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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. San Clemente deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
C$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 168
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 36 km from San Clemente. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, Air Canada and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to San Clemente from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

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 Priceless and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 Delta, WestJet, Air Canada and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to San Clemente from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

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 Priceless and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 Rodeway Inn San Clemente Beach and Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Clemente

Most booked hotels in San Clemente

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Holiday Inn Express San Clemente North
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 209+
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San Clemente Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 315+
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The Volare, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
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Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 194+
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Best Western Capistrano Inn
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 181+
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Renting a car in San Clemente

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in San Clemente, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in San Clemente, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in San Clemente

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