San Clemente California Map

About San Clemente, California

San Clemente is a locality in Orange County, California, United States. It has a population of 63,273. The population density is 1335.8 people per km². San Clemente is located at 33.4270°N, 117.6120°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92673.

San Clemente unfolds along a stretch of Southern California coastline where the Santa Ana Mountains begin their gentle descent towards the Pacific. It lies 5.7 miles east-south-east of Dana Point, CA (from Dana Point, CA: bearing 119°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-east of Laguna Niguel. The land here is characterized by rolling hills, often a verdant green after winter rains, giving way to chaparral that clings tenaciously to the slopes. The air itself carries a distinct scent, a mingling of salt spray and the dry, herbal perfume of coastal sage, especially potent as the sun begins its slow dip towards the horizon, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. The rhythm of San Clemente is one of sun-drenched days and cool, breezy evenings, a cadence dictated by the ocean's ebb and flow. The story of San Clemente is deeply entwined with its Spanish heritage, evident in the missions and villas that still echo its founding vision as a Spanish-style paradise. This coastal gem, once a sprawling ranch, was envisioned and developed in the 1920s, a period that left an indelible mark on its architectural character. The local economy, while historically tied to agriculture and land development, now thrives on tourism, drawing visitors to its famously surf-friendly beaches and charming village atmosphere. The iconic pier, a weathered sentinel against the vast blue, serves as a gathering point, a place where fishermen cast their lines and families stroll, all under the watchful gaze of the gulls that wheel overhead. The distinctive Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, with its red-tiled roofs and stucco facades, lends San Clemente a timeless elegance, a palpable sense of place that whispers of bygone eras.

About This San Clemente Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of San Clemente, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.426973, -117.611992. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on San Clemente and Orange County.

Detailed location data for San Clemente includes the ZIP code (92672), telephone area code (949), county seat of Orange County (Santa Ana), and school district assignment (Capistrano Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct San Clemente is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.