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A 2010 Return to San Clemente, California

24 November 201919 September 2024

My friend Dani and I decided to take a cruise out of Long Beach stopping in Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.  While booking our flights, we decided to arrive in San Diego a couple of days earlier and drive up the coast.  I was excited that we would be passing through San Clemente and thought it would be a fun time to reminisce in my old neighborhood of SoCal.

We stopped at BeachFire Grill on Del Mar before we drove down towards the beach.   It was a cool evening as we set out towards the pier, enjoying the palm trees and beautiful skies.

We walked at the end of the pier and looked back towards the beautiful surfing town, waiting for the sun to set.

Towards the left were the more private homes high above the cliffs.

Facing south we were looking towards another popular surf area but with the colder weather and lower tides, it was no surprise that the beach was empty.

The sun was beginning to set and we had another hour to drive up the coast.  The pier was beginning to clear out as we stood along the beach.

Waiting for the sun to set was worth every minute and as we started the uphill trek towards the parking lot, we had one last view of the beautiful sky.  A view never to take for granted.

Have you lived in a place or visited a place that had a lasting impression on you?  I would love to hear about it if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below.

Many thanks for reading about my visit to San Clemente and wishing you many Happy Travels!

What to See and What to Do:

Walk the San Clemente Beach and the charming town of San Clemente

Where to Eat:

The Fisherman Restaurant at San Clemente Pier
611 Avenida Victoria
San Clemente, CA  82672
Telephone:  949 498 6390

What to Eat:

  • Dungeness Crab
  • Seafood Chowder
  • Pan-Fried Oysters

Where to Stay:

Casablanca Inn
1601 North East El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA
Telephone:  888 639 3053

What to Read:

  • California Girl, by T. Jefferson Parker

Photo Guide for San Clemente:

  • Calafia Beach Park
  • Del Mar Street
  • Outlets San Clemente
  • Pico Park
  • San Clemente Beach Trail
  • San Clemente Pier
  • The Triton Wall
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