San Clemente is that magical mashup of Spanish-style charm, surf-town soul, and more good eats than you could ever justify in a single weekend. Add an e-bike, and suddenly you’ve got the perfect way to chase down tacos, bakeries, and beach views without ever hunting for parking. Here’s how to eat and ride your way through San Clemente, guilt-free (because pedal assist counts as exercise, right?).

1. The Beach Trail + Fisherman’s Restaurant

Start with the iconic San Clemente Beach Trail. It’s flat, breezy, and basically a moving postcard — wooden boardwalk, sand, and surfers in the lineup. Roll north to the pier and make your first pit stop at Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar. Grab fish tacos or clam chowder in a sourdough bowl. Pro move: snag a patio seat, let the salt spray season your fries.

2. Del Mar Street Cruise + Hidden House Coffee

Head inland a few blocks and cruise Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente’s main street. It’s lined with boutique shops, Spanish tiles, and people-watching gold. Lock up the bike and hit Hidden House Coffee for a cold brew and pastry that tastes like pure weekend. Ride buzz achieved.

3. Bluff-Top Ride + Pedro’s Tacos

From Del Mar, ride south toward Linda Lane and take the bluff-top paths. They give you panoramic ocean views and a rolling rhythm that feels like a surf set. When hunger hits, cruise down El Camino Real to Pedro’s Tacos — a no-frills local legend. Order the fish burrito. Do not share.

4. San Clemente State Beach + Antoine’s Café

Need a bigger ride? Pedal out to San Clemente State Beach. The climbs are a touch spicier, but your e-bike makes it casual. Post-ride, stop at Antoine’s Café (a local brunch institution). Omelets, pancakes, and enough coffee to fuel another lap — this is the spot where locals linger.

5. Neighborhood Roll + South of Nick’s

Finish with a mellow ride through the residential streets near the pier. Red-tile rooftops, bougainvillea, and ocean peeks around every corner. Then treat yourself at South of Nick’s — upscale Mexican plates and margaritas that will make you rethink “just one more.”

Final Bite

San Clemente is built for rolling and refueling: trails that hug the coast, hills that keep things interesting, and food stops that are worth the detour every single time. An e-bike makes the whole town yours — parking problems disappear, tacos taste better, and suddenly every brunch spot is “bike distance.”

So next time you’re down south, skip the car. Let your e-bike be your reservation.