San Clemente Ocean Festival
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Overview
The 2025 San Clemente Ocean Festival is a beach-based athletic and family event held in San Clemente, California. The festival is organized by a volunteer board operating as a 501(c)4 non-profit. The program highlights lifeguards and beaches and includes athletic competitions, youth and family activities, exhibits, and volunteer opportunities.
Athletic events
Athletic competitions at the festival include Dory boat races, the Groms Rule® Surf Contest, a one-mile swim, and beach runs.
- 5K beach run
- 1-mile swim
The event also features the Kid's Dolphin Dash and a Great Rubber Duck Race.
Family events and logistics
Family-oriented activities listed for the festival include a free beach concert, a Sand Sculpting Contest, Woodie car exhibits, an Ocean Art Show, and Youth Pavilion programming with arts and crafts and live performances. The festival offers free parking and shuttle service from San Clemente High School, 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92673. Metrolink service is noted as a transit option that stops near the Pier. The festival maintains sponsors, a volunteer program, and a T-shirt design contest for subsequent years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
