San Clemente Ocean Festival

We’re back! Join us for a weekend of fun in the sun on JULY 16TH & 17TH as we celebrate 45 years of “The Greatest Show on Surf!”

“The Greatest Show on Surf” returns to San Clemente Pier on July 16 & 17 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Ocean lifeguards, Junior Lifeguards, swimmers, multi-sport athletes and surfers compete for commemorative Ocean Festival medallions and cash prizes. Don’t miss the super exciting thrills and spills of the National Doryman Association Races on Saturday, where two person teams paddle 300 lb. dory boats in and out of the crashing surf!

On Saturday, catch the Push-In Division of the “Groms Rule” Surf Contest, an all-ages Fishing Derby on the Pier, and the 12th Annual Dolphin Dash Kid’s Beach Run, with nearly 200 children participating, south of the Pier. Saturday evening, lay down a beach blanket as the sun sets over Dana Point, enjoy a barbeque dinner and free concert featuring Idol X.

During both days of the event, the Youth Pavilion features games and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. Car enthusiasts can stroll down the Pier to check out the Woodie cars on display (15 different ones each day) and in Parque del Mar, overlooking all of the action, an ocean art show takes place. Start off each day with a tasty pancake breakfast prepared by the San Clemente Lifeguards. Proceeds support the San Clemente Surf Lifesaving Association’s equipment and program needs.

Sunday, watch the next generation of surf stars in the continuation of the “Groms Rule” Surf Contest, enter or watch Sand Sculpting competitions (south of the Pier) and sponsor your lucky duck in the Great Rubber Duck Race.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy at the San Clemente Ocean Festival. To avoid traffic and parking issues, you may park for free at the Outlets at San Clemente and take the complimentary shuttle or ride the train directly to the festival. To register for athletic events, volunteer, and for a full schedule of events and additional information, please visit OceanFestival.org.

ADMISSION IS FREE.
The San Clemente Ocean Festival is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization that works in partnership with the City of San Clemente. Monies raised from the Ocean Festival help fund many worthwhile local community organizations and provide scholarships to local high schools.