Good afternoon, South OC! Hope everyone’s enjoying a break from the crazy rain last week and gearing up for the start of the holidays. We’ll be running in next week’s DP Turkey Trot - see you there?
This weeks lineup:
Two restaurants announce openings on Del Prado for Spring 2026.
The Wave Hotel is officially breaking ground, plus more top headlines around town this week.
Disco rodeo, speakeasy and a coffee & brunch pop-up are just a few of the events that caught our eye this week.
Home of the week: a charming Craftsman steps from SC beaches and Del Mar hits the market.
LET’S EAT
“The times they are a-changin’,” as Bob Dylan once said.
That couldn’t be more true in downtown Dana Point.
Late last week, San Diego-based Nectarine Grove announced that it has plans to open in Dana Point by Spring 2026.
They’ll open in place of Rip Curl, which has recently shut down, on the corner of Amber Lantern & PCH.
Nectarine Grove has a delicious looking menu with breakfast tacos, paleo pancakes, burgers, smoothies and matcha lattes (of course).
This comes on the heels of the Maison owners announcing its closing at the end of the year, along with Doheny Cafe.
Coastal cafe Bone Appétit has announced they’ll be opening in Maison’s former location, also in Spring 2026. Their menu could include dishes like baked brie, wedge salads, french dip and beef bourguignon.
We’ll keep you posted as we learn more about Nectarine Grove and Bon Appétit’s opening dates.
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THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES
Wave Hotel: The new 35,000 sq ft development that will be on the corner of Green Lantern & PCH has been issued a rough grading permit, and developers will start putting up support systems to stabilize soil. Go deeper.
San Clemente landslide: A slow moving landslide in the Shorecliffs neighborhood is raising concerns, especially as homes start to teeter on concrete piers that are beginning to bend. Read more.
ARTS & LEISURE
NOVEMBER 20
Trivia night @ Dana Point Ale House at 6:15pm. Learn more and reserve your spot.
NOVEMBER 21
Coffee concert with High Tide Coffee @ Casa Romantica from 10-11am. RSVP.
Happy hour party with Lixir @ Project Social at 5pm
Laughin’ in San Clemente @ Los Molinos at 8pm. Tickets here.
140 Pico Speakeasy @ The Casino San Clemente from 6-9pm. RSVP (free).
NOVEMBER 22
Gold Money Band @ Artifex Brewing from 3:30-6:30pm. Learn more.
The Village People @ The Coach House at 8pm. Learn more and buy your ticket.
NOVEMBER 23
Coffee & brunch pop-up with Messy Summers @ Rosewood Social @ 10am. Learn more.
Disco Rodeo party @ Collette Floral Studio from 12-3pm, with Pizza by The Pizza Guy, coffee cart, permanent jewelry, speciality cocktails and more. Learn more.
Keiko Matsui @ The Coach House @ 7pm. Buy tickets here.
NOVEMBER 24
Stocking stuffers for Seniors: Be a Santa for a senior this holiday season. Beginning November 24, stop by the Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and visit the “Giving Tree” in the lobby where you can pick up a tag to purchase a gift for a local Dana Point senior. Each tag will have a gift idea for a male or female senior. Purchase a gift and return it in a gift bag with the tag to the Recreation Division office by Monday, December 8.
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: 118 W Avenida Santiago in San Clemente. This coastal craftsman is adorable and with proximity to Del Mar and just steps to T Street beach, the location truly can’t be beat.
118 W Avenida Santiago in San Clemente.
Property details:
3 bd, 3.5 ba
2,170 sq ft
5,335 sq ft lot size
Built in 1952
On the market for 10 hrs
Features:
Quiet street in a desirable, walkable neighborhood.
Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and open concept layout.
Primary suite & guest bedrooms that feature balconies with coastal breezes and views.
Remodeled primary bath with a walk-in shower and updated finishes.
Freshly painted interior and exterior, new carpeting, new garage door and fencing.
Detached 2-car garage.
Contact Holly McDonald, Compass Newport Beach, at 714-928-4682 to learn more.
Thanks for reading & catch ya out there
— Hannah B
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