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San Clemente State Beach
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San Clemente State Beach has a large campground and day-use parking area on a prime piece of San Clemente California real estate. The state park was built from 1934 to 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps as the nearby San Clemente neighborhoods were expanding. The setting for the park is among high bluffs, cliffs, ravines, and wooded hills.
The beach is a narrow sandy strip in front of railroad tracks and dunes below this rugged park. For beach access from the day-use parking lots it requires a hike down a trail to a tunnel under the railroad tracks that opens up onto the sand. You’ll find a couple short hiking trails in the park leading to unique spots and viewpoints. For biking and a longer walk you can take the San Clemente Coastal Trail which starts here and goes northward. Camp spots in the campground are open to both tents and RVs.
amenities
BBQ Grills
Metered Parking
Picnic
Restrooms
Showers
Snack Shack
Accessibility Mat
activities
Fishing
Surfing
Swimming
Volleyball
Camping
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Fireworks
No Smoking
hazards
Jellyfish
Large Waves
Rip Currents
Slippery Rocks
Stingrays
Swim at your Own Risk
Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments. Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time. Actual conditions may differ. Lifeguards are not always on duty or available. Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you.
Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.