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
S$ 177
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 177
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. The train journey from San Clemente to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around S$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about S$ 19 for a 0h 39m 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Clemente, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Clemente takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 87. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about S$ 61 for a journey of 200 km.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. The train journey from San Clemente to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around S$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about S$ 19 for a 0h 39m 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Clemente, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Clemente takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 87. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about S$ 61 for a journey of 200 km.

Airports near San Clemente

Airlines serving San Clemente

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Clemente

Average rates range from around S$ 349 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 446 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

Most booked hotels in San Clemente

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente North
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 185+
San Clemente Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 228+
The Volare Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 173+
Comfort Suites San Clemente Beach
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
S$ 164+
Oceana Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
S$ 135+

Hiring a car in San Clemente

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.83 and S$ 22.44. 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 S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.83 and S$ 22.44. 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.