San Clemente in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

City of San Clemente Lifeguards

1931-2006

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 7, 2014

1. City of San Clemente Lifeguards Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to the proud men and women who have put their lives on the line in order to save others. For the past 75 years, over 75,000 swimmers have been aided by these dedicated professionals. The City of San Clemente and its citizen appreciated the commitment by our lifeguards in providing protection to all who enjoy the natural beauty of the ocean even with its inherent dangers.

Erected by City of San Clemente.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 33° 25.143′ N, 117° 37.269′ W. Marker is in San Clemente, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Avenida Victoria north of Monterey Lane, on the left when traveling north. The marker is west of Avenida Victoria along the San Clemente Pier. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Clemente CA 92672, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); San Clemente Pier (within shouting distance of this marker); San Clemente Island & Catalina Island (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Cristianita

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(approx. ¼ mile away); San Clemente World War II Honor Roll (approx. 0.4 miles away); San Clemente (approx. ¾ mile away); Panhe: Place by the Water (approx. 2.3 miles away); Basilone Road (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Clemente.

Lifeguards Marker - Below the Steps image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 7, 2014

2. Lifeguards Marker - Below the Steps

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.