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Surf Shack - Panoramic Ocean View! Book your Holiday steps to sand & downtown!

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View from Surf Shack living room, dining room, balcony, kitchen, MBR pillow.
From Surf Shack 8' x 23' Balcony. Pier Bowl view on top of ocean, waves & sand.
Sunrise to Sunset 180 degree view from Balcony and Every Room, save Bunk Room.
Living Room
Living Room/Dining Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
San Clemente, CA
  • Casa Romantica
    3 min walk
  • San Clemente Pier
    4 min walk
  • The Pier Beach
    4 min walk
  • Oceanside, CA (OCN)
    30 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Surf Shack - Panoramic Ocean View! Book your Holiday steps to sand & downtown!

January 19, 2022 | Surf Shack Journal by J&T E. from Kansas City - "Thank you for the opportunity to stay in your wonderful condo. We spend a lot of time here relaxing and enjoying the beautiful views. Saw some amazing sunsets and sunrises...We do vacation rentals often and this is maybe the best one we have ever had. Hope we can return!"

The Surf Shack San Clemente offers a truly California beach vacation for the whole family - White Water Waves, Soft Sand, Warm Sun, Amazing Panoramic Ocean Views from your living room, dining table, and pillow. The stunning 180 degree sunrise to sunset private balcony views are unparalleled.

The Surf Shack at San Clemente, or Surf Palace as one guest remarked, is conveniently steps from the pier and ocean - and only a few blocks from downtown restaurants and stores - in Orange County, California. One the best sand-side locations in California, the Surf Shack is located on the top floor below the penthouse of San Clemente’s Del Mar Condominium complex, offering premier views.

The best location in San Clemente, indeed one of the best sand-side spots in California, offers everything a vacation or getaway requires:
1) Easy Access from anywhere on the planet via plane, train, car or boat
2) Luxurious, fully appointed 2 bedroom plus den, 2 full bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, balcony accommodations
3) 23’ long x 6’ wide balcony affording amazing views, sights and sounds
4) Steps to surf, pier and sand, with all the beach toys plus heated Pool and Jacuzzi
5) Miles of uninterrupted beach-side trail, sand walks, bike rides
7) 5 minute walk up Avenida Del Mar to San Clemente’s famous seaside shops, bazaars, restaurants and night life

The Surf Shack features a fully remodeled, quality beach themed design, appointments and materials. Travertine flooring, granite counter tops, plush carpeted bedrooms, comfortable beds and linens, flat screen TV’s, Smart TV enabled, 3D Blu-Ray DVD players, music audio system, fully featured kitchen amenities, dining room table for eight, balcony table and chairs, gas BBQ, and outdoor heated pool/jacuzzi.

Located sand side in the “Pier Bowl” of San Clemente the Surf Shack is nested in the Gold Coast on the California Riviera below Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and above Camp Pendleton, Carlsbad, Del Mar, La Jolla, San Diego. This California Riviera location is one of the finest vacation beach rental locations in all of California, the United States and indeed the world.

Keywords: Vacation beach rental, california, southern california, orange county, surf, 2 bedroom + den, 2 full baths, view, new, san clemente, condo, Surf Shack at San Clemente, 5 rating, SUYO, Surf Yoga

Property manager

Todd King

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space

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10.0 out of 10, (106 reviews)
Beautiful Ocean View

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

San Clemente

Located in San Clemente, this condo is on the beach. Mission San Juan Capistrano and Casa Romantica are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Trestles Wetlands Nature Preserve and San Clemente City Beach. Bamboo and Beyond and Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Map
San Clemente, CA

What's nearby

  • Casa Romantica - 3 min walk
  • San Clemente Pier - 4 min walk
  • Avenida del Mar - 4 min walk
  • Casino San Clemente - 4 min drive
  • San Clemente State Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 4 min walk
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Restaurants - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Grill & Tackle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pierside Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Surf Shack - Panoramic Ocean View! Book your Holiday steps to sand & downtown! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Surf Shack - Panoramic Ocean View! Book your Holiday steps to sand & downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Surf Shack - Panoramic Ocean View! Book your Holiday steps to sand & downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surf Shack - Panoramic Ocean View! Book your Holiday steps to sand & downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Surf Shack - Panoramic Ocean View! Book your Holiday steps to sand & downtown! located?

Nestled on the beach, this San Clemente condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Casa Romantica and San Clemente Pier. The Pier Beach and San Clemente City Beach are also within 5 minutes. San Clemente Pier Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kellyanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yearly trip
Lovely time
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the Surf Shack
Great location next to the pier. Easy walk to numerous restaurants. Very nice swimming pool. Lots of free parking off street. Very comfortable.
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bethany M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great location but more attention to details would make 5*
Fabulous location, family had great time. Pros: comfy beds, soft cotton sheets, TONS of beach towels, stellar location to beach & main drag of cute downtown SC, highly walkable & next to Casa Romantica & to free trolley, gorgeous view, comfy leather furniture in living room, well stocked dishes/glasses, great pool/hot tub! Cons: host scared us by not reaching out with check-in details, we were working with VRBO to book something else due to no contact, highly stressful, then my husband tracked host down on LinkedIn & said we were preparing to file a claim with VRBO, suddenly we get an email from him with instructions & he states he “doesn’t read emails”…ummm, I think a “Superhost” should check communication channels & know when guests are arriving. It was a total nightmare to think our family of 5 might have nowhere to stay. I was sure we’d been shafted when I saw host had multiple listings for same property “Surf Shack” & “Crypto Crib”…happily he somewhat redeemed himself by giving us 2 hour later checkout. Small details add up that would make this property a 5 star…no working smoke detectors, no kitchen towels just paper towels, ripped bed skirt, checkout instructions buried in tons of paperwork on bulletin board, no soap pump for master bath ( I bought one) just keeping up on supplies such as dishwasher tablets ( I bought some)etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hayden C., Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay
Overall nice location and condo. It was very clean and modern. The kids complained about no locks on the bathroom doors but other than that, we were happy with it and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home, great view, very walkable!
Nice home, great view, very walkable! Owner was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Daren D., Edmond, OK

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
This condo is at the perfect location. Beautiful views, walk to the beach, restaurants, coffee shop, pier, etc. My wife is from CA and we’ve been coming to San Clemente for years and love everything about this beach town! The condo is set up nice and is the perfect crash pad for your adventures. My only critique is the place needs a bit of attention. Nothing huge but quite a few little things. The carpet in the master bedroom needs replaced and all the bedding needs replaced as it’s just not what I would expect from a premium property. I’d rent it again but with hopes that the furnishings had been updated a bit. Owners were awesome and very communicative! Overall amazing property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Meara

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
Surf Shack was completely as advertised, a wonderful location and super chill place to spend a week in the friendliest place in the US that I have ever been to. We will be counting the weeks until we can return, thank you Todd
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We rented this place because of location and price. Both exceeded are expectation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S., Turlock, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than expected
The moment you walk through the front door you absolutely know you have been transported to your vacation spot! The gleaming water through the expansive sliding glass doors welcomes you and the climate here is absolutely perfect! The condo is thoroughly as described and even better. It was much more spacious than we had anticipated and fully accommodated the flexibility we needed in sleeping for our family. It allowed for a great family time with lots of open spaces but also creative ways to close off rooms so that people could sleep in or read quietly. The condo community is welcoming and varied there are families, elderly people and everything in between. The community in San Clemente pier neighborhoods is welcoming and absolutely provides everything you would need on a vacation. The restaurants are top-notch and we never once felt unsafe or at risk. I have absolutely nothing negative to say and we positively cannot wait to return! The only small recommendation I would make would be for the owners to consider safety proofing the balcony bars for children under the age of five, making the property even more marketable The owners were a delight and so was this beautiful condo! We look forward to returning and sending family here as well. Thank you Kings💫
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing View !!
We had a great stay at the Surf Shack. Tony greeted us with a text upon our landing at the airport so we had his number should we need anything. Everything was perfect though, we never needed to contact him . Property is exactly as described. Beautiful view of the ocean from the living room , plenty of room for a family . Just a short walk to the beach , and places do eat . Great location if you want to do things All around California . During our week stay , we traveled North to LA to see the Hollywood Sign and Universal Studios , South to San Diego where we toured the USS Midway, East to Skull Canyon to go zip lining , even hit a comedy club in Irvine . In between we enjoyed the pool, hot tub and the beach . It was a perfect stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Some of the best views in San Clemente
We've stayed at a number of different places in San Clemente over the past 3 years. This is the best view we've had. Todd's place fit are needs so well, we are coming back in May!! 3 minute walk to the pier. 5 minute walk to the bars/restaurants/shops on Del Mar Ave. Underground private parking too. Todd was available and quick to respond to questions we had. Looking forward to coming back in May!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy W., Wheaton, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning View
We recently moved away from this area so knew how perfect the location of this condo would be. It was such an easy walk to one of our favorite eating and shopping streets in OC, and just as easy to stroll down to the beach. We were so busy trying to see all of our friends in the area that I kept wishing I had an extra day booked just to sit on the balcony and really enjoy the view. It was beautiful. We could see dolphins in the morning, and one afternoon saw whales fluking. The kind bed was comfortable with nice linens. My daughter ended up not sleeping in the bunk room but instead on the sleeper sofa, and she said it was comfortable as well. The owner was very responsive. We would definitely enjoy staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

rick w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful
A great view and location. Host was very helpful.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Condo
We were very happy with our stay here. The condo is very clean and the view is amazing. There is a large deck that overlooks the pier and an expansive view of the ocean. You can see both sunrises and sunsets. The doors leading to the deck open wide to open up the living room to the deck. The location is perfect with dozens of restaurants and shops within a few blocks walk so we never had to drive to dinner. The pier is a short walk down the hill from the condo and there are multiple good restaurants there. The internet & appliances worked well and the furniture was comfortable. Communication with the owner was very good. We really can't say enough good things about this property and hope we will get the opportunity to return one day.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L., Arlington Heights, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as pictured
Everything in the rental was just as pictured on VRBO. It was a short walk down to the ocean and the pier so the location was great. Owner was accessible and easy to work with and even mailed my son‘s AirPods to him after he left them at the property. I would stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the view and the beach packy
Thanks for everything, Todd! Great stay for Thanksgiving! We will return. Cheers and Happy holidays! Kraus family
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd P., Niwot

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape from reality
Clean... views. ..proximity to beaches ... would / will come back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great tine
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Beautiful property. The view is amazing. Great location! Great communication with owners. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and views are everything
The views are breathtaking! The condo is deceivingly spacious. Thank you Todd and Mary for sharing your space. Our time in your home and city was well enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View & Fantastic Location
This condo is the perfect getaway in San Clemente. It has an amazing view and is walking distance to everything you would want to visit in this quaint beach town. Condo was clean, well stocked and had awesome amenities. Description and pictures are accurate. Property manager was prompt to respond. Just a few things to note... as previous reviewer mentioned, this is an older building and balcony railings felt unsafe for my toddlers to be unsupervised. Also, the building next door is under construction so we woke up to noise every morning. I assume this is only a temporary thing, otherwise I would stay at the surf shack again in a heart beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking view with outstanding location
The surf shack is a dream. First and foremost, the 180 degree view of the ocean is an absolute showstopper. The pictures don’t quite do it justice. The condo is on the 4th floor and is in a building perched up on a hill so you see endless ocean and sky. You feel like you’re floating somewhere between paradise of the Earth and heaven. The entire ocean-facing side of the Surf Shack is floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors. These doors open wide to the extra long balcony for taking in the magic. The view is just as spectacular inside the condo, and can be enjoyed from the kitchen, living room, dining room, and den. The condo is cozy, clean, and well equipped with all necessities. The building and grounds are well maintained, with a wonderful outdoor pool and hot tub on the ground level. The location is incredible! A couple blocks to the pier in one direction and lots of shops and restaurants a couple blocks in the other direction. You don’t need a car but there is garage parking with two wide spaces available. This place is truly amazing. The only bad part was having to leave. Thanks Todd and Mary! We loved staying at Surf Shack and have beautiful memories from our trip that we will cherish forever.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Great location, def not child safe, owner doesn’t respond
The location is great and the condo is nice, but the owner doesn’t respond to texts. It is very dangerous for young kids with a railing on the balcony with a large gap at the bottom. There is also a gate to get in the condo that locks you in, not great in an emergency. The condo was also not stocked with toilet paper, dishwashing and laundry detergent and the dryer sounds like it may fall through the floor. It was nice to be close to town and the beach but wouldn’t rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

nadya s., Canby Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay
We loved staying at the Surf Shack. Walking distance to everything. The beach is just minutes away. I got in lots of steps. The view was perfect and the ocean breeze through the condo kept even fresh. We will definitely come back and stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Patti D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Clemente
Very nice place and great location. I would have given 5 stars on everything but there is no screen on the sliding glass door in the bedroom . If the week was warmer it would have made sleeping very warm in there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Todd King

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The Surf Shack at San Clemente is our second home as we are a surf family and time is precious. Please treat the Surf Shack as you would your own home. Thank you. Enjoy! Todd King, Owner

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