San Clemente Journal

12/16/2025

The stories behind the stories...

Like our global neighbors, we in the USA celebrate a myriad of cultural and private holiday traditions; many that include the familiar stories, poems, myths and legends enjoyed each season.

12/15/2025

In this issue...

aimie Clinard spent her childhood surfing. In her teens, she began feeling self-conscious about her abilities and intimidated being one of the only girls out in the lineup.

12/12/2025

The first Annual Holiday Scavenger Hunt. All you have to do to sign up is register through the QR Code and then start uploading your selfies for each location. 1 entry per person per location.
1. Cafe Mimosa
2. Pronto Cucina Italiana
3. Nick's
4. Coastal Cowboy
5. Beachfire
6. The Cellar
7. Billy's Deli
8. South of Nicks
9. Olas Ceramics
10. Republik of Kalifornia
11. Antoine's Cafe
12. Brophy Art Gallery

12/09/2025

Early Orange County Surf Pioneer.

If you think of the father of Orange County surfing , there is one iconic standout – Lorrin Wh**ey Harrison.

12/08/2025

PierPride hosts the Pier Christmas Tree lighting on December 5th. The event was sponsored by the Rainbow Sandals Foundation

12/06/2025

What's for dinner?

A New Chapter for a San Clemente Favorite

12/02/2025

The Cabrillo Theatre has been renovated.

A Fresh Act for San Clemente’s Historic Theater

12/02/2025

12/01/2025

Annual Gift Guide, Shop Local

The San Clemente Journal's Annual Gift Guide

11/28/2025

Tree lighting next Friday, December 5th. Presented by PierPride and the City of San Clemente, sponsored by Rainbow Sandals Foundation.

11/19/2025

Our Holiday 2025 Electronic Version

San Clemente Journal's Quarterly Issue