Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

San Clemente travel guide

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With a population of 63,522, San Clemente is a must-see destination in California, United States.

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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. For delicious green meals, Inka Mama's - San Clemente (111 W Avenida Palizada #303) and Pronto Cucina Italiana (221 B Avenida Del Mar) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in San Clemente.

When to visit San Clemente

San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel

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

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. 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 Fox and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

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

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. 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 Fox and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near San Clemente

SANSan Diego
LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving San Clemente

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,953 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,394 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Clemente

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Patriots Boutique Motel and Inn at Calafia Beach.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Clemente

Hiring a car in San Clemente

Expect to pay $1.54 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 $18.45 and $24.60. The most frequently booked car type in San Clemente is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.54 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 $18.45 and $24.60. The most frequently booked car type in San Clemente is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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