Once home to San Clemente's founder Ole Hanson, the Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens serves as the cultural centerpiece of San Clemente and is the only regional historical center in south Orange County. In 1992, the Casa Romantica was . . . — — Map (db m188012) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m190445) HM
Two miles inland from this point, in Los Cristianitos Valley, the first Christian baptism in Alta California was performed by Padre Francisco Gómez, a member of the Portolá Expedition, in 1769. — — Map (db m145307) HM
The Bartow House
1927
San Clemente's Pier Bowl castle was the symbol of the city. Its demolition in 1972 lead to the founding of the San Clemente Historical Society.
Pier Bowl
1940
One-way street attempts to handle . . . — — Map (db m194742) HM
San Clemente Island is the southernmost of the eight California Channel islands. The 56 square miles island received its named in November 1602 when Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino sailed passed it while mapping the region. It represents . . . — — Map (db m190450) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m190447) HM
Honor Roll of those who served from San Clemente during World War II.
Harry Gunter, Jr. ·
* William H. Stute ·
Richard M. Stute ·
L. Randall Cobb ·
David L. Gunter ·
Norman R. Adair ·
Charles A. Sites ·
Leonard K, Sites ·
Wm. E. . . . — — Map (db m190451) WM
Seal Rock is part of a natural rock formation known as the San Mateo Rocks and is approximately one mile south of the San Clemente Pier. Seal Rock, as it is known to locals, is home to a rookery (a colony of breeding animals) of California Sea . . . — — Map (db m310749) HM
