San Clemente State Beach is a public beach located in the south end of the city of
San Clemente
San Clemente (; Spanish for " St. Clement" ) 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 O ...
, California, United States. Located halfway between Los Angeles and
San Diego
San Diego ( , ) is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a population of over 1.4 million, it is the List of United States cities by population, eighth-most populous city in t ...
, it has been the most popular beach in the state since 1937.
Significant numbers of visitors are attracted to this beach due to its intense winds and dramatic location, including the adjacent
Surf Line
The Surf Line is a railroad line that runs from San Diego to Orange County along California's Pacific coast. It was so named because much of the line is near the Pacific Ocean, within less than in some places. It is the second busiest passeng ...
.. The majority of the visitors are water sports enthusiasts and those who wish to escape from the inland heat and nearby metropolitan areas for the day.
San Clemente SB
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See also
*List of beaches in California
This list of California beaches is a list of beaches that are situated along the coastline of the State of California, US. The information in this article draws extensively from the ''California Coastal Access Guide'', a comprehensive resource ...
*List of California state parks
This is a list of parks, historic resources, reserves and recreation areas in the California State Parks system.
List of parks
See also
* California State Beaches
* List of California State Historic Parks
* Parks in California
*California Dep ...
References
External links
official San Clemente State Beach website
Beaches of Southern California
California State Reserves
California State Beaches
State parks of California
Parks in Orange County, California
Beaches of Orange County, California
Geography in San Clemente, California
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