San Clemente San Clemente State Beach Hotels

"turns out the Surfbreak's got a sister spot tucked away at 2001 South El Camino Real, right on the quieter stretch of the old mission road, just a quick hop from the pier and T-Street but with that vintage SoCal motel soul. I crashed here for three nights in October during a south swell chase, and while it's no glossy Avenida Del Mar reboot, it's got heart, history, and enough beach access to keep the stoke alive. (Pro tip: This one's the OG Trade Winds rebrand – same bones from '55, fresh surf twists.) Location Smack in the middle of San Clemente's easygoing south end, 0.5 miles from the pier's taco trucks and bonfire vibes, and a 10-minute bike to Trestles if you're packing your own rig. I-5's Exit 74 dumps you right there – no traffic wars like up in Dana Point. Walkable to Lost Winds for a post-surf stout or Guicho's for Italian subs, but it's got that "hidden gem" feel away from the Del Mar crowds. Ocean glimpses? Subtle, but the breeze hits hard. Rooms Snagged a Queen Standard on the ground floor – clean but classic motel layout: tile floors (easy rinse after sandy feet), mini-fridge , and a flatscreen with HBO (waves on mute while you crash). Bed's firm with crisp white linens, AC blasts cold, and the bathroom's got hot water on demand plus a walk-in shower big enough for two (or one with a board bag). Wi-Fi's solid at 50 Mbps "

"We enjoyed everything about this place will most definitely be going back"

"The breakfast was excellent and the view was nice of the golf course"

"We had great time staying here. Room was really clean. Staff we're great, really friendly and wanting to make sure we had a good stay. Would defintely come back. "

"the staff was really friendly and took care of making sure the room was accommodating for me, since i had a broken leg."

"We enjoyed an incredible stay at Trestles Love Shack in wonderful San Clemente for a quick fall break beach trip! This property was in pristine condition...super clean, everything we needed had been thought of and was provided, and the welcome gift was definitely enjoyed while watching the sunset from the rooftop deck!With the beach, great restaurants, shopping very close by, and welcoming people all around this was a perfect trip for us!"

"We really enjoyed our stay in San Clemente at the Stone Lagoon. We were in town for a wedding, and it was the perfect location to all the activities we attended. Check in was easy, the house clean and plenty of beach towels and beach chairs available. Having the 1 car garage access with driveway space for 3 additional cars was a huge plus as street parking can be a little tight. We were so busy that we didn't get to enjoy the spa or outdoor firepit, but it looked cozy. Thank you for a memorable stay. "

"We stayed over the 4th of July weekend and it was the perfect location to enjoy the beach and fireworks. The condo was spacious and clean and easy to get into/find. A picturesque location in a cute beachside town!"