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

San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 477
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 477
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 23 miles from San Clemente. The shortest flight to San Clemente from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. The train journey from San Clemente to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about AED 51 for a 0h 36m trip. The train station in San Clemente is called San Clemente Pier, and is located 0.7 miles 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 59 miles 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 FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to San Clemente takes 40 miles and will cost you around AED 88. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about AED 235 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Although San Clemente doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 23 miles from San Clemente. The shortest flight to San Clemente from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. The train journey from San Clemente to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about AED 51 for a 0h 36m trip. The train station in San Clemente is called San Clemente Pier, and is located 0.7 miles 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 59 miles 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 FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to San Clemente takes 40 miles and will cost you around AED 88. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about AED 235 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near San Clemente

Airlines serving San Clemente

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Clemente

Average rates range from around AED 944 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,202 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 AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. The most frequently booked car type in San Clemente is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. The most frequently booked car type in San Clemente is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.