San Clemente Charmer - Blue Whale Inn #A

Love San Clemente's great weather and relaxing beach vibe but not the prices? The pricing of this unit reflects its pros & cons. Pros: View of ocean!! Super convenient - just a short walk to the beach, scenic walking trails, coffee shops/restaurants. Private balcony, BBQ, and kitchenette. Cons: Unit is on the smaller size; perfect for singles, a couple, or small family; some noise potential. Additional info: Bedroom sleeps 2 (queen bed), two extra folding cots in closet.

* Private balcony with views and BBQ (propane)
* High-speed internet via WiFi / Ethernet also available
* Smart TV: Netflix and Amazon Prime capable with your username and password
* Beds: bedroom - 1 queen; two folding single beds in closet
* Ceiling fans in each room/ Portable fan in closet/ No AC
* Laundry: Coin operated washer & dryer in garage (need quarters $1.25 wash and $1.25 dry or can pay with phone app)
* "Mr. Coffee" coffee maker - uses filters (not Keurig pods)
* Beach equipment: wagon, beach chairs, umbrella, and towels
* Family games: Monopoly, Uno, Tangrams, etc.
* Garage: 1 car maximum (garage). A crew cab truck will not fit in garage.
* Street parking: for oversized SUV w/roof-rack, etc.
* E-V charger for electric cars. No additional fee.

Manager available on-site and/or via cell phone.

San Clemente’s “signature” palm-covered umbrellas line San Clemente State Beach (.2 miles away - walking distance), providing a sense of tropical serenity to your visit as you relax in the shade. Volleyball nets and fire-pits for roasting marshmallows add to this beach’s charm. Be sure to take a walk along the historic San Clemente Pier where you will see fishermen casting their nets and if lucky, you’ll spot some dolphins or whales. Grab some clam chowder while at the base of the pier or stop by Fisherman’s Restaurant. Great surfing at this beach is a given. Note: Dogs are not allowed on the beach or on the pier, but there are great walking trails for Fido all along the beach. (See San Clemente Coastal Trail - directions) While on the walking trail, keep your eyes open for hidden painted rocks, painted by local artists! You might also find these hidden gems in Downtown San Clemente (see directions), the quintessential California beach town!

TRAIN STATIONS
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner (walking distance) - take train to San Diego or LA
Metro (about a mile) - take metro to nearby coastal towns


SAN CLEMENTE COASTAL WALKING TRAIL
Just head toward the pier (0.2 miles away) and there is a trail adjacent to the train tracks that extends 2.3 miles (about a mile in each direction from the pier) along the San Clemente Coast. This is a relatively flat trail and beautiful coastal views can be seen for the entirety of the walk making it one of our favorite San Clemente walking trails.

DOWNTOWN SAN CLEMENTE Avenida Del Mar & Camino Del Mar
quintessential California beach town with trend shops and dining

GEAR RENTAL
Bicycles San Clemente, 1900 E. El Camino Real
San Clemente Cyclery, 2801 S. Camino Real
San Clemente Surfboard Rentals , 820 S. Camino Real St. L
San Clemente Electric Bikes and Rentals, 2345 S El Camino Real


SAN CLEMENTE SURF SCHOOL - 2102 S. Camino Real
Surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and gear rentals
Convenient meeting location at the pier;

SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE - 150 E. Avenida Magdalena
Well manicured public golf course

OUTLET STORES - 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672
Just off interstate 5 - a plethora of outlet stores including Nike, Calvin Klein, Converse, Loft and more

RAINBOW SANDALS - 326 Calle de los Molinos
A “staple” of beach-living in San Clemente, Rainbow sandals are world renowned for comfort and quality. Great gifts too!

SAN CLEMENTE LIBRARY 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
Spanish-styled architecture, outside lawn for picnics, easy walk from pier, great selection of books

CASA ROMANTICA LOCAL CULTURAL CENTER AND GARDENS - 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente
Beautiful grounds; local history lesson!

SURFING HERITAGE and CULTURE CENTER - 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672
Original boards, photographs - a must if you enjoy surfing and want to learn more about the history of the sport

Nearby Beaches:
San Onofre Beach 3 miles south of San Clemente on Interstate 5 at Basilone Road - dog friendly trails
Trestles Beach (1/w mile walk from parking area) - hard to get to but well worth-it for surfers.

To ensure an enjoyable stay while respecting our home and community, please note the following house rules:
* Check-in: 4 pm or thereafter // Check-out: 10 am
* Dog-friendly. Must be house-trained.
* Dogs may not be left unattended in unit if they are barkers/whiners.
* All vacation rentals in San Clemente have strict noise rules after 10 pm.