San Onofre State Beach – Bluffs Beaches
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About San Onofre State Beach – Bluffs Beaches in San Clemente, California
San Onofre State Beach is located between Oceanside and San Clemente, California. The largest coastal area of this state park, which is called “Bluffs Beach,” has a long continuous parking lot along the bluff high above the beaches. The shoreline here is fine for beach walking except that some stretches are just rocks.
There are six separate trails that descend from the parking lot. Trail 1 is closest to the park entrance gate and Trail 6 is near the end of the road. There are camp spots all along the parking lot road and restrooms with cold outside showers near them all. Both RVs and tent campers are allowed at San Onofre Bluffs Campground but reserve a spot well in advance (at reservecalifornia.com). Each camp spot comes with a picnic table and a fire ring.
The area south of Trail 6 Beach is the commonly accepted clothing-optional area. North of Bluffs Beach you’ll find Surf Beach and Trestles Beach which have separate access points and are also part of San Onofre State Park.
Directions to Bluffs Beach: Take exit 71 off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road then head toward the ocean and follow Old Pacific Highway south to the end at the park entrance. Pay the entrance fee and choose which trail to hike down to the beach. Entrance gate hours are 6am to 10pm every day.
- Address
- Old Pacific Highway
San Clemente, CA 92672 - Phone
- 949-492-4872
- Park Name
- San Onofre State Beach
- Other Names
- Bluffs Beach
- Owner
- State Park
- Pet Details
- Dogs allowed on leash at beach 1 and 6 only
- Fees
- Fees for parking and camping
- Activities
- Surfing, Hiking, Biking, Camping, Beachcombing, Sunbathing, Whale Watching
- Amenities
- Campground, Restrooms, Showers, Trails, Picnic Tables, Benches
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Camp Pendleton - San Onofre Beach
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Nearby Lodging
San Clemente Surf Inn
4.5 miles away
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