San Clemente State Beach

Park Hours

6:00 AM -10:00 PM
Everyday

Visitor Center:
Daily - 10am - 4pm

Contact Information

(949) 492-3156

Are dogs Allowed?

Yes: Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails or the beach.

Reservation Availability

About San Clemente State Beach

San Clemente State Beach is popular with surfers on the north end of the one-mile beach as well as hikers along the trails on the bluffs. The beach has a landscaped blufftop with picnic areas. Trails lead down to the beach, which is popular for body surfing, swimming, and skin diving.

Max Trailer: 30 Feet
Max Camper/Motorhome: 30 Feet

Get directions through Google Maps

The beach is located near the south end of San Clemente on I-5 (Basilone Road.) The park entrance is reached via the Avenida Calafia exit.

EV Information

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  EV Charger Locations

Overnight Facilities

  • Family Campsites
  • Group Campsites
  • RV Sites w/Hookups
  • RV Dump Station
  • RV Access
Other Facilities

  • Parking
  • Restrooms / Showers
  • Restrooms
  • Outdoor Showers
  • Drinking Water Available
Day-Use Activities & Facilities

  • Historical/Cultural Site
  • Picnic Areas
  • Env. Learning/Visitor Center
  • Exhibits and Programs
  • Fishing
  • Interpretive Exhibits
  • Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  • Beach Area
  • Swimming
  • Nature & Wildlife Viewing
  • Windsurfing/Surfing
  • Family Programs
  • Geocaching
Trail Use

  • Bike Trails
  • Hiking Trails
Overnight Trailer Rentals Camp Trailer Rentals

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San Clemente State Beach is located at the south end of the city of San Clemente, California. The area around San Clemente is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate and its Spanish Colonial style architecture. The city slogan is "Spanish Village by the Sea."  Visitors are attracted to the San Clemente area for its intense winds and dramatic location. ENTRANCE GATE IS LOCKED CLOSED FROM 10:00PM- 6:00AM


San Clemente has been a California state beach since 1937 and is popular among water sport enthusiasts, and anyone who wishes to escape from inland heat and nearby metropolitan areas for the day. The beautiful mile long beach stretches between the curling ocean surf and the foot of a steep bluff.

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Location-Directions
San Clemente State Beach is located at 225W. Calafia Ave, San Clemente, CA, 92672 in Orange County and is halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego.

Interstate 5 South
Exit Ave. Calafia
Proceed straight onto Ave. Calafia
State Beach entrance will be on your left side in ¼ mile

Interstate 5 North
Exit Cristianitos Road
Turn left and proceed over the freeway
Turn right onto Ave. del Presidente
Turn left onto Ave. Calafia
State Beach entrance will be on your left side in ¼ mile

The entrance to San Clemente State Beach will be locked & closed daily from 10pm until 6am. Please make arrangements prior to your arrival if you need to check in for your reservation after that time.

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