About San Clemente

San Clemente (Spanish for "St. Clement") is a coastal city located on the California Coast, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. The southernmost city of Orange County 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".

The official city flower is the bougainvillea, and the official city tree is the coral. San Clemente is also the southernmost city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

What is known in San Clemente?

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

Downtown's tree lined streets, plazas, and seating areas encourage pedestrian activity, particularly along Avenida Del Mar and the El Camino Real intersection, providing a wonderful shopping and dining experience.

The coastal city is also famous for surfing and has a rich surfing culture.

What makes San Clemente attractive to visit?

San Clemente draws visitors in with its beautiful beaches, but its excellent shopping destinations are a can’t-miss. The Outlets at San Clemente see visitors from every corner of Southern California and are worth a stop for any avid shopper visiting Orange County. This Spanish-style shopping village offers views out into the Pacific while you're moving between stores. It’s a great place to take a walk, even if you’re not in the mood to try on clothes, but if you are, over sixty outlets await.

For a more local experience, visit San Clemente’s downtown district. Here, you can find a number of specialty shops with plenty to peruse including San Clemente-exclusive gifts, surf equipment, wine, clothes, and more. Downtown San Clemente also features a diverse dining scene. From fine dining and ethnic foods to wine bars and breweries, visitors can find the perfect place to relax after a full day of shopping.