Happy Wednesday, everyone. If you missed the super moon (or apparently “Beaver Moon”) last night; be sure to look for it again tonight. Send us a pic if you get a good one: @ [email protected] and we’ll feature it in next week’s newsletter.

CLOSING TIME

It’s with sadness that we share that Maison and Doheny Cafe will be closing their doors on December 24, 2025.

The announcement came from post earlier this week by owner and chef Danielle, sharing the costs of owning and operating three restaurants (Maison, Doheny Cafe and Giana) was becoming too challenging.

In her note, Chef Danielle alludes to Maison coming back at some point, and some favorite dishes being carried over to Giana.

We’re so grateful to have enjoyed many meals at Maison & Doheny Cafe. If you have the chance, be sure to stop by before they close their doors at the end of this year.

HOTEL PLANS

Plans for “The Lodge,” a four-story hotel with a rooftop in San Clemente’s Marblehead area, is moving ahead.

In September, the council approved changing the hotel’s site plans to increase the building height from 45 feet to 62 feet to accommodate the rooftop deck.

Residents unhappy with the taller building lobbied the council to reconsider. But in an October meeting, the council voted to allow the project to push ahead without the city’s Design Review Commission.

Get the full scoop in the OC Register’s article covering the news here.

Visual rendering of The Lodge at San Clemente hotel project. The Image was prepared in July 2025 to illustrate height and rooftop changes approved by City Council. Photo Credit: City of San Clemente

The hope is that the hotel will be ready for the 2028 LA Olympics, with the surfing competition being held at Trestles.

We’ll keep you posted on this development as we learn more.

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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.

HOME OF THE WEEK

On the market for just a day, this beach bungalow gem in Capo Beach caught our eye. Only one block from the beach and fully remodeled, its coastal charm at it’s finest.

This beach bungalow in Capo Beach is charming yet renovated, equipped with high end finishes and a standalone shed ready for hobbies, yoga or a studio.

Details:

  • 34801 Camino Capistrano

  • 4bd, 2 ba

  • 1,915 sq ft

  • Built in 1953

  • 6k sq ft lot

  • List price: $2.398M

Features:

  • Gourmet kitchen with Wolfe range, Quartz countertops and high-end appliances

  • Primary suite with bathroom with dual sinks, attached to walk-in closet with custom shelving

  • New standalone shed for workshop / yoga studio/ hobbies and more

  • Hunter Douglas motorized shades, solar, and Halo total house water filtration system

To learn more, contact Flo Bullock at Bullock & Russell @ 949-285-6234

Thanks for reading & catch ya out there

— Hannah B

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