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Attractions, Entertainment, and Points of Interests
San Clemente History
San Clemente was the vision of Ole Hansen, who founded the town in 1925. He created his version of a coastline paradise along this stretch of hills that slope gently down to the sea. When you survey the town from the freeway, you'll see residences ringing the hillsides above the town's center, and palm trees polka-dotted among Spanish tile roofs.
On your way north out of town note the quaint architecture of the Ole Hansen Beach Club located one half block west of El Camino Real on Avenida Pico. This bathing club dates from the early part of this century, when it was used for the US Olympic swimming trails for the 1932 Olympics held in Los Angeles. The Swimming pool is still in use, and the clubs seaside vista makes it a popular spot for weddings and receptions.
San Clemente Pier
End of Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA
(949) 361-8219
The gem of San Clemente is its municipal pier, set on beautiful San Clemente City Beach
and reaching out over the Pacific. Fishing is permitted from the pier. A popular surfing
spot(T Street) is located just south of the pier.
San Clemente State Beach/Calafia State Beach
Avenida Calafia and Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, CA
Lifeguard (949) 492-5172
Camping(949) 492-3156
Just south of San Clemente City Beach is San Clemente State Beach, home of the surfing
spot know as "Toads"-for "Take off and Die". If you're not surfing,
you can still enjoy the overnight camping, cookout facilities here. There are 157 sites,
72 with RV hookups.
San Clemente Golf Course
150 E Aveida Magdalena, San Clemente, CA
(949) 492-1997
According to connoisseurs, this is still one of the best and oldest golf courses in the
state of California. There is a view of the Pacific Ocean from every hole, including the
stunning 15th hole. Located just above El Camino Real and the I-5, this municipal golf
course is open to everyone. Be sure to book your desired starting time seven days in
advance. Call for green fees and rentals.
San Clemente Shore Cliffs Golf Course
501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, CA
(949) 492-1177
The Golf Trekker Describes Shore cliffs as " a very tight course with a lot of water
throughout. Ocean view on seven holes." Originally built in 1962, this course weaves
in and out of a canyon, so the changes in course elevation are quite a challenge.
Cabrillo Playhouse
202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, CA
(949) 492-0465
Broadway plays and musicals are performed regularly at this, one of several community
playhouses around Orange County. Call for current program and show times. Cabrillo is
located one block north of Avenida Del Mar.
