San Clemente, California

:This article is about a city in Orange County. For other meanings, see San Clemente (disambiguation).

Geography

San Clemente is located at 33°26'16" North, 117°37'13" West (33.437828, -117.620397){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.6 km² (18.4 mi²). 45.6 km² (17.6 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.03% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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San Clemente is a premier surfing destination, catching swells all year long. Going from South to North, they include Trestles (technically just south of the city line), State Beach, Rivieras, T-Street, The Peir, 204s, North Beach, and Poche. San Clemente High School has won 6 out of 7 most recent NSSA National Titles, and the city has a large concentration of surf board shapers and manufactures. Surf legand, Hobie Alter Jr. resides in the city (as of 2005).

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Interstate 5 runs through San Clemente. The Foothill Transportation Corridor is planned to connect Mission Viejo to the Orange/San Diego county line and will run along the east side of San Clemente on its way to I-5.

Related Topics:
Interstate 5 - Foothill Transportation Corridor

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Poche beach is located on the north side of San Clemente, California. Known for its stinky tunnel that provides beach access, the wave is not very popular unless there is a large swell with a low tide. It is also one of the best kitesurfing spots in South Orange County due to the propensity for side/onshore wind (spots such as Sunset Beach on the north side of Orange County has stronger and more reliable winds than South Orange County). Original kitesurfers at this spot include Richard West and Full Plane Wayne Cook way back in 2002. The Shorecliffs Beach Club (Private) has a very attractive building, parking lot, and play area/paddle board court at the beach. Life guards are provided in the summer season.

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After the attacks on September 11, 2001 on the World Trade Center in New York, someone placed an American Flag on a beached tree stump. The flag moved deep emotion in the area and local artists painted pictures of the scene. It was featured on the cover of an Orange County Magazine.

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