8 AM
Trestles Dawn Patrol
Lower Trestles (San Onofre) · Active
The world-class Trestles break is 20 minutes by bike from the pier. Dawn patrol is the move before the contest surfers show up.
10 AM
Metrolink to the Beach
North Beach Metrolink Station · Active
The Pacific Surfliner stops at San Clemente North Beach - one of the most convenient car-free beach rides in Southern California.
7:03 PM
sun-timed
Pier Bowl Surf
San Clemente Pier bowl · Active
The pier bowl creates a reliable left break. Best in the late afternoon when the offshore grooming picks up before sunset.
7:33 PM
sun-timed
Pier Sunset Walk
San Clemente Pier · Sunset
The short wooden pier with a direct Pacific horizon - the Spanish tile rooftops of the hillside are the backdrop.
San Clemente Ocean Festival
Annual celebration on the beach and pier with ocean sports competitions, live music and a classic Southern California beach party atmosphere.
Fiesta Street Fair
Del Mar Ave pedestrian promenade closes for a street fair with local artisans, live entertainment and the village community.
San Clemente Triathlon
Swim-bike-run through the Spanish Village, starting on the beach and climbing the iconic SC hillside. Scenic and brutal in equal measure.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.