San Clemente is ideally located right in between Los Angeles and San Diego. The city spans 15 square miles of scenic foothills and pristine coastline and is lovingly referred to as the Spanish Village by the Sea.  At first glance the Spanish tile roofs and white stucco walls against the blue waters of the Pacific are reminiscent of the Greek Isles, just as Ole Hanson envisioned when he founded the town in 1925.

In 1969, an event occurred which accelerated the growth and reputation of San Clemente. In that year former President Nixon purchased a Spanish mansion in the southern part of town that was built by Hamilton Cotton in 1927. This "Western White House" became the site of numerous historical meetings. 

San Clemente boasts "The World's BEST Climate", with sunshine 342 days per year. The annual average temperature is 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Whether you are coming to shop, dine, play on the beach or just relax, San Clemente offers the BEST of everything, including the most perfect weather conditions. The Spanish Village by the Sea features hundreds of shops and places to eat, drink and relax. The BEST of these establishments are listed on this Web Site with detailed information on their products, services and menus as well as interactive mapping that will direct you to their front door.

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