
The San Clemente Ocean Festival is celebrating 39 years of “The Greatest Show on Surf!.”
Come see the thrilling competitions of many ironman water and land events including
Orange County Lifeguard Games
Paddle Cross (SUP & 10’6″ Prone)
Kid’s SUP Contest
There will also be:
Kid’s Dolphin Dash
Fishing Derbies
Woody Car Exhibits
Ocean Art Show
Youth Pavilion
FREE concert
Great Rubber Duck Race

Parking/Shuttle Info: FREE PARKING & ROUND TRIP SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM SAN CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL (700 Avenida Pico, SC 92672)!
Saturday 6:30a.m. – 8:30p.m.
Sunday 6:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.
Directions to Shuttles:
I-5 to Ave. Pico; go 1/4 mile inland to San Clemente High School on the right. Limited parking is available near the pier.
Directions to San Clemente Pier:
From I-5 Southbound, exit Avenida Palizada, turn right to El Camino Real, turn left to Avenida Del Mar, turn right and follow to beach.
From I-5 Northbound, exit Presidio, turn left to El Camino Real, turn right to Avenida Del Mar, turn left and follow to beach.
Take Metrolink to the San Clemente Ocean Festival.
Saturday Schedule
2nd Annual SPORT OF KINGS SUP Race –
Event Sponsor: Hobie Surf Shops / Rash Guard Sponsor: Coolies
7:00a.m. Registration/Check-in @ SURF Registration booth, North of Pier
9:30 a.m. HEAT 1 – Women
9:40 a.m. HEAT 2 – Women
9:50 a.m. HEAT 1 – Men
10:00 a.m. HEAT 2 – Men
11:45 a.m. CONSOLATION – Women
12:00 p.m. CONSOLATION – Men
2:00 p.m. Kid’s (9 to 11 Boys & Girls)
2:10 p.m. Kid’s (12 to 14 – Boys & Girls)
2:20 p.m. Kid’s (15 to 17 – Boys & Girls)
3:00 p.m. FINAL – Women
3:15 p.m. FINAL – Men
CHILDREN’S FISHING CLINIC & ‘ALL AGES’ FISHING DERBY on the Pier
Sponsored by Dana Wharf Sportfishing – today only!
6:30 a.m. Registration, clinic & derby
12:30 p.m. Judging & Prizes Awarded
*PLEASE NOTE: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. North of Pier, near Marine Safety
Don’t miss our lifeguards on the griddle!
7th Annual “DOLPHIN DASH” Kid’s Beach Run (ages 12 and under)
Sponsored by Clif Kid
7:30 a.m. – 8:45a.m. Registration/Check-In @ Children’s Pavilion, South of Pier
9:00 a.m. ½ mile run for Ages 4-6
9:20 a.m. ¾ mile run for Ages 7-9
9:40 a.m. 1 mile run for Ages 10-12
23rd ANNUAL WOODY CAR EXHIBIT
8:30am – 2:45pm Displayed on San Clemente Pier
LIFEGUARD COMPETITIONS
Main Competition Area-Northside of San Clemente Pier – featuring:
9:00 a.m. Event #1 Surf Race – Men
9:15 a.m. Surf Race – Women
10:15 a.m. Event #2 Rescue Relay (2 person, rescue can & fins) – Open – Heat 1
10:30 a.m. Rescue Relay (2 person, rescue can & fins) – Open – Heat 2
10:45 a.m. Event #3 Surf Ski Race (Lifeguard spec) – Women
11:00 a.m. Surf Ski Race (Lifeguard spec) – Men
11:15 a.m. Event #4 National Doryman’s Association – NDA Race #1
12:15 p.m. Event #5 International Ironman (swim, ski, paddle) – Women
12:30 p.m. International Ironman (swim, ski, paddle) – Men
1:00 p.m. Event #6 Paddleboard Rescue Relay (2 person, 10’6”) – HEAT 1
1:30 p.m. Event #7 NDA Race #2
2:30 p.m. Event #8 10’6″ Paddleboard Sprint
3:30 p.m. Event #9 American Ironman
YOUTH PAVILION
All day events: Crafts and Carnival Games. Plus, Ocean Institute, Youth ID Cards sponsored by NY Life & Clif Kid booths.
8:00 a.m.
Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and face painting
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Arts & crafts, Ocean Institute, game booths, face painting & relays
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The Performers Academy – performance
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – demonstration
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hula Connection – performance
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Morgan Higgins – performance
* Special presentations throughout the day
BEACH PARTY & FREE CONCERT
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Dinners available through Fisherman’s Restaurant on the beach
6:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.
FREE beach concert featuring: “THE CHOLULAS”