The Best Hotels Closest to San Clemente City Beach in San Clemente for 2026

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A coastal scene with a sunset, buildings, and a person surfing.

A sign with the text "West Coast Surf and Stay" against a clear blue sky.

A family with a dog and a surfboard in a room with a tiled floor.

Two beds with white bedding and patterned blankets, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with sunlight streaming in.

1. West Coast Surf and Stay

2.8 km from San Clemente City Beach

Michael

￥18,431

￥20,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A beach view from a covered patio with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean and pier.

A pathway lined with tropical plants and a beach view in the background.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, a small table, and a chair.

2. Beachcomber Inn

1.4 km from San Clemente City Beach

Janalyn

￥40,237

￥45,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A coastal view with tall palm trees, a pier extending into the ocean, and a beach with buildings in the background.

A spacious room with large windows offering a view of the ocean and palm trees, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a pier. There are wicker chairs and a small round table.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach with palm trees and a building with a red-tiled roof.

3. Sea Horse Resort

1.3 km from San Clemente City Beach

niki

￥26,409

￥32,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, white cabinetry, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

4. North Beach Villa

0.7 km from San Clemente City Beach

Brian

￥54,553

￥60,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A night scene with a large agave plant in a planter, a well-lit building with blue doors, and a grassy lawn.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A motel with blue doors and windows, outdoor seating with wooden chairs, and a parking sign indicating a minimum fine.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a small wooden nightstand beside it.

5. Calafia Inn

3.1 km from San Clemente City Beach

Aaron

￥17,844

￥19,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A building with a white facade, arched windows, and a tiled roof. There are outdoor seating areas with umbrellas and potted plants.

A building with a distinctive architectural style, featuring arched doorways and a bell tower.

An indoor swimming pool with a covered area, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall art installation.

6. Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

1.3 km from San Clemente City Beach

Nomer

￥18,040

￥19,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a stone pillar.

A crowded restaurant with high ceilings and exposed beams, featuring a bar area and multiple dining tables.

A modern bathroom with a large oval sink, a mirror, and a wooden vanity.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a number '4' sign, and a large framed picture on the right wall.

7. Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier

1.4 km from San Clemente City Beach

Michael

￥14,449

￥17,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.

A cozy reading room with a wooden table, chairs, and bookshelves filled with books.

A pathway lined with red railings and lush greenery, including palm trees and banana plants.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bed, and a glass display case filled with decorative items.

8. Always Inn San Clemente Bed & Breakfast

1.3 km from San Clemente City Beach

Jennifer

￥26,065

￥29,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a street view.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a small table, and a view of a pool and buildings.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

9. Casablanca Inn

0.6 km from San Clemente City Beach

￥15,793

￥17,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and benches, red umbrellas, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a small table, a potted plant, and a view of the ocean.

10. Patriots Boutique Motel

1.8 km from San Clemente City Beach

stephana

￥19,060

￥20,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A room with a desk, two chairs, a surfboard, a beach-themed poster, and a view of the beach through large windows.

A coastal hotel with a beach view, palm trees, and a pier.

A courtyard with a fountain, surrounded by a tiled border and plants.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk, and a view of the balcony.

11. Casa Tropicana

1.2 km from San Clemente City Beach

Jay

￥21,036

￥26,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a bed, a green armchair, a wooden table, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a check-in counter, a bookshelf with travel brochures, two chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A waiting area with a patterned carpet, two chairs, a small table, a radiator, and a window with a view of the outside.

A building with a blue archway and a sign indicating it is a guest parking area.

12. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

0.8 km from San Clemente City Beach

Tiziana Gorgan and Jonathan

￥11,776

￥12,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A man and a woman standing outside a building with a balcony, a potted plant, and a suitcase.

A hotel room with two wooden beds, white bedding, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of a beach, and a sliding door.

A wooden bench with white cushions, surrounded by potted plants and greenery.

A modern room with a black desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a large window with a view.

13. The Surfbreak Hotel

2.6 km from San Clemente City Beach

Lacey

￥13,396

￥19,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a minibar, and a walk-in closet.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel named 'Hotel Miramar' with a modern building, a well-maintained garden, and a clear sky.

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

14. Hotel Miramar

2.9 km from San Clemente City Beach

Edward

￥12,474

￥18,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A hotel with a prominent "Budgell Lodge" sign, a corner location with a street view, and a sunset sky.

A shower area with a checkered floor, a shower curtain, and a towel rack with multiple towels.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a couch, a painting, and a plant.

15. Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach

2.7 km from San Clemente City Beach

Angelina

￥13,961

￥15,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An aerial view of a coastal urban area with a prominent building complex, roads, and a pier extending into the ocean.

A room with a TV on a wooden cabinet, a glass shower door, and three wall-mounted artwork pieces.

A bedroom with a bed, a television on a cabinet, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall decoration.

A covered wooden deck with a white railing, surrounded by dense greenery.

16. Oceana Boutique Hotel

1.7 km from San Clemente City Beach

Gloria

￥8,259

￥12,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of a swimming pool.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and a large island.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a flat-screen TV above the counter.

A residential area with a blue truck parked on the street, a house with a door and windows, and a small garden with plants and a palm tree.

17. Shop, Dine, Walk to Ocean! San Clemente Retreat

1 km from San Clemente City Beach

￥39,688

￥73,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A breakfast table with plates of food, a blue vase, and a view of the sea.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden four-poster bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the ocean through the windows.

A table set for breakfast with a view of the sea, including plates of food, drinks, and a vase of flowers.

A room with striped armchairs, a sofa, and a wicker ottoman. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

18. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

8.3 km from San Clemente City Beach

Mark Robert

￥46,906

￥57,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a wooden floor, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

A pool area with blue lounge chairs, a water feature, and a view of a landscaped hillside.

A snack bar with a 'Treats' sign, shelves stocked with snacks and drinks, and a microwave.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and palm trees in the landscaping.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

13.7 km from San Clemente City Beach

Neil

￥18,268

￥19,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

20. Capistrano Coast House

5 km from San Clemente City Beach

Neiufi

￥22,746

￥25,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to San Clemente City Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
West Coast Surf and Stay	10.0 Exceptional 259 reviews	View
Beachcomber Inn	9.8 Exceptional 219 reviews	View
Sea Horse Resort	9.6 Exceptional 958 reviews	View
North Beach Villa	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Calafia Inn	9.6 Exceptional 254 reviews	View

Top San Clemente City Beach Hotel Reviews

The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a perfect location. We changed hotels for that reason and didn't see a better location during our trip. If you want to be right in amongst the best shops and restaurants, stay here."

Sea Horse Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The room was super cute and overlooking the ocean. It was clean and spacious and the views at sunset were beautiful. They also have 2 beach chairs and an umbrella for the beach which was so convenient! Only downside is there is no A/C so it got pretty hot at times, but other than that we have no complaints."

San Clemente Condo w/ Gorgeous Views: Near Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and nice and loved the view and the backyard area"

Great Beach Access, Steps To The Sand, Beach Gear, Location, location, location

10/10 Excellent

"Overall a nice stay in a nice area! Lot's of extras included to make the stay fun for some beach activities. Bob was very fast to answer any questions. I'd come back if ever in the area again!"

White Water Views and Steps to Sand

10/10 Excellent

"This place was perfect for a short gathering with our 2 adult kids. The neighborhood is super quiet but conveniently close enough to bars, shops and restaurants. Edmund was an excellent host with very good communication throughout the booking process and our stay. We really enjoyed the roof top area, the sunsets every evening were amazing."

Golden Coast Ocean View Penthouse

10/10 Excellent

"The location and view are awesome. Accommodations were good. Great little getaway! Easy access to San Clemente. Plenty things to do. Enjoyed the restaurants and the pier nearby."

North Beach Villa

10/10 Excellent

"I would go back. Was a great location."

Luxury Ocean Bluff Villa

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay here. Great location, amazing view, beautiful home. Hope to come back."

ACTUAL Ocean View 2 - Short Walk To Beach, Beach Trail, Downtown & Pier

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect!"

Other attractions near San Clemente City Beach

North Beach

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Beach during your trip to San Clemente? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A woman in a yellow dress sitting on a red bench in a white-walled courtyard with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

Casa Romantica

8.8/10 (209 reviews)

Casa Romantica is just one of the places to see in San Clemente, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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A beach with a pier extending into the ocean.

San Clemente Pier Beach

9.6/10 (132 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at San Clemente Pier Beach during your trip to San Clemente? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Casino San Clemente

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino San Clemente during your travels in San Clemente? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Max Berg Plaza Park

You can take time to visit Max Berg Plaza Park during your travels to San Clemente. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill

After visiting Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Clemente. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Bamboo and Beyond

7.8/10 (23 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Bamboo and Beyond during your trip to San Clemente. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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San Clemente Farmers Market

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at San Clemente Farmers Market during your stay in San Clemente. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Clemente City Beach?

San Clemente City Beach is located in San Clemente. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 257 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near San Clemente City Beach?

Casablanca Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from San Clemente City Beach. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach and Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to San Clemente City Beach?

Expedia has 257 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from San Clemente City Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Clemente City Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near San Clemente City Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Clemente City Beach?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near San Clemente City Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near San Clemente City Beach?

Sights like Casa Romantica and Camp Talega highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Capistrano Beach Park, Lantern Bay County Park, and Pines Park. Dip your toes in the water at San Clemente Pier Beach, San Clemente State Beach, and Trestles Beach.

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Our top choices for San Clemente City Beach hotels

1. West Coast Surf and Stay

2. Beachcomber Inn

3. Sea Horse Resort

4. North Beach Villa

5. Calafia Inn

6. Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

7. Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier

8. Always Inn San Clemente Bed & Breakfast

9. Casablanca Inn

10. Patriots Boutique Motel

11. Casa Tropicana

12. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

13. The Surfbreak Hotel

14. Hotel Miramar

15. Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach

16. Oceana Boutique Hotel

17. Shop, Dine, Walk to Ocean! San Clemente Retreat

18. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

20. Capistrano Coast House

Compare popular hotels close to San Clemente City Beach

Top San Clemente City Beach Hotel Reviews

The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Sea Horse Resort

San Clemente Condo w/ Gorgeous Views: Near Beach!

Great Beach Access, Steps To The Sand, Beach Gear, Location, location, location

White Water Views and Steps to Sand

Golden Coast Ocean View Penthouse

North Beach Villa

Luxury Ocean Bluff Villa

ACTUAL Ocean View 2 - Short Walk To Beach, Beach Trail, Downtown & Pier

Other attractions near San Clemente City Beach

North Beach

Casa Romantica

San Clemente Pier Beach

Casino San Clemente

Max Berg Plaza Park

Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill

Bamboo and Beyond

San Clemente Farmers Market

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