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Surfside Pizza

Pizza · San Clemente

Fuel up in San Clemente, where ocean views meet fiery pies

4.4 · 337 reviews Google

Surfside Pizza Opening Hours

Monday 12:00–23:00
Tuesday 12:00–23:00
Wednesday 12:00–23:00
Thursday 12:00–23:00
Friday 12:00–23:30
Saturday 12:00–23:30
Sunday 12:00–22:00
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About Surfside Pizza

Casual pizzeria featuring pies, ribs, wings, stromboli & cannoli, plus occasional live music.

What Customers Say About Surfside Pizza

Surfside Pizza in San Clemente is a local favorite known for its delicious pizza, friendly staff, and great service. The owner, Ken, is often mentioned for his dedication to customer satisfaction. Some customers feel it's overpriced and delivery can be slow.

Popular Dishes

pizza (12) Mozzarrela sticks spaghetti and meatballs garlic bread wings

Best For

Locals Tourists Casual Quick Bite

Tip: Visit when it's not too busy to ensure the best experience. Consider bringing your own beer if you want to enjoy it with your pizza.

What to see nearby

Poche Beach
A 409m

Poche Beach

playa

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San Gorgonio Park
A 758m

San Gorgonio Park

parque

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Explore the area around Surfside Pizza

Surfside Pizza is located in San Clemente, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • San Gorgonio Park (A 758m) — park in the United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Poche Beach (A 409m) — beach in Orange County, California, United States

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Frequently asked questions about Surfside Pizza

Surfside Pizza is located at 216 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente.
Near Surfside Pizza you can find points of interest such as Poche Beach, San Gorgonio Park.
Surfside Pizza offers pizza cuisine.
Surfside Pizza has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The most recommended dishes at Surfside Pizza based on customer reviews are: pizza, Mozzarrela sticks, spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, wings.
Surfside Pizza is ideal for locals, tourists, casual dining, quick bites.
Surfside Pizza in San Clemente is a local favorite known for its delicious pizza, friendly staff, and great service. The owner, Ken, is often mentioned for his dedication to customer satisfaction. Some customers feel it's overpriced and delivery can be slow.
Visit when it's not too busy to ensure the best experience. Consider bringing your own beer if you want to enjoy it with your pizza.
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Surfside Pizza San Clemente Reviews

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Alexandru Geanta

Last week, I was a bit skeptical but very hungry. My friend put the order in and I'm so glad he did. They delivered within the promised time. The food was HOT! And it really tasted good. Today, I was craving it! So I'm at my timeshare excitedly waiting for my delivery again!

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Nathan Cronin

I always hit the place up whenever I go to the local DMV, people working there are nice. Pizza's a little greasy, but it's been great everytime. Good choice for a slice. Easily choose it over any of the big chains.

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intrazel

The pizza was amazing the service was incredible they are very friendly here and the owner Ken is very nice. I highly recommend this place, the marinara is some of the best I've ever had anywhere!

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Jose Villanueva

very great and tasty food went from Los Angeles just to try and it was definitley worth the ride. i recommend the Mozzarrela sticks they are very cheeeeezyyy!!

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kevin widerstrand

Great spot! I went on a Monday and had spaghetti and meatballs for under 7 dollars and very tasty. Small restaurant as much of their business is delivery. I recommend going in and meeting the nice staff for a unique, quaint experience

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Ashley E. Norton

We grabbed our pizza to go and ate it in a nearby parking lot by the beach. All in all a great experience! Yummy pizza, great crust, good amount of toppings and friendly people. @vagabondvoice

Nathan Cronin
Nathan Cronin

I always hit the place up whenever I go to the local DMV, people working there are nice. Pizza's a little greasy, but it's been great everytime. Good choice for a slice. Easily choose it over any of the big chains.

Alexandru Geanta
Alexandru Geanta

Last week, I was a bit skeptical but very hungry. My friend put the order in and I'm so glad he did. They delivered within the promised time. The food was HOT! And it really tasted good. Today, I was craving it! So I'm at my timeshare excitedly waiting for my delivery again!

intrazel
intrazel

The pizza was amazing the service was incredible they are very friendly here and the owner Ken is very nice. I highly recommend this place, the marinara is some of the best I've ever had anywhere!

Jose Villanueva
Jose Villanueva

very great and tasty food went from Los Angeles just to try and it was definitley worth the ride. i recommend the Mozzarrela sticks they are very cheeeeezyyy!!

kevin widerstrand
kevin widerstrand

Great spot! I went on a Monday and had spaghetti and meatballs for under 7 dollars and very tasty. Small restaurant as much of their business is delivery. I recommend going in and meeting the nice staff for a unique, quaint experience

Ashley E. Norton
Ashley E. Norton

We grabbed our pizza to go and ate it in a nearby parking lot by the beach. All in all a great experience! Yummy pizza, great crust, good amount of toppings and friendly people. @vagabondvoice

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Luis Amador

Not your average pizza. Incredible reminds me of some pizza joints I discovered in Seattle, that's saying a lot that this pizza is as good or better than I had out there! Also dude at the counter gave me a free pink lemonade slush! Very nice people working here!

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Paul do Campo

They have Vegan cheese and load up on the veggies. Great little place. Great price. If you want beer with your pizza they let you bring in your own alcohol.

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Catherine Blank

The pizza is delicious. highly overpriced for pizza. I tipped less because the pizza was over priced. Delivered by owner.

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Laurie Deballis

This place is near our house and we were pleasantly surprised by how delicious the pizza was! has become a weekly staple in our household

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Victoria

Surfside Pizza has re-opened!!! It is even better than before. The new owner really cares about the details and making sure that the customer is 100% satisfied with the experience. You will feel as though you are in his home for a pizza. I enjoyed the meat lovers pizza which had the perfect crust and toppings. Though i took it home with me, the pizza was still nice and hot. I understand from the owner that the pizza sauce is his Italian moms' "secret sauce". The sauce was rich with just the perfect amount of garlic. And, Surfside Pizza is home of the world famous Pietro's Favorite Lemon Ice; just in time for summer. You will be blown away by the strawberry or lemon ice frozen treat. Refreshing, tangy and not too sweet strikes the perfect balance. (a little more tart than sweet which I love). Simple yet tasty ingredients all around for a perfect pizza dinner and refreshing frozen treat. So glad Surfside is back!

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Brand

Great little local place. Big salads, great service. Just wish they had a delivery driver more often. They do their best to accommodate. Great people. Support local.

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Rachel Elizabeth

I’m visiting from Florida and came in with a friend who is local. She loves this place so we came over here to grab some lunch before dealing with the DMV. We sat outside to enjoy the perfect weather and SoCal vibe. The pizza was super delicious and the staff is really nice and friendly. We got our order quickly, too. Definitely a 5/5 experience and will be back!

Catherine Blank
Catherine Blank

The pizza is delicious. highly overpriced for pizza. I tipped less because the pizza was over priced. Delivered by owner.

Laurie Deballis
Laurie Deballis

This place is near our house and we were pleasantly surprised by how delicious the pizza was! has become a weekly staple in our household

Paul do Campo
Paul do Campo

They have Vegan cheese and load up on the veggies. Great little place. Great price. If you want beer with your pizza they let you bring in your own alcohol.

Brand
Brand

Great little local place. Big salads, great service. Just wish they had a delivery driver more often. They do their best to accommodate. Great people. Support local.

Victoria
Victoria

Surfside Pizza has re-opened!!! It is even better than before. The new owner really cares about the details and making sure that the customer is 100% satisfied with the experience. You will feel as though you are in his home for a pizza. I enjoyed the meat lovers pizza which had the perfect crust and toppings. Though i took it home with me, the pizza was still nice and hot. I understand from the owner that the pizza sauce is his Italian moms' "secret sauce". The sauce was rich with just the perfect amount of garlic. And, Surfside Pizza is home of the world famous Pietro's Favorite Lemon Ice; just in time for summer. You will be blown away by the strawberry or lemon ice frozen treat. Refreshing, tangy and not too sweet strikes the perfect balance. (a little more tart than sweet which I love). Simple yet tasty ingredients all around for a perfect pizza dinner and refreshing frozen treat. So glad Surfside is back!

Rachel Elizabeth
Rachel Elizabeth

I’m visiting from Florida and came in with a friend who is local. She loves this place so we came over here to grab some lunch before dealing with the DMV. We sat outside to enjoy the perfect weather and SoCal vibe. The pizza was super delicious and the staff is really nice and friendly. We got our order quickly, too. Definitely a 5/5 experience and will be back!

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S Berg

Ordered carryout... got a pizza with the toppings I wanted (bacon, spinach, ricotta and pineapple) and an order of garlic bread. The garlic bread was good- buttery, garlicky, delish! The pizza was very good - the crust was sturdy enough to hold all the toppings but not cardboard-y. The bacon was good- salty, crispy, not too fatty. They were generous with the ricotta and pineapple. The spinach could have been more generous but it was fine. If I lived in the area, I'd definitely go back!

S Berg
S Berg

Ordered carryout... got a pizza with the toppings I wanted (bacon, spinach, ricotta and pineapple) and an order of garlic bread. The garlic bread was good- buttery, garlicky, delish! The pizza was very good - the crust was sturdy enough to hold all the toppings but not cardboard-y. The bacon was good- salty, crispy, not too fatty. They were generous with the ricotta and pineapple. The spinach could have been more generous but it was fine. If I lived in the area, I'd definitely go back!

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William Saunders

The quality of the pizza and wings was very good, but the price was a bit much. We come to Dana point a few times a year and the place we stay at gives us a discount on local places to eat. For several years, we've always gotten pizza here and the quality is amazing. However, even with a 20% discount, one large two-topping pizza and 24 wings was still 65 dollars.

Karl Andris
Karl Andris

Catch them when it's not crazy busy and it's awesome, just wish they would deliver

William Saunders
William Saunders

The quality of the pizza and wings was very good, but the price was a bit much. We come to Dana point a few times a year and the place we stay at gives us a discount on local places to eat. For several years, we've always gotten pizza here and the quality is amazing. However, even with a 20% discount, one large two-topping pizza and 24 wings was still 65 dollars.

Professor Qi
Professor Qi

I have been coming here for many years and have always enjoyed the pizza. However, the service has become unprofessional, rude, and incompetent. Not only do they get the order wrong, but they are beginning to become very stingy on the toppings. And seems to always be cold. These guys must not realize how many pizza places are in town these days. I may come back. But not any time soon! Sincerely

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Sean

$40 bread crust. Bad pizza, bad customer service, EXPENSIVE on top of all that. No website, no online ordering (neither direct nor any 3rd party) No longer have 30" pizzas either but still advertise them! I say 3 strikes and prediction out of business soon.

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Bilal Faisal

Order turnaround time is 1hr + please don’t be fooled if they tell you any less. Appalling service and attitude. 0 service recovery. If you need pizza, trust me your better off elsewhere

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Sum Yung Guy

Not sure what happened here. Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza had small pieces of Canadian bacon sparsely spread. Not much pineapple either. Chicago deep dish pizza had tiny bits of meatball and bell pepper, had not much sauce as you can see in the photo, and was nowhere close to deep, like their website photo. Both pizzas totally skimpy on toppings yet they charged $2.50(xl pizza) and $1.95 per topping(Chicago). Really disappointing for our family, especially after comparing actual pizzas to the photos on their website.

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Asa Shuey

Do NOT go here!!! Absolutely horrible pizza, service and the manager said “this is how the pizza is supposed to look” and started to get hostile with me for complaining! Complete waste of money!

Bilal Faisal
Bilal Faisal

Order turnaround time is 1hr + please don’t be fooled if they tell you any less. Appalling service and attitude. 0 service recovery. If you need pizza, trust me your better off elsewhere

Sum Yung Guy
Sum Yung Guy

Not sure what happened here. Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza had small pieces of Canadian bacon sparsely spread. Not much pineapple either. Chicago deep dish pizza had tiny bits of meatball and bell pepper, had not much sauce as you can see in the photo, and was nowhere close to deep, like their website photo. Both pizzas totally skimpy on toppings yet they charged $2.50(xl pizza) and $1.95 per topping(Chicago). Really disappointing for our family, especially after comparing actual pizzas to the photos on their website.

Asa Shuey
Asa Shuey

Do NOT go here!!! Absolutely horrible pizza, service and the manager said “this is how the pizza is supposed to look” and started to get hostile with me for complaining! Complete waste of money!

Sean
Sean

$40 bread crust. Bad pizza, bad customer service, EXPENSIVE on top of all that. No website, no online ordering (neither direct nor any 3rd party) No longer have 30" pizzas either but still advertise them! I say 3 strikes and prediction out of business soon.

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Rikki Alley

Beware, the prices listed online are wildly inaccurate and they're no longer the good value option. Just spent nearly $60 for a bare bones pizza and a salad. With Truly and A Pizza Doho so close, there is no reason to come here anymore. Edited to add: the pizza is bad now too. Red Baron is better than this.

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