Beach Guide

San Clemente Parking

Lots, garages, rates & the closest spots to the sand

Arrive early
lots fill fast

Parking at San Clemente starts free, with lots from $2/hr. Compare 3 nearby lots and garages by price, walking distance and how full each one is right now. Lot locations, rates and hours are real and geocoded. Tap a pin for driving directions.

Cheapest: Ole Hanson Beach Club Lot · $2/hrFree: North Beach Parking Area

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3 lots · 350 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.

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Pier Area Paid Lot

~8 open

80 spaces · $2/hr · Metered lot · 1 min

Ole Hanson Beach Club Lot

~25 open

120 spaces · $2/hr · City lot · 2 min

North Beach Parking Area

~63 open

150 spaces · Free - 2-hr limit · City lot · 9 min

Local moves

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San Clemente is one of the most train-accessible beaches in Southern California - the Metrolink Surfliner stops at North Beach.

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North Beach lot is free with a 2-hour limit - good for a quick morning surf check before paying for the pier lot.

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Trestles surf break requires a 20-minute bike ride or hike from the San Onofre State Beach lot - no beachside parking.

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Del Mar Ave street parking is a local secret for restaurant visits - often free on side streets.

City parking info (949) 361-8200

Parking Questions

How much is parking at San Clemente?

Parking at San Clemente starts free, with lots from $2/hr. The cheapest paid lot is Ole Hanson Beach Club Lot at $2/hr.

Is there free parking at San Clemente?

Yes. San Clemente has free parking at North Beach Parking Area. Free spaces are limited and fill first, so arrive early or have a paid backup in mind.

Where should I park for San Clemente?

San Clemente has 3 lots within walking distance; the largest is North Beach Parking Area (150 spaces). The lots nearest the sand fill first, so the ones a block or two back usually have room. Use the live map above to compare walking distance and how full each lot is right now.

What time does parking fill up at San Clemente?

On warm, sunny weekend days the closest San Clemente lots fill by mid-morning. Arrive before 10 AM or after 4 PM for the easiest parking, and scrub the time slider on the map above for the crowd estimate hour by hour.

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Lot locations, counts, rates and hours are real, geocoded from each address. No live space-count feed is published, so availability is estimated from typical beach crowds and today’s weather. Your location is used only in your browser to sort by distance.

Main parking at San Clemente: Pier Area Paid Lot ($2/hr) and Ole Hanson Beach Club Lot ($2/hr). Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.