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contain my excitement when they said “yes”! It was thrilling and terrifying, but we were up and running within four weeks and now here I am almost three years and two cities later.” Each group is approximately 10-12 guests
on the weekly public tours, but private tours can be larger and personalized – think hen par- ties, birthdays, celebrations. Usually, Castel de Oro starts on El Camino Real and makes her way down Avenida del Mar to her pre-arranged visits to restaurants and business owners. Tours usually sell out two weeks in advance and guests must be confirmed one day before the tour.
She went on to say, “Each tour has its own
personality and it is always so much fun. It never ceases to amaze me how the groups con- nect, guests find commonalities, and by the last stop it is a party. One group in particular re- mains a highlight for me. I had a special tour consisting of four couples in San Juan Capis- trano to celebrate birthdays and we had such a good time I invited them to the first tour in San Clemente. They came in on the Metrolink from Riverside to help me kick off Sights and Bights and 80th birthday celebrations – they were the most fun ever! The restaurants really rolled out the red carpet for our inaugural tour and everyone had a wonderful time. We want our guests to relax and let the day unfold. Peo-
ple often want the line-up, but schedules change at the last minute for a number of rea- sons so we do not publish or share our stops in advance. We focus on San Clemente’s his- tory, landmarks and small businesses in the Village area. “Our guests absolutely fall
The tour includes a stop at the San Clemente Wine Co.
in love with our Spanish Vil- lage by the Sea and all its charm on a Sights and Bites tour. We walk around town, enjoy being outdoors and guests meet small business owners, learn their passions and enjoy amazing food and drink. This is a perfect three- hour tour and it makes a won- derful gift or fun outing for your visitors. Gift certificates are available for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, or anyone to whom you may want to express gratitude or appreciation. We also love having locals tour with us as it’s a lot of fun to be a tourist in your own town and we always enjoy what residents add to the tour with their own experiences/in- side information. Join us on a tour soon - we’d love to have you!” Check out Groupon for special deals then find your most comfortable walking shoes, a
Laura Castel de Oro, finishes the tour at the Casa Romantica.
little sunscreen and an appetite. The tour in- cludes delicious tastings, alcoholic beverages and the best day you’ve had for a long time. Without a second thought, think of all the gift problems you can solve with a gift certificate this Holiday Season. Website:
www.sightsandbites.city .Tel/Text: 949/667-1617
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