San Clemente / South Orange County
A working brief on where beauty and wellness space actually fits in San Clemente — corridor patterns, centers worth touring, and what to diligence before signing.
Population
63,273
Median HHI
$140,062
Median age
45.6
Homeownership
66%
Primary retail corridors
Avenida Del Mar · El Camino Real · Avenida Pico · Avenida Vista Hermosa · Avenida Talega
Specific shopping centers in San Clemente that already carry credible co-tenancy for this use. Listed in approximate order of fit.
801 Avenida Talega
Anchors / key tenants: Ralphs Fresh Fare, Target, CVS, Albertsons, Walmart, Lowe's
Size: 102,000 SF
Regency Centers-owned community center anchoring the Talega master-planned neighborhood. Fitness in place via 24 Hour Fitness, Anytime Fitness, OrangeTheory, and Pure Barre. Food includes Panera, Chipotle, Wingstop, Coffee Bean, Peet's, Starbucks, and El Pollo Loco. The most complete tenant mix in San Clemente.
1011 Avenida Pico
Anchors / key tenants: daily-needs and service-oriented mix
Upscale architectural pattern with strong ground-floor visibility. Reads as a polished neighborhood center for service retail and lifestyle.
Avenida Del Mar at El Camino Real
Anchors / key tenants: historic downtown dining and surf/lifestyle retail
The walkable historic core of San Clemente — the city's most popular shops, restaurants, and visitor traffic. Tilts toward chef-driven, surf, and boutique formats. Parking and signage restrictions are part of the city's identity.