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San Clemente State Beach
4.6★ · 1,638 Google ratings · San Clemente, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
90 ft away
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
6am to 10pm
Walk
300 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 260 ft away
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Sand
260 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am
Map of San Clemente State Beach
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1Parking80 ft from the listing2Restrooms260 ft from the listing3Showers350 yd from the listing4Picnic tables160 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2017–2026
Sunset views are excellent here
The bluff location provides dramatic coastal sunsets that reviewers consistently highlight as a major draw.
Book camping six months ahead
Summer reservations sell out immediately, though checking for last-minute cancellations online sometimes yields openings.
Prepare for a steep beach descent
The path down involves 40+ stairs or a significant decline that becomes harder on the way back.
Visit mid-week for fewer crowds
Weekend camping can attract loud parties and overcrowded sites, while weekdays offer a more peaceful experience.
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, 5:30 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92672
🅿 Parking 90 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 300 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 260 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at San Clemente State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 90 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at San Clemente State Beach?
300 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does San Clemente State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 260 ft from the listing.
When is San Clemente State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 8am and the busiest at Sat 6pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
