The Top 20 Attractions around San Clemente
There are plenty of places to see and visit around San Clemente. Whether you love hiking or cycling, San Clemente is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Doheny State Beach
Highlight • Beach
Bounded to the South by a private beachfront community that blocks bike access for several miles, Doheny has a long bike trail along the sandy beach, some of which is car-free.
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Butterfly Garden
Highlight • Natural
Shady grove with a trail lined by info panels, benches, planted with milkweed and other plants favoured by butterflies, particularly focused on Monarch butterflies.
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North Beach
Highlight • Beach
Spanning wider than the other beaches in San Clemente, North Beach boasts plenty of amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, swings, and volleyball courts.
This northern point connects to the …
This northern point connects to the …
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Salt Creek Beach Park
Highlight • Beach
Salt Creek Beach Park lures many surfers as its small, offshore reef creates some of the best left swells along the entire coastline.
The park offers a variety of amenities …
The park offers a variety of amenities …
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San Juan Creek Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The San Juan Creek Trail is about 6 miles long and runs from Doheny State Beach, at scenic Dana Point, to its confluence with Trabuco Creek at Descanso Park in …
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