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Poche Beach
San Clemente, CA
Free street parking on Camino Capistrano
By Simir Shah
This small county beach at the Dana Point–San Clemente line is reached by stairs and a pedestrian underpass beneath PCH and the railroad. There are no restrooms, and the creek outlet here has a history of bacteria advisories, so check ocbeachinfo.com before kids swim. It's a quieter, low-key spot for sandcastles and tide-watching.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
Happening near here
- San Clemente Pumpkins & Harvest Festival (Outlets at San Clemente)San Clemente · 2 mi
- San Clemente Village Art FaireSan Clemente · 3 miFree
- Little Folk Club Halloween Singalong (Bump Out Park)Dana Point · 3 miFree
- Día de los Muertos Altar at Mission San Juan CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano · 4 mi
South OC depth 2026Small county beach
Map
Tides today
Next low tide
2:59 AM
1.4 ft
Next high tide
9:41 PM
4.5 ft
Predictions from NOAA · Newport Bay Entrance station
Nearby places
Pines ParkDana Point · Parks & Hiking<1 miCapistrano Beach ParkDana Point · Beaches & Coast<1 miOutlets at San ClementeSan Clemente · Shopping & Treats1 miOle Hanson Beach ClubSan Clemente · Beaches & Coast2 miNorth Beach (San Clemente)San Clemente · Beaches & Coast2 miDoheny State BeachDana Point · Beaches & Coast2 mi
Keep planning
Eat nearby in San Clemente
- Gibroni's PizzaPizza & Italian · $$ · kids menu
- Orange County CreamerySweets & Treats · $
- The Riders Club CafeBurgers & American · $$
- Pedro's TacosMexican & Tacos · $