I am back today with another installment in mySunset Cocktail Series(You can find the list to the others in the series at the end of this post)
Living nearish the beaches of Southern Californiaone of my favorite things always is going for cocktailsto take in the sunset over the ocean.
You would think with so much coastline here in South Orange Countythere would be a plethora of ocean front choicesbut the reality oceanfront views take some searching out.
The Fishermans Bar in San Clementeprovides a wonderful ocean view experience.
The bar is actually built on the front end of the San Clemente Pierso your ocean view experience is a full one.
Seating at the
Fishermans Baris first come, first serveeven for the outside patio which has the most stellar views.
The Fishermans Bar
features a daily cocktail hourat moderate prices.Which sounds all goodbut it actually means in the summer monthsgetting a table outside can be more like the luck of the drawand that's after you find parking.
But there is also the Fishermans Restaurant on the opposite side of the pier
that has more of a Fine Dining experience
where you can confirm reservations.
Finding parking in San Clemente during prime summer hours can be tricky.But we have found if we come prepared to walk a good distance(think up to a mile)parking can be successful.
And summer strolls through the waterfront streetscan actually be pretty wonderful and add to the beach life experience.
Even getting a seat at the bar inside can provide viewsas the sky puts on it's show over the water.
Many people think that once the sun dips down into the waterthe sunset is overbut for methat's just when the dramatic lighting begins.Sometimes in the summer monthsthere can be another whole hour of magic to come!
The main draw for the Fishermans Bar for me is definitely what's happening outsidewith the painterly skies and ocean.
The interior is old school oceanfront
and wine selection are just the basics
but they do have a full bar
andthe clam chowder can almost be worth the drive.
Just making the Fishermans Bar in San Clemente
a destination stop will get you outside at the beachin time for a glorious beach walk.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
Part 1 - Laguna Beach Hotel ~ HEREPart 2 - The Studio at the Montage ~ HerePart 3 - Splashes at the Surf and Sand Hotel ~ HEREPart 4 - The Deck Laguna Beach ~ HERE
Part 5 - The Beachcomber Laguna Beach ~ HEREPart 6 - China Cove Picnic ~ HEREPart 7 - Monarch Beach Resort ~ HEREPart 8 - Beach Picnics ~ HEREPart 9 - The Del Coronado ~ HERE
