San Clemente travel guide
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You're Going to Love San Clemente
With a population of 63,522, San Clemente is a must-see destination in California, United States. San Clemente deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in San Clemente
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rocco's Restaurant (203 N. El Camino Real) and Pierside Kitchen + Bar (610 Avenida Victoria) are great picks.
When to visit San Clemente
How to Get to San Clemente
Plane
Although San Clemente doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 23 miles from San Clemente. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to San Clemente from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. The train journey from San Clemente to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about £13 for a 0h 47m trip. The train station in San Clemente is called San Clemente Pier, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to San Clemente is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 59 miles from San Clemente. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Clemente, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Clemente takes 120 miles and will cost you around £51. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving San Clemente
Where to stay in San Clemente
Average rates range from around £206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £262 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express San Clemente North and Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente.
Where to stay in popular areas of San Clemente
Most booked hotels in San Clemente
Hiring a car in San Clemente
Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in San Clemente (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.90 and £13.19. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Clemente, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.