Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

San Clemente travel guide

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With a population of 63,522, San Clemente is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in San Clemente to see all of its attractions.

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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. For delicious green meals, Inka Mama's - San Clemente (111 W Avenida Palizada #303) and Pronto Cucina Italiana (221 B Avenida Del Mar) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in San Clemente.

When to visit San Clemente

San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
£91
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
£91
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Finnair, British Airways, Iberia 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. 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 Fox and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes 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 Finnair, British Airways, Iberia 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. 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 Fox and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to San Clemente.

Airports near San Clemente

SANSan Diego
LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving San Clemente

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Clemente

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente and Calafia Inn San Clemente Newly renovated.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Clemente

Most booked hotels in San Clemente

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Capistrano Surfside Inn
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Holiday Inn Express San Clemente North
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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San Clemente Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Volare, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Hiring a car in San Clemente

Expect to pay £0.68 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 £8.06 and £10.74. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Clemente, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.68 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 £8.06 and £10.74. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Clemente, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in San Clemente

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