- Our list of the best things to do in San Clemente, California, features the top 399 nearby activities — including 172 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Clemente, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of San Clemente, CA , followed by 374 popular activities in nearby cities, including Laguna Beach, Oceanside, Newport Beach, Dana Point, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Costa Mesa, Fallbrook, Mission Viejo, Lake Elsinore, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Niguel, Tustin, Carlsbad, Santa Ana, Corona, Murrieta, Huntington Beach, Vista, Menifee, Los Angeles and Joshua Tree
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            Helgren's Sportfishing provides half-day fishing trips, sea life adventures, one and a half-day Cortes Bank trips, and whale watching trips. Common catches at this destination include both yellowtail and halibut.        
    
    
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            Learn To Rip Surf Lessons provides surf instruction for the beginner as well as pointers for the seasoned veteran of the waves. They offer individual tutoring, coaching, group surf clinics, and also have video review available.        
    
    
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            Island Cinema
                
                999 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island Shopping Center, Newport Beach, CA 
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            At the Island Cinema, film lovers can enjoy first-run movies in leather stadium seating. The location, which features a digital projection picture, offers both food and alcoholic beverages that are delivered to your seats.        
    
    
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                4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
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            Established in 1990, Irvine Barclay Theater hosts a variety of live performances of contemporary dance forms, live music and drama. The shows take place inside the Cheng hall with has 756 seats and great acoustics.        
    
    
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            Located in UC Irvine's University Town Center plaza, Edwards University Cinema offers showings of independent films. They participate in the Regal Cinemas rewards program so guests can receive reward points for every purchase.        
    
    
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                4626 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 
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            Starplex cinemas in Irvine, California offer 11 movie screens and discount movie tickets. For those looking for a place to through a party, they also have rooms they rent out for kids parties.        
    
    
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                850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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            This location offers temporary exhibits of artwork in addition to its permanent collection of contemporary art holdings. The Orange County Museum of Art also offers visitors the chance to purchase artwork in its gift shop.        
    
    
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                18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
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            William R. Mason Regional Park offers a wide range of recreational amenities. These include baseball fields, bicycle trails, model sail boating, playground and tot lot, family picnic area, a fitness/par course and an amphitheater.        
    
    
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            Woodbridge Community Park is approximately 22 acres and has an amphitheater, a multi-use building, ample picnic areas, barbecues, fountains and restrooms. Their sports facilities include lighted basketball and volleyball courts.        
    
    
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            Davey's Locker Whale Watching Orange County
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                400 Main Street, Newport Beach, CA 92661
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            Offering whale watching cruises and deep sea fishing trips, Davey's Locker Whale Watching Orange County is guided by an experienced and knowledgeable staff for a safe and exciting experience. Participants will receive all of the equipment and tips they will need.