San Clemente State Beach
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About San Clemente State Beach in San Clemente, California
San Clemente State Beach has a large campground and day-use parking area on a prime piece of San Clemente California real estate. The state park was built from 1934 to 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps as the nearby San Clemente neighborhoods were expanding. The setting for the park is among high bluffs, cliffs, ravines, and wooded hills.
The beach is a narrow sandy strip in front of railroad tracks and dunes below this rugged park. For beach access from the day-use parking lots it requires a hike down a trail to a tunnel under the railroad tracks that opens up onto the sand. You’ll find a couple short hiking trails in the park leading to unique spots and viewpoints. For biking and a longer walk you can take the San Clemente Coastal Trail which starts here and goes northward for miles.
Camp spots in the campground are open to both tents and RVs. Reserve your spot way in advance if you want a chance at camping here.
To find San Clemente State Park take exit 73 off Interstate 5 and follow the brown signs.
- Address
- 225 Avenida Calafia
San Clemente, CA 92672 - Phone
- 949-492-3156
- Park Name
- San Clemente State Beach
- Owner
- State Park
- Pet Details
- No dogs allowed on the beach
- Fees
- Fees for parking and camping
- Activities
- Surfing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Camping, Hiking, Sunbathing, Fishing, Grunion Runs, Bonfires
- Amenities
- Lifeguard, Restrooms, Showers, Picnic Tables, Campground, Trails, Fire Pits, ADA Access
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Lodging
San Clemente Inn
0.4 miles away
With a large range of on-site amenities, the San Clemente Inn offers around 100 newly remodeled rooms, supplemented by...
San Clemente Surf Inn
0.5 miles away
Close to the beach, the freeway and pubic transportation, the cozy San Clemente Surf Inn supplies a convenient location,...
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Reviews
What a great beach and park ! So much to do and see here. The cliffs are breathtaking and the beach is wide and sandy. Be sure to go on the hiking trails in the park.