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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 Twin Bed
Other sleeping area
1 Twin Bed
Other sleeping area
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
San Clemente Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E
View the sailboats, shorebirds, & sunrise from your balcony. Or pick up a boogie/surfboard at Pier Market & hit the waves. One block from the beach & local coffee shops, this perfect getaway will reinvigorate your life! Stroll or ride a bike along the scenic oceanside walkways. Enjoy Del Mar Blvd’s quaint shops & dining. Pet friendly. 2 bedroom. 1 King bed. trundle bed two single beds. //Pull-out sofa: double (cot available at request)
* Beds: bedroom #1- 1 king bed, bedroom#2- trundle bed two single beds * Private balcony with view, * Rooftop deck above unit E is reserved for unit E and the portion of the rooftop deck above unit D is reserved for unit D. The two rooftop decks are connected by a bridge/ * High-speed internet via WiFi & Ethernet * Smart TV: Netflix and Amazon Prime capable * Ceiling fans in each room/ Portable fan in closet/ No AC * Showers: indoor (hot/cold) and outdoor (cold water only) * Laundry: Washer is $2.50/load and Dryer is $1.50/load. * Cuisinart coffee maker - gold filter * Keurig Coffee Maker * Beach equipment: wagon, beach chairs, umbrella, and towels * Family games: Monopoly, Uno, Tangrams, etc. * Garage: 1 car maximum (garage) * Street parking: for oversized SUV w/roof-rack, etc. * E-V charger for electric cars in garage. No additional fee. * Additional units #A, #C, and #D available for multiple parties.
Owner will be available on-site or via cell phone to assist with any questions or concerns.
San Clemente’s “signature” palm-covered umbrellas line San Clemente State Beach (.2 miles away - walking distance), providing a sense of tropical serenity to your visit as you relax in the shade. Volleyball nets and fire-pits for roasting marshmallows add to this beach’s charm. Be sure to take a walk along the historic San Clemente Pier where you will see fishermen casting their nets and if lucky, you’ll spot some dolphins or whales. Grab some clam chowder while at the base of the pier or stop by Fisherman’s Restaurant. Great surfing at this beach is a given. Note: Dogs are not allowed on the beach or on the pier, but there are great walking trails for Fido all along the beach. (See San Clemente Coastal Trail - directions) While on the walking trail, keep your eyes open for hidden painted rocks, painted by local artists! You might also find these hidden gems in Downtown San Clemente (see directions), the quintessential California beach town!
TRAIN STATIONS Amtrak Pacific Surfliner (walking distance) - take train to San Diego or LA Metro (about a mile) - take metro to nearby coastal towns
SAN CLEMENTE COASTAL WALKING TRAIL Just head toward the pier (0.2 miles away) and there is a trail adjacent to the train tracks that extends 2.3 miles (about a mile in each direction from the pier) along the San Clemente Coast. This is a relatively flat trail and beautiful coastal views can be seen for the entirety of the walk making it one of our favorite San Clemente walking trails.
DOWNTOWN SAN CLEMENTE Avenida Del Mar & Camino Del Mar quintessential California beach town with trendy shops and dining
GEAR RENTAL Bicycles San Clemente, 1900 E. El Camino Real San Clemente Cyclery, 2801 S. Camino Real San Clemente Surfboard Rentals , 820 S. Camino Real St. L San Clemente Electric Bikes and Rentals, 2345 S El Camino Real
SAN CLEMENTE SURF SCHOOL - 2102 S. Camino Real Surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and gear rentals Convenient meeting location at the pier;
SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE - 150 E. Avenida Magdalena Well-manicured public golf course
OUTLET STORES - 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672 Just off interstate 5 - a plethora of outlet stores including Nike, Calvin Klein, Converse, Loft and more
RAINBOW SANDALS - 326 Calle de los Molinos A “staple” of beach-living in San Clemente, Rainbow sandals are world-renowned for comfort and quality. Great gifts too!
SAN CLEMENTE LIBRARY 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente Spanish-styled architecture, outside lawn for picnics, easy walk from Pier, great selection of books
CASA ROMANTICA LOCAL CULTURAL CENTER AND GARDENS - 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente Beautiful grounds; local history lesson!
SURFING HERITAGE and CULTURE CENTER - 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672 Original boards, photographs - a must if you enjoy surfing and want to learn more about the history of the sport
NEARBY BEACHES: * San Onofre Beach 3 miles south of San Clemente on Interstate 5 at Basilone Road - dog-friendly trails * Trestles Beach (1/2 mile walk from parking area) - hard to get to but well worth-it for surfers
* Dog-friendly. Must be house-trained. * For the well-being of your dog & guests, dogs may not be left unattended in unit if they are barkers/whiners. * No pet fee for one dog, but please contact owner re multiple dogs.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Property # 2420749
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the neighborhood
San Clemente
San Clemente is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Doheny State Beach and Trestles Wetlands Nature Preserve, while Mission San Juan Capistrano and The Coach House are cultural highlights. Ocean Institute and Orange County Natural History Museum are also worth visiting.
Is San Clemente Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at San Clemente Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E?
As of May 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Clemente Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E on Sep 7, 2026 start from $449, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at San Clemente Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at San Clemente Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is San Clemente Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E located?
Situated in San Clemente, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of San Clemente Pier, The Pier Beach, and T-Street Beach. Avenida del Mar and San Clemente Farmers Market are also within 10 minutes. San Clemente Pier Station is only a 4-minute walk.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. As others have said, the view from the entry door is stunning. The beds were very comfortable. Everything needed in the kitchen was provided. The short walk to the beach and pier was wonderful. We even saw dolphins on our first day! Definitely returning.
We had a great time while in San Clemente and Kevin was fantastic to work with. Beautiful view and short walking distance to both the pier and downtown. Thank you for your hospitality!
Close to everything and awesome view. It wasn’t very clean but I read the other reviews and knew this was the case going in… still for the price you can’t beat it.
This fabulous top floor ocean view unit really has the wow factor. We had a wonderful stay as the location is perfect to walk to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. The convenience of having an equipped kitchen and garage parking made our stay all the more relaxing. Kevin responded promptly to all our questions and pointed out the rooftop deck which is perfect for enjoying the sunset.
Wonderful and relaxing stay, with a fabulous patio with a view. Close walk to the beach or to the main street. Everything we need this place had with a full kitchen. Appreciated the garage parking as well. Would stay there again without hesitation.
Superb accommodations in a wonderful locale. This place was more than we hoped for! Our hosts were very communicative and everything we needed was at the property.
Great views and proximity to activities along the southern OC coast. We will return!
This is a lovely property - spacious, airy, comfortable, with very thoughtful touches. Property is super clean and well managed. Location is hard to beat - right next to the pier, beautiful views of the pier and sunset. Communication with the owner is super easy, and quick.
Very nice place with beautiful deck with and ocean and pier view. Short walk to beach and restaurants.Has everything you need for your stay. Pet friendly. Plan to return in the future.
We stayed here when visiting our son at Camp Pendleton and it was perfect! I didn't realize the view would be as great as it was! Also was walking distance to the pier and beach and just a quick 5 minute drive to the shops and restaurants -super close to the outlets! The second bathroom came in really handy and the space was a great size! Great communication with the owner who made check in and out a breeze! Will come back!
Laura A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2025
Laura,
Thank you, we look forward to your next visit.
Blue Whale Inn
This property exceeded our expectations. The view from Unit E was amazing. You could see the pier so clearly and sunsets from the top deck were breathtaking. The unit was clean and the kitchen had all the appliances. We will stay again.
Loved this comfortable property!
Upon opening the front door you are immediately greeted by an expansive view of the Pacific and the pier!!!A brief walk up a hill from the ocean and beach this apartment is perfectly situated
Within an easy .04 mile walk are shops and restaurants
You will have a nice balcony to enjoy the view; it has nice sitting for gorgeous subsets.
The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. Comfortable sofas and a great king sized bed.
Hosts are great communicators
Wonderful place to stay during your San Clemente visit!!
First thing you'll notice when you walk in the door is the amazing view of the Pacific. Property was very clean. Communication with managers was excellent. Unit is within a short walking distance to the San Clemente Pier and the Del Mar shopping district. In addition, San Clemente has a free city shuttle (by pier) that can take you to other areas in SC that are not within walking distance. Would definitely stay again.
My wife and I stayed here for 2 months during February and March of 2023 and the rental over exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, right up until the very last evening the place was incredible. Best view in Orange County from a balcony and the neighborhood could not be beat for peacefulness while still being young and active. The short 30 second walk down to the beach made this place a REAL GEM! We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a long or short stay. The WIFI was AMAZING!!!!!!!
Thanks again to the owners and thanks for the bottle of wine that was a real treat🙏
Clear instructions were provided for our arrival. Happy to have a garage for parking, though there was street parking available in a very safe neighborhood. Upon entry, we were greatly impressed with the view of the beach and pier. The temperature was perfectly beachy and the windows allowed for view and breeze. We were able to catch a movie in the family room. The smart TV has lots of options, and one is available in each bedroom. The bed/bedding was comfortable and spacious. Shower felt wonderful. Kitchen well equipped with necessary tools. I would have used the crockpot and cookbook if I wasn't wanting to try local restaurants. Beach necessities (towels, chairs, umbrellas, mats, toys, and wagon) provided for use. The walk to the beach is easily less than 5 min down hill, where there is the pier, crepes, coffee, ice cream, and convenience store. We will gladly return to this property in the future. We loved our stay.
Carl S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Shane Garrity
Hello! I love San Clemente, and I enjoy helping my family with our beach rentals in this relaxing California beach town. I am currently working as a Data Scientist at an internet company based in Southern California. I hope you enjoy your stay at my family's apartment building! It has become a special place for us, and I hope it will become a special place for you as well.
Why they chose this property
San Clemente’s signature palm-covered umbrellas line San Clemente State Beach (two blocks away - walking distance), providing a sense of tropical serenity to your visit as you relax in the shade. Volleyball nets and fire-pits for roasting marshmallows add to this beach’s charm. Be sure to take a walk along the historic San Clemente Pier where you will see fishermen casting their nets and if lucky, you’ll spot some dolphins or whales. Grab a snack while at the base of the pier or stop by Fisherman’s Restaurant. Great surfing at this beach is a given. Note: Dogs are not allowed on the beach or on the pier, but there are great walking trails for Fido all along the beach. While on the walking trail, keep your eyes open for hidden painted rocks, painted by local artists! You might also find these hidden gems in Downtown San Clemente, the quintessential California beach town!
What makes this property unique
The unit is within walking distance of just about everywhere. It’s less than 5 minutes to the beach, Pier, coffee shops, the Amtrak train station (an easy ride to San Diego) and restaurants & shops on Del Mar Street. // The unit has an attached garage with a laundry machine (uses quarters). Guests can park 2 cars on the property - one inside the garage & one in the driveway (in front of first car). Please remember to close the garage door after you park your car. There is also free street parking.
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