Jason's Guidebook
Sunsets and Walking
Strands Beach-View the sunset from your car or have a picnic on the grass.
Amazing views on a clear day! Walk along the above sidewalk or go down to the beachside boardwalk. There’s four ways down to the boardwalk and beach. North stairs, South switchbacks or two ways down through the community. You can also walk to Dana Point bluff trail and Nature Center if you walk up the hill heading south.
Amazing sunsets and great paved walking trails.
Get takeout from Lupes Mexican Restaurant and enjoy the views!
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Dana Strands Beach
34001-34099 Selva RoadAmazing sunsets and great paved walking trails.
Get takeout from Lupes Mexican Restaurant and enjoy the views!
Park along the street and walk up the hill to the mostly flat dirt trail to the bluff overlook. You can enjoy the sunset here with a glass of wine or hike all the down to the water if you go during the day. Hike is very steep coming back up!
Seaview Park
22739 Talavera DrPark along the street and walk up the hill to the mostly flat dirt trail to the bluff overlook. You can enjoy the sunset here with a glass of wine or hike all the down to the water if you go during the day. Hike is very steep coming back up!
Great sunset dinner spot at the Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant!
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Muelle de San Clemente
Great sunset dinner spot at the Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant!
Great sunset and beaches! Take the free trolley all over Laguna Beach day or night. Awesome restaurants and fun beach town vibe! Eat at La Sirena Grill, 242 Cafe Fusion Sushi, or Urth Cafe.
https://youtu.be/Ek55xJ2md5E
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Heisler Park
375 Cliff DrGreat sunset and beaches! Take the free trolley all over Laguna Beach day or night. Awesome restaurants and fun beach town vibe! Eat at La Sirena Grill, 242 Cafe Fusion Sushi, or Urth Cafe.
https://youtu.be/Ek55xJ2md5E
Great spot to have a drink and watch the sunset at The Bar!
Expensive but worth it!
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz Carlton DrGreat spot to have a drink and watch the sunset at The Bar!
Expensive but worth it!
Food scene
Favorites
Mexican
Lupe's, Baja Fish Tacos, La Sirena,
High End Mexican
Calo Kitchen, Javiers, South of Nicks
Asian
China Moon, Thai Bite, Little Sister, Rangeen (Indian Fusion)
Italian
Romeo Cucina, Mangia Bene Cucina, Sonny's Pizza
BBQ
Heritage BBQ (long wait but worth it), WR Kitchen,
Breakfast
Snooze AM, RJ's, Mollies Country Kitchen, Stacks
Eat a great meal beach front! If there’s a wait then have a drink at the bar right next to it.
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Beachcomber Cafe
15 Crystal CoveEat a great meal beach front! If there’s a wait then have a drink at the bar right next to it.
Five Star no beach view, but nice patio dining with delicious Greek Food!
Greek Bistro | Authentic Greek Cuisine
25292 McIntyre StreetFive Star no beach view, but nice patio dining with delicious Greek Food!
Chaupain Bakery
24401 Ridge Route DriveAmazing French breakfast and lunch food!
Sightseeing
Visit this Five Star Resort and have a drink on the balcony! Eat at one of the restaurants or walk across the street to La Sirena Grill or Starfish for more great food! Ride the trolley here or park across the street.
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Spa Montage Laguna Beach
30801 Coast HwyVisit this Five Star Resort and have a drink on the balcony! Eat at one of the restaurants or walk across the street to La Sirena Grill or Starfish for more great food! Ride the trolley here or park across the street.
Newport Beach Boardwalk-Rent bikes and ride along the boardwalk or walk it. The trail goes all the way to Huntington Beach and beyond! I usually ride from Balboa Pier up to just past Newport Pier. Also check out Balboa Island before or after. Take the ferry across the channel for $1.50 per person with bikes each way.Parking in Newport and Balboa is very full if you get there after 12 noon
Boardwalk
BoardwalkNewport Beach Boardwalk-Rent bikes and ride along the boardwalk or walk it. The trail goes all the way to Huntington Beach and beyond! I usually ride from Balboa Pier up to just past Newport Pier. Also check out Balboa Island before or after. Take the ferry across the channel for $1.50 per person with bikes each way.Parking in Newport and Balboa is very full if you get there after 12 noon
Dana Point Harbor
Nice harbor with shops and restaurants!
Top of the World Trail Head
28911 Sommet Du MondeAwesome views and hiking!
https://metrolinktrains.com/ticketsOverview/discounts/metrolink-$10-weekends/
Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Metrolink Station
28200 Forbes Rdhttps://metrolinktrains.com/ticketsOverview/discounts/metrolink-$10-weekends/
Free Summer Concerts & Movies
All over OC there are free Summer Concerts in the Park.
https://www.orangecounty.net/html/events_concerts.html
Orange County
Shopping
Huge outdoor mall and movies.
Irvine Spectrum Center
Shopping, restaurants and people watching!
Consejos para la ciudad
No te lo pierdas
Laguna Beach
https://youtu.be/SfTCmRJEyUQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek55xJ2md5E
Reserva antes de ir
Before Visiting Beaches Check Tides/Wave Conditions
https://www.surfline.com/surf-forecasts/south-orange-county/58581a836630e24c4487900a
San Clemente Pier Beach Report
949-492-1011