San Clemente
Real Estate
Spanish in style, San Clemente real estate was greatly influenced
by the founder of San Clemente, California, Ole Hanson, in 1928. Real Estate
prices in San Clemente average $582,750 for a single family home. The most
famous San Clemente real estate, of course, was the Western White House in
the Nixon era.
San Clemente California
San Clemente is considered a laid back, sleepy Orange County
California community primarily located along the beach. San Clemente claims
to have the best year round climate in America, certainly in California. The
population of San Clemente is 34,796. In recent years San Clemente has seen
rapid development and now downtown has over 300 shops. The median age of this
Orange County town is 38. The median income is $57,384.
San Clemente Education
The Capistrano
Unified School District serves San Clemente and has a reputation for academic
excellence.
Five of the district schools have been recipients of the National
Blue Ribbon Award and seventeen schools have been designated as California
Distinguished Schools.
Recreation in San Clemente
Doheny State Park and San Clemente State Park are popular sites for surfing,
fishing and camping. Doheny Interpretive
Center, located at the state beach, includes 5 aquariums and an indoor tide
pool.
San Onofre State
Beach offers 3 miles of sandy beach popular with swimmers and surfers
alike. Trails lead to campgrounds on the sandstone bluffs. Trestles Beach
nearby is a favorite of surfers. Whales, dolphins and sea lions can occasionally
be seen offshore.
The city has over 15 city parks with picnic facilities, play
areas, amphitheaters and sports fields.
Culture & Attractions
One can visit the Nautical Heritage Society and Museum, dedicated
to the history of sailing. Spot it by the "Lighthouse" on top of
the roof and the one-ton cannon outside.
Visitors step back in history over 200 years at the Mission
San Juan Capistrano,
the birthplace of Orange County. It hosts many festivals and events throughout
the year.
Festivals & Fun
The San Clemente Ocean Festival is an annual event that began
as a competition between lifeguards. This event now includes sand castle competitions,
art shows, free clinics on body surfing and much more.
Sea Fest is a cook off, surfing competition, arts and craft show with live
entertainment.
Dixieland Jazz Festival is a day of music and always a sellout so plan ahead
for this one.
Nearby attractions include Dana
Point Harbor housing 2500 yachts in its marina and over 50 specialty shops
and restaurants. The tall ship Californian that travels between Northern and
Southern California offers day sailing trips and is headquartered here, as
is another majestic tall ship, the schooner "Pilgram".
The area has a wide range of eateries from quaint local spots
to exquisite upscale dining. Close by is shopping at the South Coast Plaza
in Costa Mesa.
