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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in San Clemente to see all of its attractions.

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 419
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 419
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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 19h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. The train journey from San Clemente to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Luis Obispo, expect to pay about AED 198 for a 5h 32m 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 Alamo 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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 19h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. The train journey from San Clemente to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Luis Obispo, expect to pay about AED 198 for a 5h 32m 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 Alamo 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

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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 AED 3.05 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 36.58 and AED 48.77. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Clemente, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 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 36.58 and AED 48.77. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Clemente, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.