San Clemente State Beach
Also known as San Clemente SB
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $15 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(949) 492-0802
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
San Clemente State Beach is a 121-acre beach in Orange County, about 3 miles south of San Clemente.
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Sun–Fri | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Sat | Closed | — | |
| Visitor center | Sun–Fri | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
6AM - 10PM Daily
Visitor Center Hours: 10AM - 4PM | Sun - Fri Closed most Saturdays
The Historic Cottage/Visitor Center is OPEN Sunday through Friday from 10am-4pm. It is closed most Saturdays for special events, March through November. Free for all ages (parking fees will apply).
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use (Regular) | $15 |
| Vehicle Day Use (Special Holiday/Seasonal/Weekend Rate) | $20 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use (Regular): $15.00 • Vehicle Day Use (Special Holiday/Seasonal/Weekend Rate): $20.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: trails or the beach; the sand or in the water.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails or the beach. This multi-use trail is great for walking, jogging, biking, and dogs (must be leashed). Dogs: Pets are NOT allowed on the sand or in the water, with the exception of service animals. Pets ARE allowed on the multi-use trail and parking lots so long as they are on a leash and under control.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
Stay overnight at this beautiful ocean-front destination
The Holidays Camping
Explore the comfort and convenience of camping with delivery trailers
Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, Group Campsites, RV/Trailer Campsites w/Hookups, RV Dump Station, RV Access
Max trailer: 30 feet
Max camper/motorhome: 30 feet
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Historic Cottage
Host an event at our Spanish Colonial style historic cottage
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingFishingSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingWildlife viewing and birdingSurfingGeocachingHikingBikingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
The area around San Clemente State Beach is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate, and its Spanish Colonial style architecture. The beach is in Orange County, halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92672. Phone (949) 492-3156 for more information.
Camping
In the tent campground, nine campsites are accessible (#73, #93, #98, #113, #126, #138, #141, #155, and #159), while four campsites are designated accessible (#104, #134, #156, and #158). Three combo restroom/shower buildings in the tent campground are usable. Temporary parking is available at the combo building near site #93 and #104; the combo building near site #156 lacks temporary parking.
Read more from the park
In the RV campground, three campsites with hook-ups are generally accessible (#20, #54, and #56). Two combo restroom/shower buildings in the RV campground are usable but lack temporary parking. The campground loop road serves as the route to these combo buildings.
The campfire center, accessed from the tent campground (near site #153), includes seating for wheelchairs. Temporary parking is not available for the campfire center; the campground loop road serves as the route to the campfire center.
Picnic Area
An accessible picnic area is situated between the day-use area and the RV campground. A generally accessible picnic area is available west of the visitor center, however, some visitors may need assistance navigating the route. Accessible parking is available in the day-use area; restrooms are usable.
Trails
The Multi-Use Access Trail is a 0.24-mile accessible route from the Avenita Del Presedente Ave. pedestrian entrance and links the campground, day use parking and campfire center. The surface is compacted soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% with one section for 85 feet at 8%.
The Butterfly Trail is a 0.11-mile, accessible trail through a eucalyptus grove between the entry station and campfire center. The surface is compacted soil and is flat.
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Multi-Use Access Trail 3% Average 5 FT Average Soil
8% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum
Butterfly Trail 0% Average 7 FT Average Soil
0% Maximum 5% Maximum 7 FT Minimum
Beach/Shore Access
Beach wheelchairs are available. Contact park staff at the entrance kiosk for details. The north beach access trail is the less steep of the two trails to beach. Contact park staff to request transport of the beach wheelchair and/or a disabled individual to the beach.
Exhibits/Programs
Information on the history of San Clemente and of San Clemente State Beach is generally accessible in the visitor center. Accessible parking is available in the day-use area; restrooms are usable.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3030 Avenida del Presidente
San Clemente, CA 92672 - Nearest town
- San Clemente — about 3 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.4035, -117.6024
- Phone
- (949) 492-0802
- OrangeCoastDistrict@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The beach is located near the south end of San Clemente on I-5 (Basilone Road.) The park entrance is reached via the Avenida Calafia exit.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: PacificSurflinerSanClemente.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Butros
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology