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San Clemente Pier

Del Mar Street, San Clemente, CA
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Ranked #1 of 13 attractions in San Clemente
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
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Sierra Vista, Arizona
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104 reviews 104 reviews
57 attraction reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

This is a gorgeous beach and town. I want to retire here. It's very easy to fall in love with. We walked down the pier and viewed out over the ocean and back toward town. You can get some nice pictures out here and spot some sea birds. Then we walked along the beach which has a nice path for... More

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usa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

One of the best views of the ocean and sunset. The food is good. What turns me off is it's very crowded in the evening and everyone is sitting there and watching the sunset and don't care that other people are waiting. There is no hostess and people just come and grab tables themselves. Our waitress kept mixing up the... More

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Gilbert, Arizona
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Gorgeous view of the beach and wave action! Two nice restaurants on the pier make it fun to eat there in the evening and lots of surfers to watch in the water. It's a great beach area with swings for the kids too!

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California
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25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This beach is such a treat. Being a SoCal native and a beach lover, I can't say enough about this place. You are whisked back to a simpler time, surrounded by European charm in the surrounding architecture and the simplicity of a pier and beach that are the real deal.

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Mission Viejo, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

it is perfect - reasonable & beautiful - not stuffy - casual & comfortable - great food & unbeatable ambiance

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Apple Valley, California
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Old fashion wood pier, people fishing off the sided, great snack bar at end. Views of Catalina and the City of San Clemente.

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Tucson, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

I remember when my Dad and Uncle would bring us out here and buy us fishing lines for 25 cents! Still lots of fishermen and a few nice places to eat. But it was heaven watching the surfers with my grandson. Soft sand, good surf, and nice weather! You have to pay to park, but bring a lunch and enjoy... More

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We live in San Clemente/Dana Point so we go to the pier quite often, as in almost every week. The Catalina sunsets are spectacular. Great for photography. Nice to walk on the pier, watch the pelicans, and surfers.

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Central Illinois
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

A cup of Starbucks and a morning stroll to the end of the pier ~ ahhhhhhh. What a perfect morning! A quick walk in the sand by the pier added to this perfect morning.

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Wanganui, New Zealand
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

OMG ... I could live here. The place is charming. Life seems to revolve at a sedate pace. The beachlife was cruisy, nobody rushed and it was a balmy, warm weather pattern for the 3 days we stayed. It is an old-fashioned yet homely place. People were friendly and curious as to our point of origin. So many people love... More

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