San Clemente State Beach is a beach located in the south end of the city of San Clemente, California. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, it has been the most popular beach in the state of California since 1937.Plan to visit San Clemente State Beach during your San Clemente vacation using our convenient San Clemente travel planning site.
Significant number of visitors are attracted to this beach due to its intense winds and dramatic location.
The majority of the visitors are water sport enthusiasts and those who wish to escape from inland heat and nearby metropolitan areas for the day.
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San Clemente State Beach reviews
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On my way to Tucson, the trip had made me aware campgrounds are tough to get into. Spaces are restricted for social distancing, which I don't understand as they are already distanced. I got in, so... more »
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My power walk was North Beach, metered parking, toCottons Point. About 7 miles, Point to Point. Two public restrooms and snack bars along the path. Good shortened for families. more »
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This is an awesome vacation spot, for both day trips or longer stays. The Rv and tent campground books up very quickly for popular dates like summer weekends, so check in advance if you want to stay overnight. Otherwise, you can purchase a day use pass at the ranger station. There is lots of space on the beach and lifeguards on duty, but be prepared for a short, steep walk down from the parking lot to the beach. Waves can be big and undertow can be fierce, so be careful if bringing down kids.
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We took our 7 month old here for her first trip to the beach, had lunch on the pier and visited the shops. This beach is more quiet than others further north but it had a very welcoming feel. We were sad to see elevated bacteria warnings posted, so we stayed out of the ocean, but still made plenty of great memories here.
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