Good afternoon, South OC. You’re reading South Coast Swell, your insider pass to what’s fun, fresh and worth checking out around town. Every issue features hand-picked events, local business spotlights and hidden gems around Dana Point, San Clemente, & San Juan Capistrano.
It looks like we can’t avoid the rain forever here in SoCal.. but there’s still plenty happening around town, especially some late fall activities as we near Thanksgiving.
This weeks lineup:
A deal for every weekday - we’ve curated the best restaurant specials around town that are too good to pass up.
Get into the festive spirit with a sourdough baking class, a fall jazz event, tree lighting in San Clemente and a local shopping campaign to support your favorite small businesses.
Home of the week: a stunning, secluded home in the hills in San Clemente with sweeping ocean views.
BON APPÉTIT
There’s a lot to love about eating out during the week. Less crowds, easier parking, and maybe best of all… better deals.
Without further ado, here are our favorite weekday specials around San Clemente, Dana Point & San Juan Capistrano:
Monday: aPizza Doho, Dana Point - All day, enjoy half off pitchers of beer and half off bottles of wine, plus take advantage of the Lunch Box special: your choice of Caesar or simple salad, plus an house pizza or 3 toppings. Is there a better way to start off the week than with aPizza Doho??
Tuesday: Hook & Anchor, Dana Point - Enjoy a whole lobster dinner with 2 sides, just $39. That is a phenomenal deal for lobster.. just sayin’.
Wednesday: The Cellar, San Clemente - The Cellar is always changing up their menus (one of the reasons we continue to love it). Right now, you can grab a happy hour wine or beer, Harvest Salad or D’affinois plate and salmon with roasted broccolini and poblano corn sauce — all for $30.
Thursday: Rancho Capistrano Winery, San Juan Capistrano - From 4-6pm, enjoy a glass of crisp white or bold red, starting at just $11, and delicious bites like spinach artichoke dip ($14), and gourmet french fries ($9). It’s seriously one of the best happy hours around.
Friday: Capo Leisure House, San Juan Capistrano - Another happy hour favorite, from 2-5pm, grab their signature margarita or martini cocktails for $10, and enjoy nachos ($5) and two tacos ($10) to get your weekend started off on the right foot.
Cheers!
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Five Vines Wine Bar - San Juan Capistrano
11/14 - Matt Stephens
11/15 - Kleinahexa
The Coach House - San Juan Capistrano
11/13 - Kuarantine
11/14 - Common Sense
11/19 - John Splithoff
11/21 - Kevin Nealon
11/22 - Village People
The Casino - San Clemente
11/21 - 140 Pico Speakeasy Event
ARTS & LEISURE
NOVEMBER 12
Dana Point Harbor lights - on display through January 4th. Annual displays include holiday favorites Happy Harbor Days, Merry Kiss Me, and more!
Michael Lucas @ River Street Marketplace from 6-9pm.
NOVEMBER 13
Yi-Wo, a surf film, screening @ The Ecology Center from 6-7:30pm. RSVP (free).
NOVEMBER 14
Loyal to Local shopping campaign begins in Dana Point, through January 4th 2026. Learn more here and support your favorite local businesses this holiday season (plus a chance to win prizes!).
SC Social Battle of the Bands @ San Clemente Community Center from 6-9pm. Learn more and buy your ticket.
NOVEMBER 15
Craft Fair @ Dana Point Community Center from 10am-3pm. Learn more.
Tree lighting ceremony @ The Outlets San Clemente starting at 5pm. Learn more.
NOVEMBER 16
Stand up to Trash event @ Baby Beach in Dana Point from 8-11am. Learn more.
Mussels & clams master class event @ The Ecology Center from 1pm-3pm. Sign up.
NOVEMBER 18
Cranberry orange sourdough workshop @ High Tide Coffee, Laguna Niguel. Sign up here.
FARMERS MARKETS
Fridays: Farmakis Farms Certified Farmers Market from 9am-1pm @ Farmakis Farms in SJC.
Saturdays: Dana Point Farmers Market @ La Plaza Park from 9am-1pm.
Sundays: San Clemente Farmers Market @ Del Mar from 9am-1pm.
Wednesdays: Dana Point Harbor Farmers Market @ 34555 Golden Lantern from 9am-1pm.
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HOME OF THE WEEK
Presenting: 604 E Avenida San Juan in San Clemente. Perched on a hill with sweeping ocean views, this home is a private oasis; perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the sunset with a glass of wine.
604 E Avenida San Juan in San Clemente.
Property details:
4 bd, 2 ba
2,124 sq ft
9,360 sq ft lot size
Built in 1965
On the market for 35 hrs
Features:
Private corner lot; views that stretch across Seal Rock and Catalina Island.
Gas & wood-burning fireplace
Updated kitchen with quartz countertops, high-end appliances & six-burner gas range.
Modern, spa-like bathrooms
Primary suite offers ocean glimpses, spacious closet space
New roof, new air conditioning system, new 200-amp electrical panel and structurally reinforced foundation.
Contact Ryan Schramm at [email protected] to learn more.
Thanks for reading & catch ya out there
— Hannah B
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