The 1930s, When San Clemente’s Looks Changed Forever

For the first five years of San Clemente’s existence hundreds of homes were built according to strict requirements, but the Great Depression of the 1930s changed everything. Read More »

Wildflower Florist & Zebra House Coffee Small Businesses with Big Plans

The two businesses, Wildflower Florist and Zebra Coffee House currently share a wall, however big changes are in store at their location. Read More »

Photographer Mike Woodward Making Mountains out of Molehills

Mike Woodward turns an old hobby into a lucrative career. Read More »

Making the Case for a North Beach Historic District

The San Clemente Historical Society has been advocating the idea of establishing historic districts for over 20 years. Read More »

Local Dude Competes for “The Bachelorette”

Local guy ends up on ABC's "The Bachelorette" Read More »

Puttin on the Glitz 2019 - Photos

Rain doesn't put a damper on annual holiday event. Read More »

‘Surfrider Foundation’ Program Names Ocean-Friendly Restaurants

Sustainability, eco-friendly, renewable and green are all buzzwords that have been gaining popularity in recent years due to the pressing needs of our planet. Read More »

Scrapbook

Neighbors and events. Read More »

Holiday 2019

The San Clemente Journal Holiday Issue hit the streets on November 7th. Read More »

Monsignor McGowan, 104 Years Old … and Still Praying

And 104 years ago, May 6, 1915, a baby boy was born in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland. That baby boy was named Anthony McGowan, although everybody in his life simply called him Tony. Read More »