San Onofre State Beach
San Onofre State Beach (San Onofre, Spanish for "St.
A beach, 5 mi southeast of San Clemente
San Clemente is the nearest base
San Clemente is 5 miles northwest, with 36 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 65–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in San Clemente. Green months are the mild ones.
San Onofre State Beach
San Onofre State Beach (San Onofre, Spanish for "St. Onuphrius") is a 3,000-acre (1,214 ha) state park in San Diego County, California. The beach is 3 miles (5 km) south of San Clemente on Interstate 5 at Basilone Road. The state park is leased to the state of California by the United States Marine Corps. Governor Ronald Reagan established San Onofre State Beach in 1971. With over 2.5 million visitors per year, it is one of the five most-visited state parks in California, hosting swimmers, campers, kayakers, birders, fishermen, bicyclists, sunbathers, surfers, and the sacred Native American site of Panhe.
- Type
- Beach
- Area
- 3,000 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.3K a year
Where to stay near San Onofre State Beach
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are San Clemente (36) and Dana Point (30).
San Clemente
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
62,226 people
5 mi northwest of San Onofre State Beach
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From San Onofre State Beach | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 36 23 hotels · 5 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 62,226 | $1,398K | B− |
| Dana Point | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 30 24 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 32,232 | $1,320K | B |
| Laguna Beach | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 39 30 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 22,391 | $2,000K | C+ |
| Oceanside | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 52 42 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 170,483 | $770K | C− |
| Carlsbad | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 68 57 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 112,260 | $1,257K | C+ |
| San Juan Capistrano | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 35,119 | $994K | B− |
| Irvine | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 50 43 hotels · 1 motel · 3 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 318,764 | $1,192K | B− |
| Newport Beach | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 53 47 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 81,977 | $2,000K | C |
Day trip from
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near San Onofre State Beach
Other well-known places within 67 miles.
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Big draw48 mi MuseumUSS Iowa
Big draw60 mi MuseumLucas Museum of Narrative Art
Big draw40 mi Theme parkKnott's Berry Farm4.5M visitors a year
Big draw60 mi Stadium & arenaLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Big draw61 mi Stadium & arenaCrypto.com ArenaPhoto credits
Disneyland: HarshLight from San Jose, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · SoFi Stadium: Thank You (21 Millions+) views, CC BY 2.0 · Hollywood Walk of Fame: BenSherman, Public domain · USS Iowa: PH1 Jeff Hilton, Public domain · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Kriddl, CC0 · Knott's Berry Farm: Phydend at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: CanonStarGal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Crypto.com Arena: Troutfarm27, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting San Onofre State Beach
What town is San Onofre State Beach near?
San Clemente, CA, about 5 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit San Onofre State Beach?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 65–77°.
How far is San Onofre State Beach from Santa Ana and Anaheim?
About 30 miles northwest of Santa Ana and about 35 miles north of Anaheim, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to San Onofre State Beach?
McClellan-Palomar (CLD), about 24 miles away. The nearest big hub is John Wayne Orange County (SNA), about 27 miles.
Where should I stay near San Onofre State Beach?
San Clemente (5 mi, 36 places to stay), Dana Point (10 mi, 30 places to stay) and Laguna Beach (16 mi, 39 places to stay).
Tips from people in San Clemente
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in San Clemente’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.