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SUMMARY:San Clemente Ocean Festival 2026 — 48th Annual
DESCRIPTION:The San Clemente Ocean Festival is one of Southern California's longest-running celebrations of ocean culture — now in its 48th year. Every July\, the area around the iconic San Clemente Pier transforms into a two-day showcase of surfing\, ocean athleticism\, and the coastal community spirit that defines this stretch of the OC coast.\n\nThe 2026 festival runs Saturday and Sunday\, July 18–19\, with a full schedule of competitions and community events both days. Saturday features the Pier Bowl Surf Classic (one of the few surf competitions directly in front of a historic pier)\, the International Lifeguard Competition\, and the Dolphin Dash for kids ages 4–12. Sunday brings the Groms Rule Surf Contest\, an Ocean Paddle Series\, an Ocean Multisport Challenge\, and a 5K Beach Run/Walk open to all levels.\n\nThe festival is free to attend as a spectator — just show up and claim a patch of sand near the pier. Competitors register separately through the festival's official portal. San Clemente's North Beach has free and metered parking nearby\; arrive early on Saturday morning to secure a spot. The pier itself\, built in 1928\, serves as the dramatic backdrop for the entire weekend — and there's no better seat in SoCal for watching elite ocean athletes at work. Street tacos and fish tacos from local vendors line the park just above the beach. For a casual summer beach day that also happens to be one of the most authentic ocean sports events in California\, this is the move.
LOCATION:North Beach\, San Clemente Pier\, San Clemente\, CA 92672
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