San Clemente State Beach Access offers a scenic mile-long sandy beach accessed via trails through a tunnel under railroad tracks, with ample day-use parking ($15-$20), restrooms, showers, and picnic areas on the bluffs.

The beach is popular for surfing, swimming, body surfing, snorkeling, and surf fishing (valid CA fishing license required), with a 2. 3-mile multi-use coastal trail connecting to nearby beaches.

Dogs are allowed on the multi-use trail and parking areas (leashed only), but not on the beach or sand.