San Clemente Beaches

San Clemente, known as the Spanish village by the sea, has a beautiful collection of beaches catering to water sports enthusiasts.
San Clemente Beach
San Clemente Beach Information

Doheny Beach
The city's most popular northern surfing spot, Doheny has several sought-after surf breaks for longboarders and newbies. While visitors can enjoy beautiful Doheny year round, its westerly swells are best during the summer months.

San Clemente North Beach
An accessible, kid-friendly area, this coastal spot offers a snack bar, playground equipment, beach volleyball and snorkeling gear rentals.

Historic Fishing Pier
While the huge swells may prevent surfing some days, the south side of the pier is ideal for bodyboarding and swimming. Users should beware of the strong current caused by unexpected southerly swells.

Trafalger Street
One of the busiest seashores in town, T-Street hosts families, teens, walkers and surfers. A large sandbar creates a shallow area for younger tourists, and amenities include picnic tables, food stands, board rentals and showers.

San Clemente State Beach
Visited by a variety of surfers and campers, this beach has cookout facilities and RV hookups for those who'd like to stay awhile.

San Onofre State Park
Home to Old Man's and Trestles, two of the West Coast's famous surfing haunts, San Onofre is a boarder's dream. While it can be difficult to get to, the scenic coastal canyon has a world-famous, expert surf break.

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