San Clemente, California
San Clemente is a city of 63,273 people in Orange County, California.
Why visit San Clemente
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 54 parks and trails, 188 places to eat, 31 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Coastland University, Trestles Bridge, Casa Romantica and Esslinger Building.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in San Clemente
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About San Clemente
San Clemente ( san kleh-MEN-teh; Spanish for 'St. Clement' Spanish: [saŋ kleˈmente]) is a coastal city in southern Orange County, California, United States. It was named in 1925 after the Spanish colonial island (which was named after a Pope from the first century). Located in the Orange Coast region of the South Coast of California, San Clemente's population was 64,293 in the 2020 census. Situated roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, San Clemente is a popular tourist destination in Southern California, known for its beaches, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, and hospitality industry.
From the Wikipedia article San Clemente, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Coastland University
School · 5.1 mi
University in California, United States
Trestles Bridge
Bridge · 4.5 mi
Bridge in northern San Diego County, California
Panorama Point
Scenic view · 1.4 mi
Rock wall suitable for sitting arcing around a concrete compass rose
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks15
Casa Romantica
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in California, United States
Esslinger Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Office building in San Juan Capistrano, California
Frank A. Forster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Single-family detached home in San Juan Capistrano, United States of America
Goldschmidt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Los Rios Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic district in California, United States
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Former Spanish mission in California
Oscar Easley Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Bank building in San Clemente, California
Richard Egan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
House in San Juan Capistrano, United States of America
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
Museum · 1.9 mi
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente
San Onofre State Beach
Monument and historic site · 5.4 mi
State beach in San Diego County, California, United States
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds54
San Clemente Municipal Golf Course
Golf course · 3.0 mi
18 hole Par 72
50 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente
42 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes188
Bear Coast Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
618 1/2 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente
Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00
Better Buzz Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
610 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente
Mo-Su 05:00-20:00
Rare Society
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.7 mi
Restaurant appears to be open now. Aerial imagery does not show new building yet
226 Avenida del Mar, San Clemente
We-Su 17:00-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
Within the Albersons supermarket
1001 Avenida Pico, The Courtyards at Talesa, San Clemente
TJ's Woodfire Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.3 mi
641 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Avila's El Ranchito
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Ilya
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.1 mi
1502 South El Camino Real, San Clemente
Tu-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Rapport Coffee & Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
647 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente
Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00, Su closed
176 more on the map.
Where to stay31
Churches and places of worship13
San Clemente Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
119 North Avenida de la Estrella, San Clemente
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 3.5 mi
29273 Stallion Ridge, San Juan Capistrano
Pacific Coast Church in San Clemente
Church · Christian · 1.0 mi
2651 Calle Frontera, San Clemente
St Andrews by the Sea
Church · Methodist · 0.8 mi
2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente
St. Clement's by-the-Sea
Church · Episcopal · 1.5 mi
202 Avenida Aragon, San Clemente
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.1 mi
310 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente
Palisades United Methodist Church
Church · 2.6 mi
27002 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging17
San Clemente Hub
EV charging · 1.3 mi
422 North Avenida de la Estrella, San Clemente
Schools, colleges and libraries46
California Connections Academy Southern California
School · 3.9 mi
33272 Valle Rd., San Juan Capistrano
California Preparatory Academy
School · 4.1 mi
32972 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano
California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano
School · 4.2 mi
31711 San Juan Creek Rd., San Juan Capistrano
Capistrano Home/Virtual
School · 4.1 mi
32972 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano
Capistrano Union High
School · 4.9 mi
31422 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
Healthcare4
Capistrano Beach Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
35410 Del Rey, Dana Point
Memorial Care Health Group
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
638 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente
Map of San Clemente
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 44°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Laguna Beach (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-16: Norte Fire (Fire)
- 2026-05-25: Chemical Release (Chemical)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-05-12: Coastal Fire (Fire)
- 2020-12-03: Bond Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- San Juan Capistrano 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Dana Point 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Rancho Mission Viejo 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Ladera Ranch 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Laguna Niguel 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Coto de Caza 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Mission Viejo 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Aliso Viejo 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Laguna Hills 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Laguna Beach 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- San Clemente CA Photo Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frank A. Forster House, Bluesnote, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 31665 Los Rios, Jerrynovak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Casa Romantica, Timshuwy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic City Hall, Bluesnote, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019 Esslinger Building 1, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Judge Egan House, Chrisg496, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goldschmidt House, San Clemente, California, Jerrynovak, CC BY-SA 3.0
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