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Where to stay
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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
AED 446
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 446
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving San Clemente, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from San Clemente to Santa Barbara takes 3h 00m and costs around AED 114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Budapest, expect to pay about AED 11,609 for a 29h 25m trip. 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 Dollar and Budget, 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving San Clemente, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from San Clemente to Santa Barbara takes 3h 00m and costs around AED 114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Budapest, expect to pay about AED 11,609 for a 29h 25m trip. 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 Dollar and Budget, 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 (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Clemente

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn San Clemente Beach 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 3.31 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 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in San Clemente is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in San Clemente is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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