Photo of North beach with light sand & pebble surface

Photo of North beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of North beach with spacious shore

Photo of North beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of North beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.1

Good

North beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of North beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on North beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ruby's Diner is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the North beach?

There are 136 places to stay in the North beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of North beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9634175&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">North Beach Villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3618080&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">North Beach E</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3618020&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">North Beach D</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7908208&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">SC-1529E San Clemente Ocean Luxury Bluff Top</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6610106&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Montalvo Calafia Beach Condos</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6609991&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">SC-310B - Spanish Perfection- Studio</a></li></ul>

San Clemente, United States

#269 out of 385 in California

7.1

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Light sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

San Clemente • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Mexican Restaurant Asada Cantina + Kitchen

8.8 - Excellent 900m

Restaurant Ruby's Diner

8.6 - Excellent 970m

Hamburger Restaurant In-N-Out Burger

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Coffee Shop Bear Coast Coffee

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Seafood Restaurant Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar

9 - Excellent 1km

American Restaurant BeachFire Bar & Grill

9 - Excellent 1.1km

American Restaurant Nick's San Clemente

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Denny's

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Italian Restaurant Sonny's Pizza & Pasta

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Park Pico Park Sea Summit Trailhead

340m

Park Pico Park

340m

Park Max Berg Plaza Park

570m

Park Linda Lane Park

650m

Park Vista Del Sol Park

710m

Park Sea Summit Trail - North El Camino Real Trailhead

790m

Park Bonito Canyon Park

850m

Park Canyon View Park

940m

Hiking Area San Clemente Beach Trail

1.2km

Liquor Store Larry's Liquor & Jr. Market

1.6km

Grocery Store Albertsons

2.1km

Museum Ocean Institute

7.6km

Museum Mission San Juan Capistrano, Landmark, Chapel, Museum and Gardens

8.3km

Church Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

8.6km

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About

North beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 269th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 669 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of San Clemente settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

North beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is San Clemente beach, which has a rating of 8.1.

North beach is located in California within San Clemente, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

4.3 M/S

Wind

+20 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

San Clemente • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Mexican Restaurant Asada Cantina + Kitchen

8.8 - Excellent 900m

Restaurant Ruby's Diner

8.6 - Excellent 970m

Hamburger Restaurant In-N-Out Burger

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Coffee Shop Bear Coast Coffee

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Seafood Restaurant Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar

9 - Excellent 1km

American Restaurant BeachFire Bar & Grill

9 - Excellent 1.1km

American Restaurant Nick's San Clemente

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Denny's

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Italian Restaurant Sonny's Pizza & Pasta

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Park Pico Park Sea Summit Trailhead

340m

Park Pico Park

340m

Park Max Berg Plaza Park

570m

Park Linda Lane Park

650m

Park Vista Del Sol Park

710m

Park Sea Summit Trail - North El Camino Real Trailhead

790m

Park Bonito Canyon Park

850m

Park Canyon View Park

940m

Hiking Area San Clemente Beach Trail

1.2km

Liquor Store Larry's Liquor & Jr. Market

1.6km

Grocery Store Albertsons

2.1km

Museum Ocean Institute

7.6km

Museum Mission San Juan Capistrano, Landmark, Chapel, Museum and Gardens

8.3km

Church Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

8.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

180m from the beach

SC-1529E San Clemente Ocean Luxury Bluff Top

1.3km from the beach

Hideaway Unit D

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

San Clemente • 930m from center

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1.6km from the beach

10 Exceptional

SC-310B - Spanish Perfection- Studio

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

San Clemente • 740m from center

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1.6km from the beach

Casa Romantica

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

San Clemente • 640m from center

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1.6km from the beach

8 Very good

Villa Del Mar

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

San Clemente • 630m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

What to do in North beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that North beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

1.7km 22 min walk

Poche beach Poche beach

6.9 Good

4km

San Clemente beach San Clemente beach

8.1 Very good

4.3km

Capistrano beach Capistrano beach

6.7 Good

6.2km

Doheny beach Doheny beach

8.1 Very good

6.2km

Trestles Beach Trestles Beach

7.2 Good

7.7km

Baby beach Baby beach

7.9 Very good

7.7km

Dana Strands Beach Dana Strands Beach

8.5 Excellent

8.9km

Dana Strands beach Dana Strands beach

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

San Clemente • 1.8km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 669km

Transport

Airport

JNP • 30km

Bus Station

El Camino Real-Avd Santa Margarita • 5.1km

Train Station

San Clemente Metrolink Station • 210m

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.1 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.1 Good

Nolan Kessler

8 Very good

Enjoy a wonderful stroll along the beach, train track, and shoreline, as it offers a pleasant experience. The park has smooth sand, and it remains open until 10pm. Make sure to allocate enough time to engage in various activities such as swimming and building sandcastles. I noticed the presence of three fire pits, and I even saw someone who brought their own grill, indicating the opportunity for independent cooking.

September 2023

Evan Powell

8 Very good

The beach area is great for both surfers and families, as it is conveniently located right off the Metrolink orange route. This makes it a convenient option for families to visit on weekends.

September 2023

Ramon Delgado-Salazar

6 Pleasant

The beach is quite narrow and has a limited number of visitors. However, it does offer a trail that leads to the pier within a 5 to 10-minute walk. If you prefer, you can conveniently park at North beach and make your way to the pier area, where finding parking is always challenging. Additionally, there is a deli located in the parking lot area.

September 2023

Emerson Hayes

8 Very good

I went to the beach over the weekend with some family members. It was incredibly crowded, making it impossible to find any parking spots. To make matters worse, there were police officers issuing citations to unsuspecting visitors. Within a few minutes of arriving, we started feeling uneasy. It definitely didn't live up to my expectations of a relaxing and enjoyable beach experience that I had anticipated from other beaches.

September 2023

Alden Rivers

10 Exceptional

This beach is dog-friendly and conveniently located right next to a train station. It's a small and relatively quiet spot to relax and take in the sand and sunset. Due to coastal erosion, the beach space is not extensive. There are quite a few unhoused individuals utilizing the tables, fire pits, and showers, but everyone seems to keep to themselves, so it's not a problem. Although it may not be the perfect beach, I still thoroughly enjoyed my time here.

September 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the North beach?

North beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at North beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the North beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The North beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the North beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

North beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the North beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the North beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of North beach?

North beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of North beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on North beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ruby's Diner is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the North beach?

There are 136 places to stay in the North beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of North beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the North beach from parking?

The North beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit North beach?

The month with the highest temperature in North beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 16°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

North beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.North beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.