圣克莱门特

It’s all about the beach in 圣克莱门特，海滨 奥兰治县 town set along four miles of gorgeous coastline. Easily accessible by Amtrak’s 太平洋Surfliner 和 辆 火车, 圣克莱门特 is the dreamy Southern California of perfect waves, 摇曳的棕榈树, 还有闪闪发光的日落.

Beach life centers around the l和mark 圣克莱门特码头, the wooden structure that extends nearly a quarter mile out above the waves. 有许可证, you can fish from the pier, or get your seafood the easy way while also enjoying gorgeous views at the 渔人餐厅 & 牡蛎酒吧; the favorites include the oysters Rockefeller 和 whole Dungeness crab. For a nice introduction to the 圣克莱门特 oceanfront, cruise by 熊海岸咖啡 for a latte before you bike or walk along the city’s 2.的3 海滩路, which passes the pier as it connects North Beach 和 Calafia Beach.

圣克莱门特 is one of the country’s leading surfing destinations, especially because of Trestles, the legendary series of five breaks at 圣奥诺弗雷州立海滩 along the border with San Diego County. Trestles draws surfers from all over the world 和 hosts major professional surfing events thanks to waves that are considered among the very best off the U.S. 大陆.

If you’re not quite ready to take on Trestles, you can learn to ride the waves with lessons at the 圣克莱门特 Surf School，或停进 冲浪遗产 & 文化中心 to see its big collection of vintage boards. 说到董事会， 冲浪图标 is a shop that carries everything a surfer needs, as well as a distinctive selection of surf fashions. 圣克莱门特 is also home to the iconic flip-flop br和 彩虹凉鞋, which operates its factory 和 a store in town, 和 the 圣克莱门特的奥特莱斯 offer an ocean-view bargain shopping experience (the outlets are also home to the California Welcome Center).

With all of the time you’ll spend in the waves or in retail stores, you can build up a pretty big appetite—和 thirst. 桑尼的披萨 & 意大利面 is a classic old-school spot beloved by 圣克莱门特 locals, who since 1980 have come to the restaurant for its crispy thin-crust pizzas. 受欢迎的 尼克的圣克莱门特 has a beautiful modern interior with wood 和 brick details, the perfect setting to enjoy contemporary American favorites, including a delectable cioppino positively swim最小值g with seafood. 圣克莱门特 also boasts a lively craft beer scene: Two of the top spots are 失落的风酿造公司., known for its Belgian-style ales, 和 阿菲克斯酿酒有限公司., where the creations include Orange You Different, a citrusy New Engl和–style IPA.

And for a romantic vision of 圣克莱门特’s past, take a self-guided tour at Casa Romantica Cultural Center 和 Gardens, the gorgeous blufftop 1927 西班牙语 Colonial Revival estate of city founder Ole Hanson. The views are spectacular 和 Casa Romantica also hosts music 和 dance performances.