I walk my dog here every weekend Great views. Go early in morning. Quiet and peaceful. read more

Beach Trail - Catalina. - Beaches Near Me

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Great trail, well groomed and maintained. I especially love the section north of the San Clemente pier with the bridges and little pass under that goes down to the rocky shore. My biggest complaint is that the trail gets very crowded, but it's still a great place to be. read more

Amazing views! Took my pup on his first adventure to the beach and he LOVED IT! It was conveniently near everything and parking wasn't that much of an issue. Perfect for a mid-day stroll or an early morning jog! read more

I loved this walk. We had the day off and wanted to hike so we tried this to start. It's a great 5 miles when you go to the end and back. We started at the train station. There used to be a coffee shop there which we were counting on. Hopefully something opens there again soon! read more

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This trail pretty much parallels the train tracks on the San Clemente beach going from Calafia park all the way north to the Amtrak station. The train going by can be quite noisy, but the interval of trains on the weekends is pretty long. This trail is relatively flat and consists of both asphalt and dirt, so its easy to run on as well as walk. There are lots of runners on this trail, and at some points it gets very narrow and makes it hard for runners to pass slower people, I can see how this will get frustrating to people who are wanting to go at a quick pace. If you're the cycling type of person, you cannot cycle here in the summer time as its banned according to city code, the dates are posted on the walkway. The path gives you beautiful sights of the ocean, beach and pier located in San Clemente State beach. The parking for this locations can be rough as all the spots close to the parking areas either have meters or are paid parking lots, the city is definitely banking on the popularity of this area. While parking is a bit expensive, its free before 10am every day, so if you come early you get to park for free. If you happen to visit San Clemente, this spot is a must see, quite impressive park they have here. read more

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One of my favorite trails! I'm on it every time we come to town. It's perfect for walking/running along the beach.

A great place to stroll alongside beach-side railroad tracks on compact dirt while looking at a sunset. You are navigating between sandstone cliffs and a 5-6 foot tall berm. The berm often blocks the ocean view, but that makes the small sections with a direct view all the more sacred. read more

A little crowded on the weekend but a great way to take in a lot of San Clemente's beach front has to offer. On the weekdays or early in the morning you're good to go, but in the summer on the weekends, it's a tough go to get through the thronging happy masses. Still well worth the walk, if you want to take in a little Southern California beach culture, this is as good a place as any... read more

Great for running, walking, biking, scootering...etc. Beautiful view. Tip: try to pet all the doges on the trail.

This trail has become a daily workout routine for me and many other locals. I usually park in the Calafia Beach Parking lot and walk up towards the San Clemente Pier. It is exactly 2 miles from Calafia to the end of the Pier. Then I take a sip of water and head on back - a 4 mile loop! It's pretty full with people on the weekends, but everyone is relaxed and low key. Only a few people ride their bikes, mostly it's a walking trail. The metrolink train will pass by once every half hour and the conductor will blast his ear shattering horn, to get the do-do bird pedestrians off of the train tracks. Stick your fingers in your ears and maybe he'll lay off of it a bit, so as not to make you break your eardrums when he roars past!!! Other than that, the trail is majestically beautiful, serene and the ocean views are breath taking!!!! The ocean looks a little different each day...some days when it's overcast, the ocean takes on a grey and murky quality; but most days the water is a vibrant shade of blue - shimmering royal blue with deep turquoise overlays. Lots of times, if you're the type of person who watches closely, you will catch a glimpse of dolphins swimming past you in the waters....the air is fresh and clean and one feels renewed and energised just by bearing witness to it all!!! Come on out and walk for a spell! You'll be enchanted!!! read more

Absolutely gorgeous trail! It's also neat to have a train literally pass on the beach. Parking can be a pain, so get there early!

Good surf for long boards and there are campgrounds within walking distance to the beach. The freeways do train tracks are 40 feet away so it's LOUD. Very little shade and the showers are outside. Make sure to bring an EZ Up for extra shade. read more

Beach Trail - Beaches Near Me

I totally agree @Elizabeth B! I have really been enjoying this gorgeous beach trail for a run and daily dog walk!

Whenever I miss museums, Indian food or other parts of city life I head out for a run on the beach trail and am reminded why I love San Clemente. read more

This trail is beautiful! I walk this trail every Friday and Sunday and any other time I can. The people that walk, run or bike on this trail are very friendly, you will always get smiles and "good mornings" or "how is your day". The trail is pet friendly, on the weekends some sweet men put out water for the pups near the pier, and on the days they are not there the water fountain had a doggy spout. This trail is nice for kids also, you can bring your stroller or they can walk, there are plenty of little stops. For a little treat you can stop near the pier and get an ice cream cone.The whole trail its about 5 miles. read more

I walk this trail 1-5 times per week...amazing views, people are friendly, dogs are welcome (leash), and it's just a great reminder that we live in one of the most amazing places in the world. read more

Fantastic view! Perfect for running, walking, biking. Many access points. Just great!

The trail is awesome. There are even a couple of public bathrooms on the beach along the way, as well as at the start and finish, so you won't be left without facilities if you need them. If you're going to walk/run the whole length of it, I recommend parking at North Beach and starting from there. Parking is cheaper, it's free after 5 pm, and you can pay at the machine with your credit card. On the other end of the trail, at Calafia, it's all parking meters and the Park Rangers are Nazis about giving tickets right up till 10 pm (and if you're parked there after 10 pm, the ticket goes up to $90...) read more

Who doesn't enjoy a nice, easy run by the beach? The answer is pretty evident with the amount of moms with strollers, runners, walkers, and dogs that take this trail. It's about 5 miles round trip from the north SC Amtrak station to Calafia Park, and flat. When you're finished with a run, enjoy the food at the creperie or restaurant at the base of the pier! You won't regret it. Run, beach, a little bit of surf, and great food plus a little downtown on Del Mar! Great place to spend a few hours :) read more

Great and mostly flat trail for weakling and running, shared with kids, dogs and bicycles. Great way to see the beach. We walked it in a misty rain so had to avoid puddles but was worth it. Started at the San Clemente pier and di and out and back. read more

Haven't been on the trail for a few week until today OMG what's up with the dog crap everywhere!!! You have to be careful of where your walking or you step in it. All over the bridge and no one picks up after the dogs I get you want to walk you dogs but for the people who ruin it for other!!! Pick up after your dogs it is disgusting for everyone else. read more

The beach is clean and wonderful. Not to mention, it was a great location to view last nights fireworks.

Such a fun walk. I've done this walk from the metrolink station and from Califia beach. Awesome beach walk! It can get crowded and narrow but it's ok. It is super dog friendly and stroller friendly which I love. There are lots of places to stop along the way. read more

Had a great hike hear! Enchanting scenery and functional walking trails! My niece's love going there with me every week! Can get crowded after 5 towards sunset! read more

Long, leisurely trail along the ocean. Such beautiful views and dog friendly. Even good for smaller pups since it's flat. We brought our pooches along for a Sunday stroll and we stopped for a snack on the pier. I can't wait to come back and run the length of the trail. There were quite a few runners out and I can see this being an ideal workout spot. Well worth the drive up from San Diego. I'm sad we didn't discover this place sooner. Check it out, you will not be disappointed. read more

Always a highlight of our stays in beautiful San Clemente. Enjoyed many long and beautiful walks on this trail. Great for dogs too

Love biking this! Finally getting in shape by trying to go as far as i can 3 days week. Looking forward to finding other paths after I concur this one. Amazing to me that there are so many beautiful places in So County! read more

Best place in S.C. to take a walk! it can be short or you can go from south side to North Beach!!!

One of the most amazing views ever! All while working out. This is an amazing experience for all levels of working out. It's been given a makeover over the last few years and so at times it may be crowded but keep moving along and take a fresh breath because it's so gorgeous and worth every minute. read more

It IS a great trail . . . none better in Orange County, BUT . . . whatever agency (City, County, etc.) owns the walking bridge portion in San Clemente better get busy with maintenance. Yes, the cost will be considerable but as the hi-tech coating has begun to fail in hundreds of places, the cost is only going to escalate. Get with it Public servants!! read more

located: san clemente .... ways down from the actual OC OC ... a lil bit above san diego, but not to the point of SD ... hm, midpoint of the OC and SD. i like this beach because you can seriously get away from all the bustle and hustle, UNlike newport and laguna... this is a great moment to seriously relax and look out at the ocean and tearfully reflect on your own self .... within a few miles from san clemente, you can even go camping at san onofre...this is a great place also for those who like to surf or hike ... the beach trail is simply amazing! this place is seriously quiet... i guess, i recommend this place more for the older people who want to escape from reality. sure, any beach can serve you justice, but this place is just simply so peaceful that you can seriously hear a cricket chirping from miles away. read more

I recently moved to San Clemente and was so excited to find this hidden gem! It is a truly beautiful trail that served so many purposes. I've biked from one end to the other, walked my 2 dogs on it, and biked to Fisherman's restaurant for happy hour/Sunday mimosas. It gets pretty packed, so if you're biking, be mentally prepared for a leisurely ride. You also have to walk your bike across a pretty long bridge, which is a little annoying but a necessity for pedestrians and pets! read more

Gorgeous hiking trail next to a stunning ocean. When we went, the water was so light blue and tropical-looking. It took my breath away. I rarely see that color of water in the beaches down here. The trail is clean, wide and adorned with flowers and plants. We veered off the path once to go onto the sandy beach where there were baby swings and a slide. Perfect for our little one. I've never seen swings on a beach before. So awesome! We loved our trip so much here that we came back again. read more

While camping at San Onofre State Park bluffs, drove up to bike along the trail. Renting from Bicycles San Clemente near the Metrolink in "North beach" where Trail starts was a breeze and in about 10 minutes we were headed South toward the pier and viewing beaches, surfers, turquoise waters off this pretty coastal area with succulents, palms and flowers planted alongside the trail and fence barrier between the train tracks trail. The trail is pretty sandy in places but no bad potholes and only a few places (near pier and other bridges) where you needed to walk bikes. The trail is shared with walkers, joggers but it's a great recreation area and just steps to the pier, water, exercise areas with chin-up bars, play areas with swings. It's a wonderful trail I will definitely use again anytime I'm in the area. Note: Kids can see trains passing really close by. read more

I am rating this from a dog parent's perspective! The path and the views like everyone has mentioned are BEAU-TEE-FULL, no doubt and the views of the ocean are some of the most beautiful in all of O.C. Down here, there are no visual pollutions of vulgar oil rigs to obstruct the grandeur of the oean like all of North OC's coast. It's endless blue, as it should be, and the sunsets are epic. But as a dog owner, and having a dog who loves to romp on the beach, as all dogs do, to walk along the edge of miles of sandy beach, but not be able to play on the beach with my dog was a case of some seriously, busting blue balls for my pup and me. A total tease!!! And there are train tracks with very loud moving trains that come whizzing by every 15 minutes or so, so it is very hazardous and highly dangerous to even be so stupid to even consider letting your pup play on the beach. DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!!!! It is life threatening by all accounts, so keeping your dog leashed at all times is crucial. Also, there are some parts of the path/trail that get very narrow and at times congested with people, dogs, bikes. Nothing major, but just a note to mention. My pup was wondering the whole time why we couldn't go play ball on the beach, since she was there on the path, but not allowed to go a stone's throw further onto the beach. However, as a person who is not a dog-parent, or has a dog who doesn't care about romping on the beach, this is a very nice trekking place indeed. read more

this was actually a fun experience for me. i was able to walk the whole trail and its an amazing view. there's and train that passes every 30 Minutes that's a little out of the ordinary but i made the best of it and tried to have the train smash some coins of mine. good for family or friends to visit. not a great beach for swimming. really best for surfing/body boarding. read more

The best long walk ever! One of the best spots in South County to take a long relaxing walk along the coast

Crowded and somewhat boring, this trail is probably popular because of the views. Being a local of San Clemente, I find I am angered that the place is crawling with more tourists that New York's cockroaches. Still it is a relaxing stroll and I am able to walk my dog on it. Pretty nice and reasonably well maintained. read more