Why go
- City in California, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Talega Golf Club.
- Served by Camp Pendleton Helicopter Outlying Landing Field.
History
San Clemente is a coastal city in southern Orange County, California, United States. It was named in 1925 after the Spanish colonial island. Located in the Orange Coast region of the South Coast of California, San Clemente's population was 64,293 in the 2020 census. Situated roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, San Clemente is a popular tourist destination in Southern California, known for its beaches, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, and hospitality industry. San Clemente's city slogan is "Spanish Village by the Sea."
Must-see attractions
San Clemente, California · talegagolfclub.com
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Where to stay
2001 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 · westcoastsurfstay.com
119 Avenida Santa Inez, San Clemente, CA 92672 · gardencottageinn.com
101 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA 92672 · stayatnomads.com
104 S Alameda Ln, San Clemente, CA 92672 · sanclementecove.com
1410 Calle Mirador, San Clemente, CA 92672 · northbeachvilla.com
533 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672 · thebeachcomberinn.com
602 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672 · seahorseresort.com
35 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, CA 92672 · ihg.com
177 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, CA 92672 · alwaysinn.com
2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, CA 92672 · sanclementeinn.com
1601 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 · casablancainnhotel.com
2441 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 · wyndhamhotels.com
1819 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 · thesurfbreaksanclemente.com
2341 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 · calafiainn.com
610 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672 · casatropicana.com
Salon Locale, 1301 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 · oyorooms.com
176 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, CA 92672 · cabrillocasita.com
2002 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 · sonesta.com
111 Avenida de la Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672 · choicehotels.com
2481 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 · hilton.com
135 Avenida Algodon, San Clemente, CA 92672 · oceanaboutiquehotel.com
3701 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 · choicehotels.com
225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92672
2717 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
Indoor
Indoor
711 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 · thepatriotsmotel.com
Restaurants & places to go
Steak House, Restaurant · Restaurant appears to be open now. Aerial imagery does not show new building yet Opening hours: We-Su 17:00-23:00 · 226 Avenida del… · raresociety.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 610 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 92673 · betterbuzzcoffee.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway · 495 West Avenida Vista, Hermosa, 92672 · chick-fil-a.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1502 North El Camino Real, San Clemente, 92672 · pizza.dominos.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 650 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 92673 · mcdonalds.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Su-Sa 12:00-22:00 · menchies.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 806 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 92672 · pandaexpress.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 401 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, 92672 · restaurants.subway.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 918 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, 92672 · locations.tacobell.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-16:30; Fr-Su 10:00-16:00 · 92629 · glasspar.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 806 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 92673 · locations.chipotle.com
Italian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-20:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 440, San Clemente, 92672 · guichos.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:30, Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: delivery, air conditioning · 31878 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano,… · thaijuanon.com
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · juiceitup.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00 · 19sportsbar.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00 · 1502 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, 92672 · ilyarestaurant.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 32341 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 92675 · himalayantasteusa.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Asian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant · 915 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 92673
Cafe · Opening hours: 06:00-14:30 Features: outdoor seating · 777 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, 92672 · thebagelshack.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · ramencafesc.com
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 243 Avenida del Mar, San Clemente, 92672
Colombian, Restaurant · Colombian restaurant · 1640 North El Camino Real, San Clemente, 92672
Restaurant · restaurant · beachfire.com
Fast Food · fast food · 34195 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 92629 · tacosurf.com
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Hawaiian restaurant · 2016 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, 92673
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 415 East Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 92672
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 107 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, 92672
Ice Cream · ice cream · goldenspoon.com
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 300 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, 92672 · starbucks.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 802 Avenida Pico, 92673 · locations.papajohns.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 957 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 92673 · locations.carlsjr.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 122 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, 92672 · locations.jimmyjohns.com
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · slapfishrestaurant.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · caferio.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 218 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, 92672 · antoinescafe.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · hotnchili.com
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Airports
John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 23 mi to the centre
Santa Ana, CA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 21 destinations incl. Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Los Angeles (34 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 21 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800) · 8 routes: Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Oakland, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-700) · 7 routes: Denver*, Las Vegas, Mexico City, Oakland*, Phoenix*, San Francisco*, San Jose Del Cabo
- American Airlines AA (737, 737-800, A319, A320, A321) · 5 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Portland*, Seattle*
- United Airlines UA (737-700, A320, 737-800, A319, 757-200) · 5 routes: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Newark, San Francisco
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, 757, 737-700) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Vancouver*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-700, 737-800, 737-800) · 3 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth*, Portland, Seattle
- US Airways US (737-800, A319, A320, A321) · 3 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 2 routes: Guadalajara, Mexico City
- Air France AF (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 1 route: Vancouver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN) 21 mi to the centre
Oceanside, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Camp Pendleton Highway Strip 12 mi to the centre
Oceanside, CA, US
Camp Pendleton LHD Practice Strip 12 mi to the centre
Oceanside, CA, US
Getting there by ferry
Dana Wharf
Ferry terminal · 5.1 mi from the centre
Dana Point - Avalon
Ferry route · Catalina Express
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Camp Pendleton Helicopter Outlying Landing Field; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Dana Wharf, 5.1 mi); routes include Dana Point - Avalon.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for San Clemente, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Orange County, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · San Diego, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.