Candy stop in downtown San Clemente! This shop is noticeably colorful; shelves are lined with retro…read moretreats, novelty sweets, glass-bottled sodas that range from quirky to quirkiest. We perused around, but ultimately got a bag of salt water taffy that we chose from a wall of flavors; everything from apple to cotton candy. Each piece was soft, chewy, and true to its flavor. We also grabbed a bottle of root beer, one of the many vintage-style sodas on offer. THE PARKING. Metered street parking along the main strip. You may need to drive around to find an open spot, but as always in downtown San Clemente, double-check the signs and time limits. THE VERDICT. A charming destination for anyone with a sweet tooth or a soft spot for nostalgic treats.

This store was so fun. They have so many crazy flavors of soda and some fun candy flavors. If you…read morelike interesting flavors this is the place for you. It's also great for people watching because you can see people becoming so excited by the items. I got a couple candies and strawberry cheesecake soda to try. Definitely recommend a stop here. Worker was also super nice.

Schmid's makes the BEST chocolate! They have a wide variety and unique selection of chocolates. I…read morepersonally love the ones with edible luster dust. I also love the turtles and haystacks too! Everyone who works there is so upbeat and friendly. You know the staff are treated well when they treat YOU well. It makes all the difference. Great product and great people. Highly recommend Schmid's!!

It's been a while since I visited, but this place is fun for specialty chocolates. I wish that the…read moreprices were more well displayed, but the packaging is beautiful and so are their creations. I enjoy most of their chocolates, but they definitely have some unique flavors. At times, the staff can be short and don't feel exactly welcoming. The space seems a bit crowded with all they have to offer, but I feel like it's a hidden gem.

Stopped by the chocolate factory for the first time, and it was a sweet experience…read more What I ordered: * Cookies n Cream Fudge -- Vanilla-based fudge with Oreo pieces mixed throughout. If you have a serious sweet tooth, this is a must-try, but for me, it was a bit too sweet -- almost like pure sugar. * Milk Chocolate Truffle -- Creamy milk chocolate center wrapped in a rich milk chocolate shell, with a smooth caramel filling. Perfectly balanced and indulgent. * Milk Chocolate Almond Cluster -- My favorite so far! Great balance of flavors with a satisfying crunch from the almonds. Service: The service was great. I mentioned it was my first time, and the lady behind the counter sweetly suggested I could get a thinner slice of the fudge -- such a thoughtful touch. Overall, worth visiting if you're a chocolate lover. I'll definitely be back to try more.

Their chocolate is actually really good however we have been here twice now for frozen chocolate…read morecovered bananas when we want a cold treat and both times they didn't have enough bananas that were frozen even though they advertise them outside. It's really disappointing because we drive there and look forward to them only to have one person eat one while the other watches with a different treat. The first time they were out of frozen bananas my husband was given a banana that wasn't frozen and the chocolate was all melted and dripping all over the place. Definitely not a satisfying cold treat. We found out somewhere else sells them as well AND they are cheaper. Hope this place starts stalking up and freezing them ahead of time

A very pretty and nicely decorated shop with lots of trinkets, jewelry, wallets, books and much…read moremore. Everything looks quite beautiful, where the layout had themes, as you navigated through the store itself. I was greeted by a very friendly staff member and felt very welcomed here. I saw so many jewlery and San Clemente, beachy-vibe merchandise in this shop. Really cute shop if you're looking for souvenirs or any gifts for friends and family.

Just a fun place to discover local artist's creativity. Everything from local honey to clothing…read moreand decor. Even if you don't buy (and there's always something to buy), it's a great place to just around.

I ordered balloons for my husbands birthday and they came out beautiful! Such a great addition to…read moremy party! We will definitely be back and send all of our friends here! We love supporting local business and love going to Missy's for all of our party and decoration needs

I ordered balloons here for my husbands birthday on a Thursday and picked up Friday morning…read more Everything was easy and a smooth transaction. The balloons were great! Thank you!

For someone who generally doesn't eat much meat; one would be shocked to learn that my favorite…read morego-to snack is jerky. Beef, venison, turkey... I love it all! I just love cured meats! On the road, at home, doesn't matter where... I love me some jerky, baby! To say the least, I was quite overjoyed when I happened to come across Gus's Fresh Jerky in San Clemente. Let's explore... Gus's Fresh Jerky originated its jerky roots where most great jerky spots begin: on a freeway catering to the road warriors. Gus's has since expanded to two more locations (family-run by the daughter who hopes to takes over all the stores) with one holding real estate on the main shopping/dining strip of Avenida del Mar in San Clemente. It is pretty much a requirement for Angelinos to make a pit stop in San Clemente when heading to San Diego or back; which is exactly what I did when I left the City of Angels to spend a weekend in San Diego for my 41st birthday. While searching for a brunch spot; I noticed the Gus's Jerky signage and carelessly/unsafely ran across the street because I was so excited! Even though Gus's Fresh Jerky isn't large in terms of square footage; it has a little bit of everything in terms of provisions: the jerky of course, jams, honeys, crackers/snack mixes, sweets; and even cowboy hats and t-shirts. It's basically the wild wild west to a T. Upon entering, we were immediately welcomed by a female associate who was giving away seasonal jerky samples (apple pie flavor, pumpkin) alongside some regulars like garlic and spicy varietals. I can vouch that Gus's artisanal jerky is indeed satisfying in terms of selection: the flavors are unique and NOT run of the mill. This goes for the variety of other goods, as well. Gus's is simply fun to browse. But a warning: these are NOT cheap! The jerky ran $20! Although all jerky nowadays even a standard Jack Links at the super market is expensive. There was no way I could leave without making a purchase, despite the prices, so we purchased some garlic jerky and a dried cracker snack mix. Jerky tends to come in two 'styles': dry and wet. Gus's Fresh Jerky features both but I prefer wet which is exactly their Garlic jerky. I liked the jerky well enough and it did have garlic flavor -- it was too overly salty. Not bad but just not the best for $20. The main problem was the cracker mix. It was terrible and tasted very stale. I am not talking, "It is dehydrated so supposed to be dry". I'm talking we agreed it was stale tasting. We we already back on the road before we tried it so couldn't go back to exchange or return or whatever their policy would accommodate. Quite a bummer. A side note in this political climate: Gus's Fresh Jerky featured a display in their front window promoting the now-deceased Charlie Kirk. I won't say more here in terms of a political discourse as Yelp is NOT the place for such a debate and you decide what businesses you do or do not patron; but I have a right to mention it being in the display window the same way that Gus's has the right to support whomever they please. Gus's is 'cute' in terms of offerings and will probably satisfy your jerky cravings but it is a bit too salty and the cracker snack mix was stale. Just a bit of a let down based on its gourmet price point. But overall, it is solid enough if you choose to visit this business.

This place was really cute! They had a lot of delicious looking spreads, dips and relishes! I…read moreshould have gotten one. When I was eyeballing the chamoy gummy bears, the sweet worker (damn it I asked her name and can't remember) asked if I wanted a sample... well that sold me! I love good customer service! Also got the Oreo bark... shit is good! Overall highly recommend, will likely get the marinade next time and maybe some jerkeytoo!

This is a cute little candy store at the Dana Point Harbor and the owner was nice enough to stay…read morelater so we could buy some honey comb and truffles today. It is all so deliciously fattening!! I ate my sizable piece of honeycomb then went for a walk then went to dinner. I feel so satisfied!!

The Chocolate Solider is a core childhood memory for me! I remember coming to the harbor on the…read moreweekends with my parents, getting lunch or dinner at El Torito and then going to The Chocolate Solider for dessert. They have some incredibly delicious hand made chocolates and their truffles are to die for. They also used to have beanie babies - during the height of the beanie baby craze, so you know that was also part of the trip! I'm so happy they have stayed, despite the many changes coming to this area!

Delicious Fat Breakfast Burrito!…read more What a hit! Burritos stuffed with egg, bacon, ham, and cheese. These burritos were a hit for my brunch boat cruise w girlfriends. Not knowing how big the burritos would be, I over purchased, as I ended up cutting these burritos into halves or thirds. Everyone loved them! *Although Primo opens at seven, I found that they are not ready to prepare, freshly made orders until 8:00AM. Because I was ordering five burritos, I prepaid at 7:45 and then came back to pick up my order at 8:15. I will definitely come back and try out more of their menu.

I went to this local spot for taco Tuesday, the tacos are $.69 on Tuesdays and Fridays. There was…read morea line out the door when i arrived. Primos is actually a small mexican market with a working kitchen, lots of food to go. There is no seating area. The service was quick and friendly . I tried the adobado tacos and a fish taco. The tacos are street size, small, but they pack a lot of flavor. The adobado pork was a little salty for my taste. The fish taco was delicious. The cream sauce they use is full of flavor. The market had lots of sample to try, including their homemade ceviche, a must. Great deal and tasty tacos.

Small and fresh farmstamd...Not too many choices but their strawberries are the most to try...There…read moreis great deal of fresh veggies, lemon, berries and etc...The customer service was perfect. The sweet lady helped us...They were out of strawberries and she called and they brought for us...The wait time was less than 5 minute. The ambiance was super cozy, not too crowded, shapable and very local...It was in a parking lot and i was thinking its one if those big farmer market type but then i saw in the name that its farm stand so it makes sense size wise...& honestly they have some ingredients that you need for your salad so forsure this will be one of my fav place to stop by...

Rebecca and farmer George the owners of this cute farm stand in the parking lot where Project…read moreSocial here is. They have fresh strawberries for 750 a basket and tons of lemons! Everything is organic. Come here and check it out!

I had a wonderful experience at The Cellar and was honestly surprised to see a negative review…read moreabout a server's "attitude," because that was the complete opposite of what I witnessed. The owner has created an incredible space warm, intimate ambiance, an outstanding food menu, and one of the best wine selections I've seen in a long time. Everything felt thoughtful and elevated without being pretentious. Our server, Tatum was professional, attentive, and extremely patient. I happened to be seated nearby during an interaction with a group of women who were openly rude and condescending toward her from the start. Despite that, she remained calm, polite, and handled herself with grace. If anything, she showed remarkable composure under unnecessary pressure. Service jobs aren't easy, and it's disappointing when unfair situations get misrepresented online. Based on what I personally observed, Tatum did nothing but her job and did it well. Highly recommend The Cellar for the food, wine, atmosphere, and overall experience. We'll absolutely be back.

This was nothing short of an incredible brunch experience. We were sad there were no seats…read moreoutdoors, but then were immediately appeased by the AMAZING vibe indoors with live music and a hilarious interactive musician. Our server was very nice and led us right by telling us to order the lavender latte and French toast. That was the best French toast I've ever had. The ceviche was also bomb. Everyone else had similarly great experiences with their food. Loved this and hope to be back someday.