San Onofre State Beach

Category: Public beach in San Clemente, California

Address: Old Pacific Highway, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA

Phone: +19494924872

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–10PM

Monday: 6AM–10PM

Tuesday: 6AM–10PM

Wednesday: 6AM–10PM

Thursday: 6AM–10PM

Friday: 6AM–10PM

Saturday: 6AM–10PM

Reviews

Bill Stayart

Aug 8, 2022

Super fun day! Warm water.. prepare for the rocks.. Wear water shoes if you plan to play in the water. Not so good for kids if kids are not surfing if they want to play in the water.... Volley Ball players be prepared to wet down sand, gets blazing hot! Final tip... Get there early 6am much after that be prepared for 2 hour wait time during peak spring & summer times.

Dave Norris

Jul 3, 2022

Overall, we enjoyed our stay. There are a few issues to be aware of: - The highway noise is a bit worse than I expected. - The sites are pretty close together. - The showers are out door showers and are covered in bees. Some positives: - Short walk to the beach (steep in a couple spots) - Picnic table and fire pits are provided

Omid Tahami

May 31, 2022

Easy access but not much to offer! Beach access is about 15-20 min walk and some of the trails are closed or not easy access specially if you have stuff to carry. Mostly rocky and not fun for any sand sports. Restroom were ok.

Keith Van Hoosen

Aug 3, 2021

Stayed here for four days dry camping In a trailer with wife and kiddos. Check-in/check-out easy and quick. Beach right down the hill from dry camping area (used to be a baseball field). Cottages, tents sites and full hookups also available here. Has bathrooms/shower area which is nice as the water is quick to get warm in the mornings. Beautiful beach though quite rocky in some areas. Good surfing and within walking distance to Trestles. Quiet hours were observed by neighbors which is a huge plus. Hiking/biking trails near by. Quick access to MCX/Commissary is a plus. Will be staying here again as it is not to crowded of a beach.

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Questions & Answers

I've never been to a nude beach I'm trying to look for one; Is this a nude one of them?

Lianna Guzman | Aug 20, 2019
yeet_kermit2 | Aug 19, 2020

Yes park at far end go to trail6 hike down see ocean go left by the fence and past is all nude enjoy have coverups because shore patrol and Rangers can drive by but never do.

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Is this beach dog friendly?

Veronica Rodriguez | Aug 20, 2018
Dana Caneer | Aug 20, 2018

Yes ...trail 1 and trail 6 allow dogs, super cool place to let your dogs run free on the beach 🐕⛱

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Is this place or is it not dog friendly? Are they allowed?

Ted Smith | Aug 20, 2018
John Lane | Aug 20, 2018

They are allowed, must be on leash and pick up after them!!

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Are dogs allowed on the beach here?

Britney Wright | Aug 20, 2018
Neil Cadwallader | Aug 20, 2018

Not officially.

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Is camping allowed? If so is it first come first served or does it have to be reserved?

Sarah F | Aug 19, 2021
Debra Darnell | Aug 19, 2021

Yes, reservations are recommended. But, in the middle of the week you might be able to find open sites. Weekends are full!

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Is this a nice beach if not can someone tell me some near l.a. me and my girlfriend are interested 💖

Anthony Gaxiola | Aug 20, 2018
Margret Wasilewski | Aug 20, 2018

Yea its great to walk on n its sandy not cliffs or rocks

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How much for campsite per night/week?

Jody Kelley | Aug 19, 2021
Jorge Hernandez | Aug 19, 2021

$15 dollars per car

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Is it open tomorrow

Ignacio Ortiz | Aug 19, 2021
Danny Gaytan | Aug 19, 2021

It is open most days till sunset. Just pay the day pass, $15.

Is this a nude beach? If so how old you have to be to go

Jesse Monsovais | Aug 19, 2020
Michael Broido | Aug 19, 2020

Use of nudity was ignored for many years at Trail 6 (the southernmost path to the beach). Nudity is no longer tolerated there. Legal fights are continuing. Prior to banning nudity, there were no age limits as this practice was not officially allowed/encouraged.

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Is this really a nude beach? I want to go. How old do I have to be?

Cookie's vlogs | Aug 19, 2020
Roger Reynoso | Aug 19, 2020

Cookie... get off your fantasies. Group up and then you can get answers.

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Are gates locked overnight? Or are overnight arrivals okay?

Yami “Yami_how” Mefferd | Aug 20, 2018
Joe Daniell Ponce | Aug 20, 2018

No locks. Yes overnight arrivals are welcome.

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are pets allowed?

Kathy Reese | Aug 20, 2018
Steve Littrell | Aug 20, 2018

Of course

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What is the exit to take going north from Carlsbad?

Gail Jenkin | Aug 20, 2018
Antonino Giuseppe Lo Presti | Aug 20, 2018

Basilone

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Are thete fire pits

Joe Bisci | May 21, 2022
Scott Drake | May 21, 2022

Only at the camping areas.

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I recently had some work done and I'm looking for a nude beach. heard this might be 1? also have a dog ( also nude) . is this place pet friendly. tia

robert williams | Feb 20, 2022
Dante Tate | Feb 20, 2022

Don't go naked and since you brought it up what work did you have done

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How much to dump my RV tank? Do i have to camp or can i pay $15 for the day and use dump?

Nick Matthews | Dec 22, 2021
william day | Dec 22, 2021

15 to pay then 10 to dump You might want to ask The office if you just can dump.

Can you fish

Howard Drake | Oct 23, 2021
Gary Dyer | Oct 23, 2021

Yes

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How is attendance in the summer

Greg Raizk | Aug 19, 2021
Antonino Giuseppe Lo Presti | Aug 19, 2021

The beach is never too crowded

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Are dogs allowed on the sand part of the beach?

Erika Lorca | Aug 19, 2021
Earl Shane | Aug 19, 2021

I see dogs on the sandy parts of the beach often. However unlike dog beach everyone seems to have their dog on a leash. Not sure if that's their choice or mandatory.

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Can you fish near this place?

하영복 | Aug 19, 2021
Laurie | Aug 19, 2021

Yes you can fish

Are you allowed to camp?

Nicholas Verdugo | Aug 19, 2020
Ashwini | Aug 19, 2020

I believe so. I saw many RVs there.

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How is the cell reception?

Avi Heller | Aug 19, 2020
Melissa Buric | Aug 19, 2020

Depends on the day I guess:-) mine was good

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Are there any electric car chargers in the parking area?

O | Aug 19, 2020
Mark Di Rocco | Aug 19, 2020

No

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Parking for my truck bobtail and $$$

Jacques Lajeunesse | Aug 20, 2019
Jennifer Letchworth | Aug 20, 2019

Where we parked was a small area, but I'm sure you could find a spot.

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is this a nude beach?

Abraham Garcia | Aug 20, 2019
yeet_kermit2 | Aug 19, 2020

Yes park at far end go to trail6 hike down dirt path go left past lifeguard empty tower #6 usually go to gate around and past all nude enjoy shore patrol or Rangers may come just have coverups they Dont usually however

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A few years ago the beach was all rocks. Is that still the same or is there sand there now.

Dirk Crownover | Aug 20, 2019
AMY STEELMAN | Aug 20, 2019

Yes, the rocks are still covering the beach shores, there are patches to sand to get to the water, but it's mostly rock. FYI it may have been built this way to keep the sharks off the beach.

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Is this a cloths optional beach ?

Javier Guzman | Aug 20, 2019
Teresa Z. | Aug 20, 2019

No. It's a private military Beach for families

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Do they allow you to drop someone off at the surf beach and leave?

Jason Stimpfig | Aug 20, 2018
Sandra Pelletier | Aug 20, 2018

The fee is for parking. You can do drop off at the park entrance at the top of the cliff and let your riders walk down to the beach for free. Kinda far to carry a board though.

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Do you need reservations??

Jeffrey Edward | Aug 20, 2018
James Cameron | Aug 20, 2018

The San Onofre Bluffs campground is usually booked solid from April-October, you go to their website and check availability through a company that handles camping reservations. If it's an extended stay try to plan 6 months in advance, conversely if it's a one night stand you may find a open spot here and there especially on weekdays. Again if you don't mind being on the east side of Hwy 5, the San Mateo campground is slightly less frequented. Out of state people should be paying double!

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how much for campsites

Sean Allen | Aug 20, 2018
James Cameron | Aug 20, 2018

Levi's levis must be constricting blood flow to the brain! The popular surf spot San Onofre is just north of the now defunct nuclear power plant, it costs $15 for day use, and closes around 8-9pm, there is also a San Onofre "Bluffs" campground where you can camp for the aforementioned $70per night. If you get zonie blocked there is also the San Mateo campground just across Hwy 5 up a nearby beautiful valley that they want to pave over with a toll road. The bluffs are more rustic than most campgrounds, have longish trails to the beach, and showers with bees the last time I was there. Still one of my faves, and a fun fact, it has an offshore nursery for juvenile great whites. Enjoy

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what is cost for camping

Darrell Burkes | Aug 20, 2018
Anastasios el griego. | Aug 20, 2018

You can't smoke in there. Fine is 500.00$

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Can you pay for parking by the hour like at doheney ?

Kenny Wright | Aug 20, 2018
Neil Cadwallader | Aug 20, 2018

Not currently.

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Do they allow dogs

john wright | Aug 20, 2018
Shin Imura | Aug 20, 2018

Yes

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Are dogs allowed on a leash?

Greg Griswold | Aug 20, 2018
Josh Hallas | Aug 20, 2018

Yes, on the far beach down huge hill, there is a sign at the bottom of the hill

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