Moving to San Clemente, CA

About San Clemente

San Clemente is the "Spanish Village by the Sea" — Ole Hanson's 1920s red-tile-roofed planned community at Orange County's southern tip. The San Clemente Pier, the beach trail, and Trestles' world-class surf breaks define its coastline, while Avenida Del Mar's village shops keep the historic core walkable. Casa Romantica's cultural center and the Nixon-era Western White House history add depth to a city that guards its Spanish Colonial character fiercely.

Home prices in San Clemente

The median listing price in San Clemente is $1,999,999.

Top places in San Clemente

• San Clemente Pier — the landmark pier with the fisherman's restaurant.
• Trestles — the world-famous surf breaks at the south end.
• Avenida Del Mar — the historic village main street.
• Casa Romantica Cultural Center — Ole Hanson's former home above the pier.
• San Clemente State Beach — the calafia-side beach and campground.
• The Beach Trail — the coastal walk from North Beach to the pier.
• The Western White House (La Casa Pacifica) — Nixon's estate, visible from the bluff.
• San Clemente's red-tile historic district architecture.

Commuting from San Clemente

• Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~80–100 minutes off-peak (roughly 75 miles; longer with traffic). Route via I-5 north.
• Approximate drive to Irvine Spectrum: ~30–40 minutes via I-5 north.
• Metrolink in town: San Clemente has two Orange County Line stops — North Beach and San Clemente Pier.
• Key freeways/highways: I-5, SR-1 (Pacific Coast Highway), SR-74 (Ortega Highway).

San Clemente FAQs

• What is the housing market like in San Clemente, CA?
  The median listing price in San Clemente is $1,999,999. Median listing price · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24
• How is the commute from San Clemente, CA?
  Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~80–100 minutes off-peak (roughly 75 miles; longer with traffic). Route via I-5 north.

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