San Clemente Ocean Festival is Saturday July 16 2012 and Sunday July 17 2022.
South OC Beaches has all the info for you to enjoy the San Clemente Ocean Festival!
The San Clemente Ocean Festival is a Free Family Friendly Event that Features:
Saturday
Pancake Breakfast
Children’s Fishing Clinic
Kids Dolphin Dash
Lifeguard Competitions
Youth Pavillon
Groms Rule Surf Contest
Free Beach Party Pier Concert Saturday at 6:00-8:00pm
Sunday
Pancake Breakfast
Children’s Fishing Clinic
Kids Dolphin Dash
Lifeguard Competitions
Youth Pavillon
Groms Rule Surf Contest
Sand Sculpture Contest
Rubber Duck Race
Beach Event Comptetions
Activities start at 7:00am till 8:00pm.
The San Clemente Ocean Festival is located at The San Clemente Pier.
The San Clemente Pier is located at 611 Avenida Victoria in San Clemente.
San Clemente Ocean Festival Sustainability Transportation Solutions
Ride the Free Shuttle from The Outlets at San Clemente at 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa in San Clemente.
Free parking and round trip Shuttle service from the Outlets to the San Clemente Pier
Shuttle Hours
Saturday 6:30a.m. – 8:30p.m.
Sunday 6:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.
Ride the Free Family Friendly San Clemente Trolley
The Trolley runs 10:00am to 10:00pm on Saturdays
The Trolley runs 10:00am to 8:00pm on Sundays
You can ride the Dana Point Trolley to the San Clemente Trolley!
Take Metro Link to the San Clemente Ocean Festival.
Ocean Festival 2022 Schedule Is Online
CHILDREN’S FISHING CLINIC & ‘ALL AGES’ FISHING DERBY on the Pier
6:30am-12:00pm: Registration, clinic & derby
12:15p.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
12th Annual “DOLPHIN DASH” Kid’s Beach Run (ages 12 and under)
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
LIFEGUARD COMPETITIONS
7:30am to 5:00pm
Main Competition Area-Northside of San Clemente Pier – featuring:
Surf Race
Rescue Relay
Surf Ski
National Doryman’s Association #1
International Ironman
Paddle Board Rescue Relay
National Doryman’s Association #2
10’6” Paddleboard Sprint
American Ironman
YOUTH PAVILION
All day events: Crafts and Carnival Games.
8:00 a.m. Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and face painting
8:00am-3:00pm: Arts and Crafts and Game Booths
10:00am-11:00am: Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Demonstration
11:00am-11:45am: Hulu Connection Performance
12:00pm-1:00pm: Autumn Road Performance
1:30pm: Teenage Noise COA Performance
2:15pm: Temi Krovblit – COA Performance
3:00pm: The Bad Kissers – COA performance
28th ANNUAL WOODY CAR EXHIBIT
9:00am – 2:45pm Displayed on San Clemente Pier
OCEAN ART SHOW
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Parque Del Mar, overlooking event & south of beach tunnel
Groms Rule Surf Contest
12:00pm: Check-In (North of Pier)
1:05pm: Competition Begins thru 2:15pm
3:30pm: Awards Ceremony (Main Stage)
Boys & Girls Push-In – 7 and Under
BEACH PARTY & FREE CONCERT
6:00pm-8:00pm
Dinners available through Fisherman’s Restaurant on the beach starting at 5:00pm
FREE beach concert featuring: IdolX (The Billy Idol Live Experience)
Ocean Festival Sunday July 17 2022
14th Annual “GROMS RULE” Surf Contest (Boys & Girls 10 and under & 11-14)
5:30 am Registration/Check-In @ SURF Registration booth, North of Pier
6:30 am – 1:30 pm North of Pier
1:30 pm AWARDS CEREMONY (Main Stage)
SAND SCULPTURE TEAM COMPETITION
6:30 am Registration & Sculpting, South of Pier
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Judging/Viewing (depending on the tides)
2:00 pm (apx) Awards – Immediately following judging
CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7:00 am – 11:00 am North of Pier, near Marine Safety
28th ANNUAL BUTTON’S WOODIES ON THE PIER
9:00 am – 2:45 pm Displayed on the Pier
OCEAN ART SHOW
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Parque Del Mar, overlooking event & south of beach tunnel
BEACH EVENTS
Main Competition Area-Northside of San Clemente Pier, featuring:
8:00 am Event #13 5K Beach Run/Walk
9:00 am Event #14 Open Ocean Paddle Race (SUP, Prone, Ski – apx 5.5miles)
9:15 am Event #15 Biathlon (1k Swim & 5k Beach Run)
11:30 am Event #16 One Mile Ocean Swim
2:15 pm Event #17 Run – Swim – Run (200m Run, 300m Swim, 200m Run)
2:30 pm San Clemente Marine Safety Demo
3:00 pm Event #18 SUP Sprint
3:30 pm Event #19 Splash & Dash Relay (runner 100m & swimmer 300m)
4:30 pm SCOF FINAL AWARDS CEREMONY (Main Stage)
YOUTH PAVILION
All day events: Arts, Crafts and Games hosted by City of San Clemente Recreation Division. Plus, Mermaid,
Shark Lab & Ocean Institute booths.
8:00 am Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and face painting
8:00 am – 3:00 pm Arts & Crafts, Game Booths (hosted by SC Parks & Recreation
Division).
9:00 am Mermaid Parade
10:00 am Avery Brostrom – COA performer
11:00 am Lunoi Mitani – performance
12:00 pm Balanced by Katie – yoga
1:00 pm School of Rock “House Band” – music and entertainment
28th ANNUAL GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACE – 3:30 pm (approximate time)
Sponsor ducks are $5 each – GREAT PRIZES!!
*Announcement of winners following Athletic Awards
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