Beaches, San Clemente Pier

Built in 1928, the San Clemente Pier is a 1,200 foot stretch of planks where you can to take a stroll, catch a bird’s eye view of the surfing action or enjoy a meal at the Fisherman's Restaurant and Oyster Bar.

San Clemente is known worldwide as home to some of the most popular beaches and surf breaks, catching swells all year long. From South to North, the beaches and breaks include Trestles, North Gate, State Park, Riviera, Lost Winds, Lasuen, The Hole, Beach House, T-Street, The Pier, 204, North Beach, and Poche.

San Onofre spans 3 ½ miles of coastline, some of the best longboard surfing on the California Coast. Trestles break offer some of the best surf in the region. The state park contains seven archaeological sites, including a Juaneño Indian Village.

San Clemente State Beach, just south of Califia Beach Park, includes camping, fire pits and picnic areas.

Local Art and Live Entertainment in San Clemente
A bounty of local Art Galleries are located within walking distance of the Casa Tropicana Inn on historic Avenida Del Mar and El Camino Real. Featuring works from renowned regional artists, galleries and shops present a diverse offering of talent and disciplines.

Last Thursday Art Walk on Historic Avenida Del Mar is an ideal opportunity to gather with friends, stroll Avenida Del Mar and meet many of our local artists in person. The mood is relaxed and welcoming, shops are open a bit later, and you’ll find this warm community is at its best.

Historic Spanish architecture, gardens and fountains are found just up the road where the swallows return, in San Juan Capistrano at the Mission San Juan Capistrano.

A short cruise north on Coastal Highway 1 will land you to Laguna Beach, CA, home to the one-of-a-kind art experience - Pageant of the Masters and Festival of Arts.

Founded in 1953, The Cabrillo Playhouse, is a volunteer-run Community Theatre housed in an historic Ole Hanson-style abode located in the center of downtown San Clemente, Orange County, CA. The non-profit, 66-seat theatre has won rave reviews for its innovative and inspired classic and original productions.

For live music and livelier crowds check out hot spots like OC Tavern, Beachfire Bar and Grill and The Coach House.

Play in San Clemente
San Clemente Golf Club championship course, 18 holes, ocean views, terrific clubhouse restaurant

Talega Golf Club Golf Digest 4-Star Award

asanaFIT Yoga Studio hot yoga, Forrest yoga, body sculpting, Vinyasa flow

Walk the beach. Sit in the sand. Dine out, shop, listen to a band. Explore, relax, tan.
Surf, splash about, recreate. Be kind, unwind, meditate.
Stroll in town and savor local flavor. Cat nap or just nap.
So many fun things to see, do and taste in San Clemente.

Casa Tropicana… not just a San Clemente address… a California state of mind