San Clemente's Vibrant Music Scene Hidden Gems and Local Favorites

I have always enjoyed a night on the town to check out the latest bands or appreciate a talented guitarist strumming during a meal at one of the many establishments in town with live music. Read More »

Lumiae Beibi & Kids, Vintage Style Clothing

Lumiae Beibi & Kids opened at 239 Avenida Del Mar on June 1 of last year. Owner Diane Lee’s inspiration for her unique boutique was to introduce good quality, vintage style Korean clothing. Read More »

The DeNault Family, Here to Stay

One family that landed rather unexpectedly in San Clemente in the early 1950s is the DeNault family, of the DeNault's Hardware Stores. Read More »

The Four Muses, Keeping the Legacy Alive

Author Kahil Gibran once said, “Music is the language of spirit. It opens a secret life bringing peace, abolishing strife.” Read More »

San Clemente Run Club - A Club Set Apart

Founded just over a year ago, by San Clementeans Juliette Roberts and Makenna Walz, both passionate runners, the San Clemente Run Club is thriving. Read More »

Celebrating 40 Years with Sonance

A shining star is Sonance, based in the Rancho San Clemente Business Park. Sonance is synonymous with classy and innovative sound systems. Read More »

Nina Welch, Writer

As a returning San Clemente local and a contributing writer for the San Clemente Journal, she invests in the stories and her subjects. Read More »

Who Are the San Clemente Dons?

... a group of active community volunteers; local businessmen, former service club presidents and city officials who were chosen to interact with the President on the community's behalf... Read More »

The Mystery of the Wedding Dress

A year and a half ago Pastor Mark Barrett of Calvary Church of South Orange County was cleaning out a barn in the central valley after his mother, Lorelei, passed away... Read More »

The Peace Sign was a big deal when I was growing up.

A teacher once told me she wouldn’t recognize my paper if it didn’t have a peace sign or two doodled in one of the corners. Read More »