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Penthouse, sparkling ocean, sunset, city light Views, Central Air Conditioning

Condo with kitchen, steps from San Clemente Pier

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Direct access from unit to private patio view of beautiful sunset and ocean view
sunset view from private balcony of the unit
breathtaking view from private penthouse patio
Sunset view of ocean from private patio
Sunset view from unit

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 597.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, San Clemente Pier
  • Place, Casa Romantica
  • Place, San Clemente State Beach
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Penthouse, sparkling ocean, sunset, city light Views, Central Air Conditioning

Location, location, location, Stunning unobstructed ocean and sunset views from the living room, dining room, Kitchen, bedroom, 2 private patios ,located in Pier Bowl, 2 minutes Walk to the Beach, San Clemente Pier, restaurants and pubs, A walking distance to Amtrak, metro link. Unit provides scenic view of the ocean San Clemente hiking trail, walking distance to delightful old town Del Mar, where you can enjoy Shopping, gourmet Restaurants, scenic grassy picnic complete with benches and tables where you can relax and have lunch within walking distance, The unit itself is delight (lots of personality) It is Spacious has Bright Interior, open floor plan, Kitchen, complete with breakfast bar open to dining area and family room, sliding glass door provide access to the private rooftop balcony. relax and enjoy sparkling ocean view. Views of the San Clemente pier and city light view of Dana Point, awesome sunset views, floor to ceiling windows display the fantastic ocean view, I most love getting up early in the morning brewing my cup of coffee and gazing out at the beautiful ocean watching the surfers in the water, waves crashing on the beach such a relaxing feel. Plus, the many views of the ocean throughout the day. Fully furnished, laminated flooring throughout, Utilities included to include Wi-Fi and cable TV., Parking for 2 cars, One Car Garage and One Parking space in driveway. check out the video (click the video icon), we have another unit available in same building see vrbo listing #913313 for details

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 11:30 AM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable for children many steps to the unit
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Must sign vacation rental application within 24 hours of acceptance
no parties no walking on roof no smoking
no loud noises or music to disturb other residents

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Clemente

Located in San Clemente, this condo is in the city centre and near the beach. Trestles Wetlands Nature Preserve and Dana Point Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bamboo and Beyond and Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum. Ocean Institute and Orange County Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Map
San Clemente, CA

What's nearby

  • San Clemente Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Casa Romantica - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avenida del Mar - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Clemente City Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Clemente State Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 3 min walk
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rare Society Steakhouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beachfire Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Penthouse, sparkling ocean, sunset, city light Views, Central Air Conditioning pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Penthouse, sparkling ocean, sunset, city light Views, Central Air Conditioning?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Penthouse, sparkling ocean, sunset, city light Views, Central Air Conditioning?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Penthouse, sparkling ocean, sunset, city light Views, Central Air Conditioning?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Penthouse, sparkling ocean, sunset, city light Views, Central Air Conditioning located?

Located in the heart of San Clemente, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of San Clemente Pier, The Pier Beach and The Pier Beach. T-Street Beach and Casa Romantica are also within 10 minutes. San Clemente Pier Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean and check in was a breeze
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best views!

This property is absolutely stunning. The pictures don’t do justice. The place is decorated so cute and the views of the ocean are unbelievable. The location is so prefect walkable distance to beach and many little restaurants. This is a must stay place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ronald J., Saratoga, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

San Clemente beach house

Had a great second stay at The Castle. The Patio is such a relaxing place to hang out, unwind, and watch the sunset. Other unit owners are so friendly and helpful and always make you feel at home. Already looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Loved it!

We stayed for a month in this lovely condo. Highly recommend it. Close to beach and great views from the living room and deck. Owners are very responsive.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diana B., Berthoud Co

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views to die for!

This place is a gem. Yes there are stairs but the trade off is so worth it! Trust me. You are able to see the ocean, the pier and any fish that happen to swim by. Loved every minute of it. Thank you Loraine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing!

This is the perfect place to relax while staying in this beach town. Whether it is reading novels outside on the deck, enjoying cocktails overlooking the pier after a great beach afternoon, or sipping coffee quietly outside in the early morning, this location had it all. Great natural ventilation throughout the whole apartment - plus ceiling fans should they be needed on a hot day. Great communication with manager and rental has great COVID-relating cleaning between tenants, which was extremely reassuring. Overall, a wonderful, soothing place to just get away from the world for a little bit. Thank you for sharing this spot!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jorie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Heaven by the Shore

This condo had it all! The view. The location. A well stocked kitchen and baths. It was beautifully decorated, clean and spacious. The host was on top of everything and easy to reach if we had questions. We are a family of 5 from the Midwest who traveled to San Clemente so our kids could attend surf camp. The location was absolutely perfect. We could hear the calming sound of the ocean from our rooftop patio. We could walk to the beach every morning. We hardly ever used our rental car, but it was nice to have off-street parking at our unit so we didn't have to worry about parking. We fell in love with the condo and the city of San Clemente. If we are lucky enough to come back, I would stay here again and again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey M., Cedar Rapids

Unbelievable views!!!

We traveled from Iowa to California for a family wedding. We wanted something close to the beach that would fit our family of 3. This unit is WONDERFUL! It has everything you could need for a nice relaxing vacation. The pictures are exactly as it looked when we walked in. It is just a short walk to the beach which we really enjoyed. They had all kinds of beach necessities and toys to take to the beach. It was nice not to have to pack or buy these items. We absolutely loved sitting on the rooftop deck eating breakfast, looking at the ocean and enjoying the nice ocean breeze. The neighborhood is very quiet day and night which also made sitting out side enjoyable. There is a train that runs right along the beach also but it is so quiet that you hardly ever hear it. Unfortunately it was abnormally hot while we were there so the lack of air conditioning made it a little uncomfortable inside. Connie and Lorraine were wonderful and provided three tower fans to try to keep the condo cooler. Windows were open the whole week so being close to the ocean with that breeze helped also. My daughter's room (with an ocean view window) was cooler and had a TV which made it a great escape for her. San Clemente is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. If we ever get back to that area I would definitely look into this condo again...hopefully on a cooler week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed in the Penthouse at the Castle before and once again we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The location is perfect for enjoying the beach and pier and walking to town is an easy 5-10 minute stroll. The pictures don't do justice to the view by the way, we spent so much time on the patio/deck enjoying sunset dinners while gazing at Dana Point in the distance. Lorraine is easy to communicate with and is quick to respond to questions or concerns. We look forward to staying here again, hopefully very soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

We adored spotting dolphins from the terrace, watching flocks of pelicans every evening and beautiful sunsets. Top location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Beautiful views, great rooftop balcony, clean place with all the kitchen resources, close to the beach, responsive host.We love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful San Clemente spot

Our family of 5 loved our stay here! Great views, great beach access and proximity to San Clemente shops and restaurants. The house is cozy and beautiful and had everything we needed. We cooked at home a bunch and the kitchen was well stocked with what we needed to cook a meal. Forks were low when we arrived but the host was on top of it and supplied more right away. The rooftop patio was lovely for sitting in the sunshine and listening to and watching the ocean. We would definitely stay here again next time we visit!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finlay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation condo

My wife and I stayed for 8 days in February and the condo was as magical as it looks in the listing pictures. Very clean, quiet safe area, and easy walking distance to dozens of restaurants and the beach. Beach chairs and umbrella in the garage and coin laundry facility in the building. Lorraine was very responsive on text and this condo is perfect for a romantic getaway or a family vacation. I would highly recommend this condo!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving with family

What a beautiful property. We rented with our adult son and had additional family for Thanksgiving. The property was spacious enough for a group. The furniture and beds were comfortable. The charming electric fireplace gave warmth to the living room and the kitchennwas well stocked. The view was amazing, I saw dolphins every day off the cute deck. Restaurants and lots of walking easily accessible. The neighbors were welcoming. All 5 stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEAUTIFUL!!

This place is BEAUTIFUL!! Clean, close to the beach/shops, amazing view and Lorraine was so accommodating with our stay. Zero issues, will definitely love to stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place!

The view is amazing, the place is in great condition, appliances/AC all work great, fully stocked kitchen/cooking items, comfortable couches. My only issue was that the bedroom/bed description is a little inaccurate in the property description. One bedroom had a king bed and the other had a queen bed. There was an inflatable mattress and also a cot to put wherever they could fit. It worked for us though. Also, the internet was very slow, making the streaming channels very choppy. I believe that anyone will ignore these issues compared to how amazing everything else is.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Will be coming back! View is outstanding, Lorraine was prompt with returning messages, etc. Beds comfortable and plenty of bath towels were appreciated. The only thing that’s recommended at the Castle is more silverware but that’s a simple thing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

We had a great stay at the Castle! It was close to everything this charming beachside town had to offer. The unit itself was incredibly clean and well maintained. Lorraine checked on us often and made sure that we had everything we needed. Also, if traveling with a group, I highly recommend renting multiple units in this building. We did that completely coincidentally and it worked out perfectly. Thanks for a wonderful trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect week!

My sister and I stayed here for the week and it was amazing. Great space and location and unbeatable view. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Fam. Roman D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gigantische Aussicht in betagter Penthousewohnung

Sehr guter Aufenthalt, die Wohnung hat leider großteils einen in die Jahre gekommenen Teppich, was uns aus hygienischen Gründen prinzipiell nicht so gut gefällt. Eventuell müsste hier sowie die Bäder renoviert werden. Der Host war super, sie hat sofort reagiert bei Problemen und war sehr hilfsbereit! Gigantisch - und das überstrahlt alles - ist die Aussicht von der kleinen Dachterrasse und vom Wohnzimmer auf den schier endlosen Pazifik.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay in San Clemente

Our visit was to celebrate a 30th Wedding Anniversary. We loved San Clemente and the condo was fantastic, really clean and well decorated with amazing views looking out to the ocean and the pier. Lorraine communicated everything beforehand and we had a great stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 night stay San Clemente

Lovely home with a spectacular view! We loved the deck where you can hear and see waves crashing on the shore. We also loved being able to open the windows to feel the breeze, hear the waves and see the beautiful view from inside. Yes, there are a lot of steps, but totally worth it; just plan accordingly for carrying up luggage and groceries. Located close to the pier and there are lots of great places within walking and closeby driving distances. We had a great time; thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT view, nice location

Enjoyed being close to beach and main strip (Restaurants, boutiques). I chose the Penthouse for the view and roomy balcony, but there are a lot of stairs to the rental. This could be difficult for some people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

Beautiful view. Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

San Clemente Beach

Wonderful view of the ocean, easy short walk to the beach and San Clemente pier. Great location for attractions in the area. Property is on the third floor, access only by stairs. Property manager was superb with guidance and answers to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by lorraine olivares

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We are new to the quaint family Surf Town. Owner/operator delighted to come to this beautiful place.

Why they chose this property

we visited several beach areas throughout the years and discovered this quaint beach area. It is a beautiful relaxing beach area with lots of history. Walking distance to Old town Del Mar where you can enjoy shopping and restraunts. When we saw this building and the awesome ocean view we fell in love super close walk to the ocean, fantastic ocean view, 2 minutes walking distance to San Clemente Pier, old town shops on avenida de mar, gourmet restraunts, festivals and activities on the beach throughout the year, surf and swim competitions, farmers market on Sundays, new outlet shopping mall provides for good shopping, walking distance to relaxing beach trail, enjoy walking, running or enjoy a bike ride, lovely to walk your children and your doggie

What makes this property unique

Minutes to the sand, views of sparkling ocean, sunset, city light views, one car garage plus one space in driveway, open floor plan, one bedroom features ocean view, FANTASTIC OCEAN VIEW PLUS CITY LIGHT VIEW, VERY CLOSE TO THE PIER AND SAND, EXCELLENT LOCATION, THE STREET IS ON A ONE-WAY STREET (LESSER TRAFFIC CONGESTION)

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