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, Iva Lee's (555 N El Camino Real, Suite E) and Brick Pizzeria (216 N. El Camino Real) are great picks.
When to visit San Clemente
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.
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 $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $23 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Clemente, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to San Clemente takes 145 km and will cost you around $47. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $108 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving San Clemente
Where to stay in San Clemente
Average rates range from around $438 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $536 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
Hiring a car in San Clemente
Expect to pay $1.69 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 $20.23 and $26.97. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Clemente, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.