The City of San Clemente will host an Independence Day celebration Monday 4th of July 2022.
South OC Beaches has all the info for you to enjoy 4th of July in San Clemente.
San Clemente 4th of July 2022 Celebration Highlights
Orange County 4th of July Flyover
5:55pm:A flyover by the Condor Squadron, consisting of four AT-6 aircraft World War II trainers will take place along the coastal cities of Orange County. San Clemente Flyover is from 5:55pm to 6:00pm.
9:00pm-9:30pm: San Clemente Pier Firework Show
San Clemente 4th of July Parking/Trolleys/Traffic
San Clemente Pier is located at 622 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente Trolley Guide Is Online
Trolley Runs From 11:00am-11:00pm
San Clemente Downtown Parking

San Clemente Pier Closures
Sunday July 3 2022 at 12:00pm: End of Pier Closed
Monday July 4 2022 at 7:30am: Entire Pier Closed
(Fisherman’s Restaurant will remain open)
7:00pm to 10:00pm : For pedestrian safety and to avoid major traffic problems, San Clemente Police Services will be restricting vehicular traffic between approximately 7:00pm and 10:00pm in the entire lower Pier Bowl area adjacent to the Pier.
Pedestrians should take caution, especially with the increased crowds, to stay clear of the train tracks.
Following the fireworks show, San Clemente Police Services will conduct traffic control and assist people in exiting the Pier Bowl, diverting them in a systematic fashion to freeways and surface streets.
There will be three designated routes out of the Pier Bowl, including:
1) Palizada and directed to the freeway at Palizada or north onto El Camino Real (two lanes will be open on El Camino Real).
2) Del Mar and diverted onto Presidio.
3) Victoria and diverted southbound onto the freeway at Valencia and Calafia
Although intersections/streets will not be closed, please expect all Pier Bowl streets to be impacted by the exit route, including the following:
East Palizada/Seville
East Seville/Del Mar
East Palizada/Puente
East Ola Vista/Palizada
Del Mar/Ola Vista
East Victoria/Ola Vista
El Camino Real/Palizada
PalizadaPalizada/Estrella
Del Mar/El Camino Real
Victoria/El Camino Real
El Camino Real/Presidio
Pier and Beach Area Will Be Closed After the Fireworks till the morning hours of Tuesday July 5 2022
San Clemente 4th of July Beach Rules
Go to the Beach: Trash In/Trash Out
Any trash and litter remaining on the beach will end up polluting the ocean.
Overnight Camping on the Beach Prohibited
No Beach Access From Midnight to 4:00am
No Ocean Activities within 1,000 Feet of the Pier at 8:00pm-10:00pm
Overnight Camping in Parks Prohibited
Roping or blocking-off portions of the beach for private use is not permitted
Smoking is Not Allowed on the Beach
Alcohol is Not Allowed on the Beach
Dogs are not Allowed on the Coastal Trail on 4th of July
Bicycles are not Permitted on the Beach
Fireworks Prohibited including Safe & Sane fireworks
No Block Parties On Pubic Streets
No Drone Zone: Not Permitted Unless The City Grants Written Permission
San Clemente Police Services will strictly enforce these ordinances.
The City of San Clemente Facebook Page Provides Updates
San Clemente 4th of July Celebration at Casa Romantica
6:15pm-9:15pm: Casa Romantica Members Only 4th of July Celebration
Features live music, delicious eats catered by Sundried Tomato, and limited valet parking with an unparalleled view of the fireworks alighting off the San Clemente Pier.
You must be a Member of Casa Romantica to attend this event. Please call (949) 498-2139 to purchase tickets.
Fisherman’s Restaurant at SC Pier 4th of July Celebration
Seating at 6:00pm. Specials Dinners and Special Pricing.
Reservations are on a first come first serve basis by phone at 949-498-6390 or in-person
4th of July Special Dinner Followed by 4th of July Fireworks at SC Pier