San Clemente Pier is worth a visit, located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central San Clemente. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to San Clemente State Beach, located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central San Clemente. Catch the sunset by the shore at Riviera Beach, just a short walk away.