San Clemente State Beach
A blufftop state park and campground with trails down to a sandy beach at the south end of San Clemente.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
$15 regular; $20 holiday and peak season.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Path to the beach. Off Avenida Calafia, San Clemente.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs on trails or the beach.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Accessible restrooms.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Accessible showers.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
For help getting a wheelchair to the beach, call (949) 204-5803.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Fires only in fire rings.
Verified · California State Parks · 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.