San Clemente

San Clemente, affectionately known as the "Spanish Village by the Sea," is a picturesque coastal city in Southern Orange County, California. Its distinctive charm dates back to 1925 when former Seattle Mayor Ole Hanson founded the master-planned community. Hanson envisioned a Mediterranean-style resort town, mandating the enduring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture characterized by white stucco walls and red tile roofs, a legacy that still defines the city's unique aesthetic today. Over the years, this seaside gem has evolved from its historical roots, including its time as the location of President Richard Nixon's "Western White House," while maintaining its intimate, small-town atmosphere.

Life in San Clemente is defined by a quintessential Southern California beach lifestyle, blending relaxed living with a vibrant, active community. Its moderate climate, with roughly 300 days of sunshine per year and average temperature of 73º F, encourages residents and visitors alike to embrace the outdoors. Highlights include world-class surfing, particularly at iconic spots like Trestles, and a stunning 2.3-mile Beach Trail for walking, jogging, and biking along the coast. The charming downtown area on Avenida Del Mar offers boutique shopping, diverse dining options, and easy access to the historic San Clemente Pier. Rich in both history and coastal culture, San Clemente provides a beautiful, relaxed retreat between the bustling cities of Los Angeles and San Diego.

Beyond its uniform architectural heritage, San Clemente is composed of a diverse array of communities that cater to various lifestyles. Along the bluffs and near the coast, you’ll find a mix of older, custom-built beach homes, charming Spanish-style cottages, and grand ocean-view mansions that capture the city's historic essence. The city also features several highly sought-after, master-planned gated neighborhoods. These include ocean-front communities like Cypress Shores, and Cypress Cove, and moving inland The Reserve, and Marblehead, which often provide residents with exclusive amenities and resort-style living, many with ocean views. Furthermore, the expansive area of Talega offers a broad spectrum of housing options, from family-friendly tracts and executive homes to a dedicated 55+ community, ensuring that San Clemente has a distinctive neighborhood to suit virtually every preference and stage of life.