Guidebook of San Clemente
Beaches
Trestles Beach is the northernmost part of San Onofre State Beach. This wetlands area is called Trestles Wetland Natural Preserve and it is popular with local bird-watchers. But is definitely more known for it epic, world class wave. Surfers know this area near San Mateo Point as Uppers, Lowers, and Middles for its different surf spots on the beach. Whether your going for a the beauty of the beach, looking for local birds or to catch a wave or two, know it is a long walk down the trail from the parking area to the beach (about 1 mile each way).
The parking area is located near the intersection of S El Camino Real and Cristianitos Road east of Interstate 5 in San Clemente. A dirt path begins at this intersection and dips under I-5 on the way to the beach. Another path, which is flatter and paved, begins on the other side of I-5 and can be reached by walking over the bridge. San Mateo Campground is near the beach trail parking lot. The San Mateo area of San Onofre State Beach State Park has many hiking trails to explore.
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Trestles Beach
Trestles Beach is the northernmost part of San Onofre State Beach. This wetlands area is called Trestles Wetland Natural Preserve and it is popular with local bird-watchers. But is definitely more known for it epic, world class wave. Surfers know this area near San Mateo Point as Uppers, Lowers, and Middles for its different surf spots on the beach. Whether your going for a the beauty of the beach, looking for local birds or to catch a wave or two, know it is a long walk down the trail from the parking area to the beach (about 1 mile each way).
The parking area is located near the intersection of S El Camino Real and Cristianitos Road east of Interstate 5 in San Clemente. A dirt path begins at this intersection and dips under I-5 on the way to the beach. Another path, which is flatter and paved, begins on the other side of I-5 and can be reached by walking over the bridge. San Mateo Campground is near the beach trail parking lot. The San Mateo area of San Onofre State Beach State Park has many hiking trails to explore.
The beach is a narrow sandy strip in front of railroad tracks and dunes below the rugged state park.
This beach is great for Surfing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Camping, Hiking, Sunbathing, Fishing, Grunion Runs, and Bonfires.
To get to the beach, you can access it from the day-use parking lots. However, keep in mind it requires a hike down a trail to a tunnel under the railroad tracks that opens up onto the sand. As well as a parking fee.
Also of note- You can find a couple short hiking trails in the park leading to unique spots and viewpoints. For biking and a longer walk you can take the San Clemente Coastal Trail which starts here and goes northward.
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San Clemente State Beach
The beach is a narrow sandy strip in front of railroad tracks and dunes below the rugged state park.
This beach is great for Surfing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Camping, Hiking, Sunbathing, Fishing, Grunion Runs, and Bonfires.
To get to the beach, you can access it from the day-use parking lots. However, keep in mind it requires a hike down a trail to a tunnel under the railroad tracks that opens up onto the sand. As well as a parking fee.
Also of note- You can find a couple short hiking trails in the park leading to unique spots and viewpoints. For biking and a longer walk you can take the San Clemente Coastal Trail which starts here and goes northward.
Riviera Beach is a public beach that is wide enough that even at high tide you’ll find a spot for sunbathing.
This beach is great for Surfing, Sunbathing, Walking, Running, Biking, Bonfires. Make not that there are no facilities at this beach though!
The best way to find the Riviera Access is by mapping to 2300 Plaza A La Playa, San Clemente. Or you can follow these direction from South I-5: from Avenida Calafia turn R on Ola Vista, then L on La Riviera, then R on Monte Cristo, then L on La Costa, then R on La Playa. The access is between homes on the north cul-de-sac of Plaza A La Playa. Even though there are not facilities at Riviera Beach, Calafia Beach has facilities and a cafe just a short walk to the south on the beach or the trail.
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Riviera
San Clemente Pedestrian Beach TrailRiviera Beach is a public beach that is wide enough that even at high tide you’ll find a spot for sunbathing.
This beach is great for Surfing, Sunbathing, Walking, Running, Biking, Bonfires. Make not that there are no facilities at this beach though!
The best way to find the Riviera Access is by mapping to 2300 Plaza A La Playa, San Clemente. Or you can follow these direction from South I-5: from Avenida Calafia turn R on Ola Vista, then L on La Riviera, then R on Monte Cristo, then L on La Costa, then R on La Playa. The access is between homes on the north cul-de-sac of Plaza A La Playa. Even though there are not facilities at Riviera Beach, Calafia Beach has facilities and a cafe just a short walk to the south on the beach or the trail.