San Clemente Pier Beach
The beach around the San Clemente Pier and the Pier Bowl, with the beach trail running north and south.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
City meters $1.50 per hour, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Verified · City of San Clemente · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Pay at meters or with the Passport Parking app in the Pier Bowl.
Verified · City of San Clemente · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Getting down
Path to the beach. W. end of Avenida del Mar, San Clemente.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Beaches open 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pier open 4 a.m. to midnight.
Verified · City of San Clemente · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs on the beach or pier at any time. Leashed on trails and in parks.
Verified · City of San Clemente · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Two free beach wheelchairs at Marine Safety HQ; reserve at 949-361-8219.
Verified · City of San Clemente · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
No alcohol, smoking, glass, amplified sound or overnight camping. Fires only in city fire pits or elevated appliances.
Verified · City of San Clemente · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Food
Concessions at the pier (Fisherman's and the Crab Pot).
Verified · City of San Clemente · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.