San Clemente - Poche Beach

This small poche, or “pocket” beach is located at the northern most end of San Clemente. It can be accessed by a stairway on the inland side of Pacific Coast Hwy, just south of the end of Camino Capistrano leads to an underpass beneath the highway and the railroad tracks; follow this path to the beach, which has a volleyball court. On the beach is Shorecliffs Beach Club- member's only (source: CA Coastal Commission). There is no beach side parking, there are meters on Camino Capistrano. Reminders: There is a 3-day rain advisory after each rain storm, use caution as bacteria levels can increase during this period. The County Environmental Health staff advises swimmers that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters adjacent to storm drains, creeks and rivers. Swimmers should avoid coastal waters impacted by discharging storm drains creeks and rivers, and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet weather conditions. As an extra precaution remain 500 ft away on either side from any outfalls.