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Gorgeous View, Steps to Beach - San Clemente Pier Penthouse

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Commanding view of historic San Clemente pier from living room window
Enjoy one of the most scenic BBQ from your very own balcony
Inviting open concept living area upstairs
Comfortable living room with sit-down pier view - pull out queen size sofa bed
Roomy dining room - see the blue sea from your dinning table

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6128.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Clemente, CA
  • San Clemente Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Casa Romantica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • San Clemente State Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Oceanside, CA (OCN)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Area

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

King Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Living Area

Toilet

Twin Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous View, Steps to Beach - San Clemente Pier Penthouse


WELCOME to SAN CLEMENTE - Spanish Village by the Sea! Only steps to the historic pier, your home-away-from-home is at an ideal location in this seaside resort.

~ THE LIVING AREA ~

Light, bright, and airy, the spacious upstairs living area of this ocean view condo is a great place to relax and watch the gorgeous sunset over the pier from the cozy comfort of your home. Enjoy a scenic BBQ or spend a romantic evening on the balcony. The Strands beach of Dana Point is your background, with Catalina Island in the distance. The open concept kitchen features a peninsula with quartzite countertop and stainless steel appliances. The comfortable sofa with sit-down ocean view can be used as a single bed at night. A twin size daybed is in a separate corner with some of the best sunset views. There is also a separate powder room upstairs for convenience.

~ THE SLEEPING QUARTER ~

We take pride in making this unit clean, comfortable and convenient. With two en-suite bedrooms on the cozy and quiet first floor, a good night's sleep is right downstairs. There is a California king bed in one of the suites and two twin beds in the other - all with pillow-top mattresses and down bedding. We use all white linens and towels so you can see how clean they are. All rooms have LCD HDTVs. There is a spacious walk-in shower in the king bath and a shower/tub combo in the twin bath.

~ MORE AMENITIES ~

In case the sounds and waves of the pacific ocean cannot completely take you away from reality, a secured high speed WiFi network is available throughout the unit. An inside laundry room with full size washer/dryer makes it easy to keep those beach attires clean and dry. There are two parking spaces in the gated garage, and a storage unit in the garage to store your surf boards!

~ ATTRACTIONS ~

You'll love the wonderful Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar at the pier, and many more dining options within short walking distance downtown. On Sundays stroll to Farmer's Market on Del Mar street for flowers, fresh fruit, and vegetables, and maybe even catch the street art fair. You can go fishing off the pier or try your hand (and feet) at some of the best surfing in the country. San Clemente is located half way between Los Angeles and San Diego, close to Disneyland, Knottsberry Farm, Sea World, Wild Animal Park, Legoland, Hollywood, Getty Museum, and Universal Studios. The Pacific Surfliner train arrives daily at the pier for a coastline excursion.

~ SPECIAL NOTES ~

Like most coastal units, there's no air-conditioning. Open the windows and sliding door, the ocean breeze will do the job.
The garage gate clearance is 6'3" - please note for high profile vehicles.
There is a Ring camera outside the unit monitoring the common area between the elevator and our front door.

~ READY TO BOOK? ~

Escape to San Clemente and enjoy the serene beaches, warm people, and interesting culture! Truly a vacation you will never forget and one that will have you returning year after year.


Keywords: San Clemente, Pier, Penthouse, Beach, Vacation, Rental, Surf, Sand, Sun, Southern California, Ocean, View, Sea, Train, Whale, Dolphin, Disneyland, SeaWorld, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orange County

Property manager

Owner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed on street, nowhere on premise
Please shake off sand outside the unit, and before doing laundry.
The fireplace is a non-vented gas firebox. Please don't throw in paper, woods, and other materials.
Please abide Association Rules posted in the unit.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

San Clemente

Located in San Clemente, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Mission San Juan Capistrano and Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Avenida del Mar and San Clemente Farmers Market. Bamboo and Beyond and Ocean Institute are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Clemente, CA

What's nearby

  • San Clemente Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Clemente City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casa Romantica - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avenida del Mar - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Clemente State Beach - 13 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 2 min walk
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fisherman's Restaurants - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bagel Shack - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous View, Steps to Beach - San Clemente Pier Penthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous View, Steps to Beach - San Clemente Pier Penthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous View, Steps to Beach - San Clemente Pier Penthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous View, Steps to Beach - San Clemente Pier Penthouse located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of San Clemente Pier, The Pier Beach and San Clemente City Beach. T-Street Beach and Casa Romantica are also within 10 minutes. San Clemente Pier Station is only a 2-minute walk.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful penthouse
Perfect place for us. Everyone was very impressed with the location and views of the ocean. The penthouse is very clean and updated. Comfortable beds too. Great shower in the master bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, Great Condo
Had a wonderful time. Steps from the pier and miles of beaches. There are several restaurants within walking distance. Condo is clean, updated and nicely furnished.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tod B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Location is second to none. The property is exactly as represented. Very well equipped, clean and quiet. We love coming to OC and have stayed in many beach communities. San Clemente is our favorite and we will be back to this property. Julia was easy easy to reach, friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnold D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
This is a great place to stay. Comfortable and Felt at home immediately. Relax, walk to beach or restaurants. Great views!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed here before and find it to be nice and convenient to the beach, pier and town. Owners are easy to reach and responsive.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendall H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and location!
The location and view are incredible! We had the best time. Helpful to have parking and walking distance to the pier and beach and shops! Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SoCal get away
Beautiful and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., RALEIGH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Clemente Stay
It was truly excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Clemente beach
We needed a place to have visits from our granddaughters/spouse and this property was perfect. We were able to park and walk to most destinations and the space accommodated a few family dinners nicely. I totally recommend this property for a great San Clemente family stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay ever!!!
This year we decided on San Clemente over Newport Beach to get out of ‘Hot Box’… Great choice!! This place is a Crows Nest in that it has amazing view of pier and beach/ocean, which mean multiple windows that open from many directions, very comfortable and easy to ventilate. And it was tested the past couple hot nights with good sleep… Newly appointed decor and well stocked kictchen a plus…spacious parking for two cars without the 25 point turns getting out of Newport rentals… Easy walk to pier and some good breakfast options or pizza… The entire town has good dining within five minute drive… we will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view
Updated unit with great views and quick walk to beach, pier and town. Owners were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen D., Mesa, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Probably the best view in the bowl
Not too much to say about the property that the pics can't describe. My wife and I stayed in this building 2 years ago in a different unit. We are now spoiled, from the location, to the bedrooms, views, yah it's that good. From covered secure parking to the much needed elevator to the front door of the unit, (yes you will use it bc why not and it's great when unloading all the crap from the car :) You walk into an unassuming bottom floor, bedrooms, laundry, always cool with great beds and great bathrooms. Then you walk upstairs to a never ending view of the ocean horizon, then n to Dana Point, views everywhere. Now I will say there is heat and a fireplace however, we didn't want the heat, just the fire for effect. Apparently they turn it off in the summer, no biggie. Also might I suggest taking the daybed from its current local and place it where the 2 chairs current reside in the living room? Then maybe add in a desk to the space where the daybed currently resides? My wife and I frequently work from the rental as we work from home, not a deal breaker, just a thought to attract more that are crazy enough to visit SC every 2 mos and don't want to take vaca time :) Everything you need is here but may I add, bring your own red solo cups or tumblers as there aren't any cups larger than 8oz, at least that we found. All in all not a bad thing to say about this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, convenient gem of a location
The hosts were kind an accessible. And the location is more beautiful than even the pictures can capture. It was a restful and wonderful option For hosting my parents from out of town. They loved being able to walk to so many little shops in cafés
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than advertised
I'm still new to renting vacation homes and I was anxious to see what I would get. It looked so nice in the photos. The rental process, the check-in process -- all of it went smoothly. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. But we checked into Julia's place and it was beyond our expectations. Honestly, the photos don't do it justice. Whether it was the beachy decor (we went online to see if we could buy her chairs) or the amazing view, we just loved everything. The bedrooms were big and each had a bathroom. That was key. And a bathroom upstairs. A big bed for my wife and I and two smaller ones in the other room for the monsters And don't discount the futon in the living room in front of the window. That's where my wife and I napped in the afternoons. Julia made it so easy to get in and out of. She was responsive and informative -- a pleasure to deal with. The unit was a block off the beach. The dedicated parking behind a secure gate was fantastic. The walk to the shore was short. The big danger is the place that you pass across the street from the beach with the crepes and the mimosas. It can really suck you in. Having beach chairs and umbrellas on site was SO helpful. I just adore this spot.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view
This was a lovely home with all amenities and facilities. Beautiful view, convenient parking, nice walk to beach and pier. Highly recommend this for short or long term vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM D., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't Wait to Stay Here Again!
We truly enjoyed this property. We have stayed in various places in the area over the years and this is top of the list. The location was perfect, right in the middle of things but also quiet at night. The views from the Penthouse were spectacular, as advertised. and the beach was RIGHT THERE. The unit was spacious, clean, great layout, well stocked with everything we needed. The owner's description of the property is spot on, no embellishments at all. We really liked this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very pleasant stay
This is a nice two-bedroom property with good views of the ocean and pier in a very good location. The parking is handy. The property appeared fresh, clean, and had obviously just undergone a well done renovation. There is nothing junkie in this property. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good location and decent stay for the money
Our only complaints about this property is it's a bit outdated and not very clean (floors). The bed was very comfortable and the view from the balcony is spectacular. For the price, it worked. The garage parking was nice and you can't beat the location. Just don't walk around barefoot! Make note that there is no ac and the bedrooms are on the lower level with no view.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

carrie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. Great space. Will be back
Had a fantastic time. Nice property. Great ocean views
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Clemente Condo
Beautiful condo very close to ocean and pier. Would recommend staying here, price was affordable for the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay
The location is great and we enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the views. The layout of the condo was comfortable for our family of 4 (two teenagers). We appreciated the use of beach towels, body boards and beach chairs! San Clemente is a great town!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Christine B., California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and view with parking!
This upper level condo is in a pleasant setting on a quiet street a short block from the pier and beach, where there are a few restaurants, and a slightly longer but very pleasant walk to the main strip with an abundance of shops and eateries. The small balcony has a grill and seating for four, and a sweet sunset view of the beach, pier, and palm trees aplenty - our photos say it all. We enjoyed feeling the cool breeze at night and the overhead fan. The layout is nice with the living and dining upstairs. The condo has clearly been heavily used and although everything was in good working condition, there is evident wear and tear. The host was pleasant and responsive, provided clean beach towels, and the kitchen was well equipped. The parking garage was a huge bonus and extremely convenient, with the elevator opening up literally at the front door. We didn’t use laundry but there is a separate laundry room with non-stacked machines - a rarity. We enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend for others looking for a quiet spot close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michaella G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views
The location and views of this property were fantastic. Two garage parking spots is a rare find, and the proximity to restaurants and the beach was really nice. I also enjoyed the beach chairs that were supplied!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pei K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
Overall, I enjoyed my stayed in this penthouse unit. The location is near the San Clemente Pier and is close to the beach and restaurants. Neighbors were pretty quiet (hardly saw anyone when I was there). Unit is space and clean. It's near surfspots I hit during the stay so that's cool. One quirkness of the place is the garage entrance is pretty low (just over 6'). That introduces a bit of logistic challenge with my SUP board carried on my SUV rooftop. But I worked around it easily enough. Will consider renting the unit again when I come back to the area next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and View
The property was just what we were looking for. A nice, quiet location that was steps to the pier with a panoramic ocean view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Owner

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We're a family of four - long time residents of beautiful south Orange County. We've traveled near and far, enjoyed different scenery and cultures, but at the end of the day, the sounds and scenes of the Southern California coast are still the closest to our heart! This is our family vacation home. We'd like to share it with you, and hope you enjoy it just as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We love the charm of the small seaside village of San Clemente downtown. Our home is a short drive away so we can come and relax in our beach penthouse often. Blessed with wonderful weather and year-round sunshine, this quaint beach town is a perfect getaway paradise at any time. We enjoy the many restaurants, art galleries, and local specialty shops, especially the fishing pier and beach trail from the North Beach to Califia State Beach Park. And don't forget the popular T-Street surfing beach!

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with the gorgeous views the first time we stepped into this beach condo. The sunset, the moonlight, and the crashing waves are so enchanting. We like to stroll down the street to Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar, and visit the Farmer's Market on Sunday mornings. The kids are thrilled that they can just carry their boards to the pier or T-Street and surf, and we can even see them from the window!

Languages:

English

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