Review:

While Trestles Beach is technically in San Diego County, as the northernmost beach within San Onofre State Beach, it’s accessed from Orange County’s San Clemente. The beach is among the most popular local surf spots, though rife with a locals only vibe, as visitors can see from the spray painted warnings on the path leading to the beach. Enjoy watching the surfers, or take a 1-mile stroll down to the Trestles Wetland Natural Preserve. This area where the San Mateo Creek flows to the ocean is a popular bird-watching spot. The San Mateo Campground is located nearby and is also the trailhead for several hikes through the San Onofre State Park.

3929 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672, Phone: 949-492-4872

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