Things to do in San Clemente
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Pier
San Clemente Pier is a renowned landmark located in the charming coastal city of San Clemente, California, United States. This iconic pier, stretching over 1,200 feet into the Pacific Ocean, offers breathtaking views of the shoreline, stunning sunsets, and a unique perspective of the city.
Visitors to the San Clemente Pier can enjoy a variety of activities. The Pier is a popular spot for fishing, with no fishing license required. Additionally, the area surrounding the pier is home to several excellent dining options, including the Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar, where you can enjoy fresh seafood with panoramic ocean views. The Pier is also a short walk from Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, a historic residence turned cultural center offering beautiful gardens and art exhibits. -
Beach, Hike, Park
San Clemente State Beach is located at the south end of the city of San Clemente, California. The area around San Clemente is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate and its Spanish Colonial style architecture. The city slogan is "Spanish Village by the Sea." Visitors are attracted to the San Clemente area for its intense winds and dramatic location.
San Clemente has been a California state beach since 1937 and is popular among water sport enthusiasts, and anyone who wishes to escape from inland heat and nearby metropolitan areas for the day. The beautiful mile long beach stretches between the curling ocean surf and the foot of a steep bluff. -
Historical, Hidden Gems
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente, CA is south Orange County's major cultural institution. We are enhanced by our location in a 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival registered historic landmark. Casa Romantica has developed a reputation for wide-ranging cultural programming, including music, art, dance, theater, horticulture, and a lecture series that bring international talent to south Orange County.
Casa Romantica also hosts a variety of free arts education programs for children year-round. The institution’s annual Casa Romantica Music Festival and Academy has received critical praise for its comprehensive two-week music studies program in cello, piano, viola, and violin. Casa Romantica also offers a Summer Dance Workshop, a Spring Break Arts Week, various art, literature, and horticulture events to grades K-12, and welcomes children from the Capistrano Unified School District each year for STEAM-based field trips that examine the history of San Clemente and the coastal environment.