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Riviera
4.6★ · 184 Google ratings · San Clemente, California
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
210 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 500 yd away
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Sand
270 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 36 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Riviera
Guide
Good to know
Good for surfers and hikers
This spot is known locally for surfing and features a nearby hiking and biking trail along the beach.
Visit for sunset and meditation
Multiple reviewers specifically praised the sunset views and peaceful, calming atmosphere of this beach.
Arrive early on weekends
One reviewer found it wonderfully uncrowded, while another noted it has become increasingly popular and crowded.
Expect limited street parking only
There is no dedicated parking lot, only residential street parking that can be hard to find on busy days.
Access via tunnel with steep hill
You must walk through a tunnel to reach the beach and climb a steep hill to return to your car.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · clear
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.2 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:35 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 San Clemente Pedestrian Beach Trail, San Clemente, CA 92672
🌊 Water 210 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 500 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Riviera?
210 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Riviera have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 500 yd from the listing.
When is Riviera least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
