San Clemente City Beach (Corto Ln.)
About
San Clemente City Beach (Corto Ln.) is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 2 miles from the town of San Clemente. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are not allowed. Late summer into early fall is the warmest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Laguna Beach show highs around 81°F in August and September with almost no wet days, while winter highs sit in the upper 60s. The closest trail is the San Clemente Beach Trail, just 0.2 miles away. The San Pablo Trail and the California Coastal Trail are both within about a mile and a half. For an overnight stay, Doheny State Beach Campground is about 5 miles away.
Beach Details
Dogs
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
San Clemente City Beach (Corto Ln.)
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–81°F and lows of 44–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Laguna Beach, CA weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan68° high44° low
- Feb68° high45° low
- Mar69° high48° low
- Apr72° high50° low
- May74° high54° low
- Jun76° high58° low
- Jul79° high60° low
- Aug81° high61° low
- Sep81° high58° low
- Oct77° high55° low
- Nov72° high49° low
- Dec67° high44° low
Nearby
San Clemente Beach TrailHikingPhoto: vagueonthehow — CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)0.2 mi- San Pablo TrailHiking1.4 mi
California Coastal TrailHikingPhoto: pproenxa, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)1.5 mi- Forster Ranch Ridgeline TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Rancho San Clemente Ridgeline TrailHiking2.4 mi
Panhe Nature TrailHikingPhoto: pproenxa, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)2.5 mi- Prima Desecha TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Doheny State Beach CampgroundCamping5.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit San Clemente City Beach (Corto Ln.)
Best months: Year-round. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
68° / 44°
6 wet
Feb
68° / 45°
6 wet
Mar
69° / 48°
5 wet
Apr
72° / 50°
3 wet
May
74° / 54°
1 wet
Jun
76° / 58°
1 wet
Jul
79° / 60°
0 wet
Aug
81° / 61°
0 wet
Sep
81° / 58°
1 wet
Oct
77° / 55°
2 wet
Nov
72° / 49°
3 wet
Dec
67° / 44°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Laguna Beach, CA, 12.5 mi away at 44 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
