Location: San Clemente
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What to do and see in San Clemente, California (CA): The Best Nature & Parks
San Clemente is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The population was 63,522 at the 2010 census. Located on the California Coast, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego at the southern tip of the county, it is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate and its Spanish Colonial style architecture. San Clemente's city slogan is "Spanish Village by the Sea". The official city flower is the Bougainvillea, the official city tree the Coral.
Restaurants in San Clemente
1. Courtney's SandCastle Universal Playground
2. Linda Lane Park
3. Sea Summit Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By mitsheree - Anaheim, United States
It was a very pleasant hiking experience. The sea breeze coming from the ocean makes the hike relaxing
4. San Clemente State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By italianmoabite - Moab, United States
We really stumbled upon this park. Our little cab over camper took us here and decided to stay 5 nights. There is a lottery system that we didn't understand but we were lucky enough to pay for 5 nights and stay. Showers and bathrooms are clean and staff helpful. Firepits and tables. A gorgeous beach to run a mile and a half to the Pier to the North and another mile at least to the south. The Pacific ocean is a magic element that is good for the soul. Thank you. Cannot wait to come back.
5. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente, CA is south Orange County's major cultural institution. We are enhanced by our location in a 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival registered historic landmark, the home of San Clemente founder Ole Hanson. Casa Romantica has developed a reputation for wide-ranging cultural programming, including music, art, dance, theater, horticulture, and a lecture series that bring international talent to south Orange County. Casa Romantica's estate, gardens, and exhibition galleries are open to the public daily during our normal hours. Onsite parking is FREE.
Reviewed By AllyT43 - Murrieta, United States
For only $5 you can tour the home of Ole Hanson, the founder of San Clemente. The home's design is a perfect match for the landscape. The rooms are bright and open, the pocket doors in the courtyard let in the sea breeze. Ole's office has great views of the ocean and the pier. There are historical displays of neighboring cities like Venice and Huntington Beach, the history of surfing and Indiginous People history. It was all very informative and interesting. A great way to spend an afternoon.
6. San Clemente Coastal Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 443 reviews
Reviewed By SenorPescado7
Park at the parking lot where Pacific Coast Highway heads into San Clemente and turns into Camino Real. Walk south and you will get to the San Clemente Pier and beach area. Stop at the fisherman for a libation or the ice cream parlor across from the pier and then head back north to your car. Best enjoyed at the end of the day as the sun is heading west.
7. San Luis Rey Park
8. San Onofre State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 150 reviews
Popular with swimmers and surfers, this state park features 3.5 miles of sandy beaches.
Reviewed By notjudgemental1 - Calgary, United Kingdom
I used to walk down the hill from the San Clemente Inn to the beach and then walk along the beach pathway to the very end and take the bus back to the San Clemente Inn. The beach pathway is really well maintained and safe and their are lots of well maintained bathrooms/washrooms. This pathway is incredible. I walked it almost every day.
