SAN CLEMENTE is located at the southern end of Orange County, along the coast just north of Oceanside and South of Dana Point. San Clemente is known for its ideal climate, Spanish architecture, and beautiful ocean views. It is home of the "Western Whitehouse" which was owned by the late President Richard Nixon. San Clemente enjoys a mild climate where temperatures tend to average around the 70's. The warmest month of the year is August with an average temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest month is December with an average temperature of 64 degrees Fahrenheit.

HISTORY OF SAN CLEMENTE
San Clemente has a long and rich history. It was inhabited by what came to be known as the Juaneño Indians prior to the arrival of Spanish settlers. In 1925, Ole Hanson, the former Mayor of Seattle, purchased and designed a 2,000-acre community. He named the city after San Clemente Island, located just off the coast. Ole Hanson envisioned a "Spanish Village by the Sea" and added a clause to property deeds requiring all building plans to be submitted to an architectural review board in to ensure that development would retain some Spanish-style influence, such as seen in many buildings throughout the city that feature red Spanish tile roofs. Hanson built public structures such as the Beach Club, the Community Center, the pier and Max Berg Plaza Park, which were later donated to the city.

In 1969 President Richard Nixon purchased a Spanish mansion in the southern part of town. This historic property became known as "Western White House" and was the site of many historical meetings.

A PLACE IN SURFING HISTORY
San Clemente is a surfer's paradise, with many famous breaks and swells throughout the year. It is home to Trestles, a world renowned surf break. San Onofre, located immediately to the south of town, is another well known surf spot that has long been frequented by surfing legends since the early days of the sport.

San Clemente is home to the Surfrider Foundation, Surfing Magazine, The Surfer's Journal, and Longboard Magazine. Many world renowned surfers were raised in San Clemente or took up long-term residence in town. San Clemente High School has won numerous NSSA national surfing titles.

SAN CLEMENTE SCHOOLS
The city is served by Capistrano Unified School District. There are 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and one high school. The elementary schools are: Concordia Elementary; Truman Benedict; Vista Del Mar; Las Palmas; Marblehead Elementary; and Lobo Elementary. The middle schools are Bernice Ayer, Shorecliffs, and Vista Del Mar.

San Clemente High School has an IB (International Baccalaureate) Program and a large number of advanced placement courses. San Clemente High School is well rounded and versatile going from top national winning dance teams to first place award winning orchestra, bands, and voice groups; they even got the chance to perform their skills in places like Hawaii (marching band), Carnegie hall (madrigals and orchestra), and many others.

TRANSPORTATION
Interstate 5 runs through San Clemente. The city is served by numerous daily trains operated by Amtrak and Metrolink between Los Angeles and San Diego.

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