A German bäckerei at the beach? Yes, and the pretzels are top-notch: crusty and tangy on the outside, hot and pillowy inside. Take the pretzel home, heat it up in the oven, and devour it with mustard while pretending people are triple-parking in front of you on South Passyunk. Can't get to San Clemente? The pretzels are usually available at local farmers' markets, including the Saturday-morning Laguna Beach and Irvine markets. $
