love the stylish trucker hats, and a hanging sculpture gives a magical feel to the place. The artist, Leah, is effervescent and lovely, imbuing her paintings/artwork with that same touch. There's something for everyone, and definitely worth making a stop here to scope out Leah's newest creations!

Great place to take the kids for an art class! My daughter completed a session and she absolutely…read moreloved it. Liz the instructor was wonderful, my daughter really enjoyed working with her. We will definitely be back!

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen was drawn to local artists in SJC. We had a lovely walk-about…read morehere, with a friend purchasing his heart's desire. :) the end.

We stopped here this weekend to check out more places i have not been in Orange County. Mission Art…read moregallery was fun and interesting. I do not get out to these type of places often, but that will be changing. They have some unusual art collections and ornaments i have never seen before or heard of. Lots of educational help you can get from the artist and owner here as for info of art pieces or collections you are interested of knowing. Place is nice and well kept. Friendly employees here and hosts. I will come back again for more fun.

Come to this gallery, meet the artist and his wife. Stare into his beautiful paintings for more…read morethan 2 seconds, and you will feel like you are teleporting to another dimension. Drew makes the most vibrant, beautiful paintings with Posca pens. He has lessons and books where he can teach you and your kids how to create beautiful works of art like he does. Gifts available year round at any price point. Everything from a unique pair of boxers to an original piece of Drew's creation. He's a San Clemente surfer, and he's dialed into the ocean and mother nature like nobody I've ever met. His art carries this vibration into the world in a magical way. Can't recommend enough, come see for yourself!

I came here for an art show and really enjoyed it. There is a great vibe and the art is beautiful…read more I ended up buying a piece by Erik Abel and I had to come back to pick it up the following week. There was some communication via email & text and they were very responsive. We ended up hanging out for at least 30 minutes talking to Maria, Drew, Christine, and little Linda. Everyone here is so nice and fun to talk with. Drew's surf art is really cool, but his sacred geometry is inspirational--I hope I will have the opportunity to have one in my home some day. They hold a lot of events here and I will definitely return.

Laura was so friendly and helpful as we inquired about her childrens books, which are exquisitely…read moreillustrated and well written, and she gave us great insights regarding the world of publishing for kids, etc. We picked up a couple copies of her Shadowbox Hunt for family gifts, and she autographed them w/personal inscriptions too! So enjoyed seeing all her wonderful, creative, and detailed artworks. Enjoyed "hunting" for her whale of an elephant parade tribute, inspiring and beyond creative (it is in DP Harboe near whale watching tour office until near end of Nov 2021...hope the elephants make a triumphant return, both in wild with help of artists like Laura, and to Dana Point and points beyond for raising awareness and protecr ion funds. Thanknyou, Laura, for everything! Will return.

Great experience meeting Dana and the talented Laura Seeley thanks so much for a special day. Must…read morebuy something from this place cause proceeds go to a great cause of saving the majestic elephant. Take a moment out of your busy day and go visit this place a must for people ages 5-105

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.