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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything San Clemente has to offer.
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 36 km from San Clemente. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to San Clemente from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 51m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. The train journey from San Clemente to Woodland Hills takes 0h 43m and costs around C$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Barbara, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 2h 02m trip. The train station in San Clemente is called San Clemente Pier, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to San Clemente is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 95 km from San Clemente. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Clemente, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Ontario, the bus ride to San Clemente takes 64 km and will cost you around C$ 33. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving San Clemente
Where to stay in San Clemente
Average rates range from around C$ 357 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 448 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
Renting a car in San Clemente
Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in San Clemente (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.10 and C$ 22.79. The most frequently booked car type in San Clemente is Standard (Chevrolet Express or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.