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. 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, Nick's - San Clemente (213 Avenida Del Mar) and South of Nick's - San Clemente (110 N. El Camino Real) are great picks.

When to visit San Clemente

San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 154
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 10m.

Train

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 Hertz, 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h 10m.

Train

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 Hertz, 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,544 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

Most booked hotels in San Clemente

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Holiday Inn Express San Clemente North
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 135+
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San Clemente Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 92+
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The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 117+
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Comfort Suites San Clemente Beach
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
S$ 114+
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Hiring a car in San Clemente

Expect to pay S$ 1.11 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$ 13.25 and S$ 17.67. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Clemente, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.11 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$ 13.25 and S$ 17.67. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Clemente, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.