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

San Clemente Pier

The Heart of San Clemente Since 1928

Photographed By Adam Margolis

1. San Clemente Pier Marker

Inscription. Welcome to historic San Clemente Pier. The original San Clemente Municipal Fishing and Pleasure Pier was built by San Clemente city founder Ole Hanson in 1928. In 1939 and again in 1983, heavy storms severely damaged the pier making it necessary to rebuild the structure.

Today, San Clemente Pier is 1,296 feet in length and hosts over 2 million visitors annually. The Pier is a San Clemente Historic Resource and is a popular place for surfing, fishing, sunsets, and relaxing at the beach.

Erected by Pier Pride.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 33° 25.164′ N, 117° 37.236′ W. Marker is in San Clemente, California, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Avenida Victoria. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Clemente CA 92672, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 (a few steps from this marker); City of San Clemente Lifeguards (within shouting distance of this marker); La Cristianita (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Clemente Island & Catalina Island (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Clemente World War II Honor Roll

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); San Clemente (approx. 0.7 miles 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.

Photographed By Adam Margolis

2. San Clemente Pier Marker

<i>The Pier, San Clemente, Calif</i> (source image for marker photo) image. Click for full size.

Burton Frasher, Sr. (courtesy of the Pomona Public Library), 1948

3. The Pier, San Clemente, Calif (source image for marker photo)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 440 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on January 18, 2022. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.