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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You're Going to Love San Clemente

With a population of 63,522, San Clemente is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything San Clemente has to offer.

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Where to Eat in San Clemente

If you’re looking for affordable options, Vine Restaurant & Bar (211 N El Camino Real) and Buona Forchetta San Clemente (1014 S El Camino Real) are great picks.

When to visit San Clemente

San Clemente in December
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Clemente in December
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 Christchurch and takes around 18h 50m.

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 Christchurch and takes around 18h 50m.

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

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,679 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,642 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,020 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,149 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,062 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,139 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,455 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,351 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,117 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,162 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,631 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Clemente

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach and Holiday Inn Express San Clemente North.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Clemente

Hiring a car in San Clemente

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.47 and $23.29. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Clemente, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.47 and $23.29. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Clemente, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.