What is San Clemente, CA known for?

San Clemente residents often think of their town as paradise—where the 1920's vision of a Spanish Village by the Sea still lingers, the sun shines 342 days a year and the conveniences of metropolitan Southern California are balanced by fresh ocean air and beaches untouched by time. read more

Located on the California Coast, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego at the southern tip of the county, it is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate and its Spanish Colonial style architecture. San Clemente's city slogan is "Spanish Village by the Sea". read more

However, if you ask anyone who has lived in San Clemente for a while what it’s really known for, the answer is usually the same - the weather. It’s darn near perfect year round. And while San Clemente does have good surfing at Trestles Beach on the southern end of town, it’s the small-town atmosphere that people love and come back for. read more

San Clemente has long been known for its Spanish style architecture. Known as the “Spanish Village by the Sea”. Downtown San Clemente restaurants and shops are adorned with red tile roofs, cream stucco walls, and dark wood doors and windows. read more

The San Clemente Island loggerhead shrike is an endangered species that the Navy is taking steps to protect. The San Clemente Island fox is an indigenous species. Feral goats roamed the island for centuries, reaching a population of 11,000 in 1972, when their effect on indigenous species was realized. By 1980 the population had been reduced to 4,000. read more