San Clemente Shops To Offer Holiday Deals, Free Tote Bags

SAN CLEMENTE, CA — Downtown San Clemente businesses will offer holiday shopping specials Saturday, Nov. 28, as part of Shop Small Saturday, an annual event encouraging residents to support local merchants.

Organized by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association, the promotion will take place at participating shops and businesses throughout the downtown district.

According to the association, early shoppers may receive a free San Clemente canvas tote bag when making purchases at participating merchants.

The reusable bags will be distributed by participating businesses while supplies last. Availability may vary by location.

Downtown shops will also offer preholiday specials, giving residents an opportunity to shop for gifts ahead of the December holidays.

Local restaurants will be open for shoppers looking to dine downtown, although hours and offerings will vary by business.

Shop Small Saturday takes place annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and encourages consumers to support independently owned businesses during the holiday shopping season.

This year's event falls between Black Friday on Nov. 27 and the beginning of December.

The San Clemente Downtown Business Association organizes several events throughout the year to promote local businesses and attract visitors to the downtown shopping district.

The association has not published a complete list of participating merchants, specific discounts or the number of complimentary tote bags available.

Residents planning to attend should contact individual retailers to confirm their hours, promotions and tote bag availability.

For additional information, visit the San Clemente Downtown Business Association's official events calendar or email info@scdba.org.