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.

Where to Eat in San Clemente

If you’re looking for affordable options, Iva Lee's (555 N El Camino Real, Suite E) and Brick Pizzeria (216 N. El Camino Real) are great picks.

When to visit San Clemente

San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 213
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 213
1 night at 3-star hotel
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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 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. The train journey from San Clemente to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 0h 43m 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 Fox and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Clemente, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Long Beach, the bus ride to San Clemente takes 56 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Ontario, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 64 km.

Airports near San Clemente

Airlines serving San Clemente

Lufthansa
Good (2,556 reviews)
KLM
Good (394 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (3,348 reviews)
British Airways
Good (1,727 reviews)
SWISS
Good (530 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,024 reviews)
Air France
Good (491 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,172 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (303 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,264 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,002 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (129 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Finnair
Good (777 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (466 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (3,046 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,387 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Clemente

Average rates range from around C$ 389 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 386 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Always Inn San Clemente Bed & Breakfast and The Patriots Boutique Motel.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Clemente

Most booked hotels in San Clemente

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente North
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 218+
Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 228+
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 308+
The Volare Ascend Hotel Collection
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 195+
Best Western Capistrano Inn
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 187+
Comfort Suites San Clemente Beach
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 166+
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Renting a car in San Clemente

Expect to pay C$ 1.35 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$ 16.15 and C$ 21.54. The most frequently booked car type in San Clemente is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in San Clemente

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