About San Clemente, California
The city of San Clemente is known as "The Spanish Village by the Sea" for its magnificent coastline and beautiful Mediterranean style. Ideally located between San Diego and Los Angeles, residents and tourists enjoy this unique beach town that is built on hillsides overlooking the Pacific Ocean. San Clemente is also the surfing capital of the world, as well as a premier surfing destination receiving swells all year long.
The embodiment of Orange County's laid-back beach lifestyle, San Clemente offers tourists a variety of travel experiences and recreational activities. Tucked away from traffic and crowds, the waterfront city boasts unrivaled trail systems, open spaces and parks for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
With 20 acres of pristine sand, this beach locale is one of the most popular surfing spots on the California coast. The beaches, which are open year-round, are where tourists and water sports enthusiasts will find clear water and prime surfing swells in places like San Onofre, Trestles and Dohney.
The mild regional climate also attracts a lot of tourists who come for the camping opportunities or to stay in one of the rustic cottages found on the beach. The mile-long San Clemente State Beach is set amid sandstone bluffs and flourishing coastal wildlife.
For less water-inclined tourists, the city's trail system offers beach strolls and intense hikes. The Cristianitos Trail, Forster Ranch Ridgeline Trail and Talega Regional Trail provide visitors with unspoiled terrain and views. Hikers encounter a variety of crushed granite outcroppings, lush vegetation and native wild land, depending on the route they choose.
Nearest Airports:
John Wayne International Airport (SNA)
18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana CA 92707
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
3225 North Harbor Drive, San Diego CA 92101
Directions to the Resort:
From John Wayne International Airport (SNA): Head Southwest on Airport Way. Slight Left on Airport Way. Left on MacArthur Blvd. Right onto I-405 South towards San Diego. Exit I-5 South. Exit 75 to Ave. Palizada towards San Clemente. Right at East Avenida Palizada (exit #75). Left at North El Camino Real. Right at Avenida Del Mar.
From Los Angeles (North): Take 1-5 South. Exit at Avenida Palizada (exit #75), and turn right. Turn left onto El Camino, then turn right at Avenida Del Mar. Proceed west on Avenida Del Mar for approximately ½ mile to South Alameda Lane. Turn left onto South Alameda Lane. The office is on the right.
From San Diego (South): Take 1-5 North. Exit at Ave. Presidio, and turn left. Turn right onto El Camino. Turn left at Avenida Del Mar. Proceed west on Avenida Del Mar for approximately ½ mile to South Alameda Lane. Turn left onto South Alameda Lane. The office is on the right.