Head down to San Clemente and you'll have your pick of two stations. If you want some quiet and solitude, exit at the North Station. It is a quiet spot with a wide stretch of beach. If you want to play in the sand and stroll the historic wooden pier, exit at the Pier Station. Either way, it is a great way to dig your toes in the sand.
Metrolink puts you so close to the beach that the tracks are almost touching the sand. Just walk to the southern end of the station’s parking lot where you can safely cross over to the sand and find your spot.
Dining at North Beach
The Shwack Cantina
High Tide Coffee
Getting here
Both restaurants are a half-mile from the station on El Camino Real.
The San Clemente Pier station stops within footsteps from the beach and provides all the action that comes with a lively pier scene. There are restaurants, shops, and plenty of activity along Avenida Victoria that parallels the park.
Dining near the pier
The Fisherman’s Restaurant
La Galette Creperie
Caterina’s (for coffee or tea)
Pier Market (for any beach day essentials)
Getting here
Restaurants located at the base of the pier and along Avenida Victoria across from the station.
If you wish to do a little exploring while you're in town, make sure to visit downtown San Clemente. There are plenty of places to each and shop plus the city has have turned Avenida Del Mar into a pedestrian area with places to safely eat outside.
Dining opportunities
Italian Cravings
South of Nick's Mexican Kitchen + Bar
Antoine's Café
Getting here
Downtown San Clemente is just under a mile from the pier up Avenida Del Mar.
The San Clemente Trolley is not operating at this time due to COVID-19, but the shops and restaurants in Downtown San Clemente are a very short Uber or Lyft ride away.
When planning your Daycation to San Clemente we recommend checking the Metrolink train schedule for either the Pier Station or North Beach Station.