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.
Where to Eat in San Clemente
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rocco's Restaurant (203 N. El Camino Real) and Pierside Kitchen + Bar (610 Avenida Victoria) are great picks.
When to visit San Clemente
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. The shortest flight to San Clemente from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. The train journey from San Clemente to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $23 for a 0h 39m 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 hire from Los Angeles, which is about 95 km from San Clemente. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Clemente, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to San Clemente takes 64 km and will cost you around $20. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving San Clemente
Where to stay in San Clemente
Average rates range from around $448 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $538 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express San Clemente North and Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente.
Where to stay in popular areas of San Clemente
Hiring a car in San Clemente
Expect to pay $1.71 per litre in San Clemente (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.52 and $27.36. The most frequently booked car type in San Clemente is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.