San Clemente Ocean Festival Guide Sunday July 20 2025.
South OC Beaches has all the info for you to enjoy the San Clemente Ocean Festival!
The San Clemente 47th Annual Ocean Festival is a Free Family Friendly Event at San Clemente Pier that Features:
Sunday
Pancake Breakfast
Youth Pavillon
Groms Rule Surf Contest
Sand Sculpture Contest
Rubber Duck Race
Beach Event Competitions
Woodie Cars/VW Buses
Art Show
Bodysurfing Competitions
Activities start at 7:00am till 8:00pm.
Ocean Festival Schedule Is Online
San Sculpture Team Competition
6:30am: Registration and Sand Sculpturing Competition
1:00pm-1:30pm: Judging/Viewing
2:00pm: Awards Following Judging
Groms Rule Surf Contest
(Boys & Girls 10 and under & 11-14)
5:30am Check-In (North of Pier)
6:30am: Competition Begins thru 1:30pm
1:30pm: Awards Ceremony (Main Stage)
CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. North of Pier, near Marine Safety
YOUTH PAVILION
All day events: Crafts and Carnival Games.
8:30 a.m. Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and face painting
8:30am-2:30pmpm: Arts and Crafts and Game Booths
9:00am: Mermaid Parade
9:30am: Daytrip Performance
10:30am: Ayn Liu – C.O.A. Performance
11:00am: Layla Kelso C.O.A. Performance
11:30am: The Vines – C.O.A. Performance
1:30pm: School of Rock “House Band” (Music and Entertainment)
ANNUAL WOODY CAR and VW Buses 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
San Clemente Ocean Festival Bodysurfing Invitational
10:00am-Registration and Check In
11:00am-3:00pm: Bodysurfing North of The Pier
4:15pm: Awards Ceremony (Main Stage)
Annual Great Rubber Duck Race
3:30 pm (approximate time): Sponsor ducks are $5.00 each
Great Prizes!
*Announcement of winners following Athletic Awards
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 San Clemente High School located at 700 Avenida Pico
Free parking and round trip Shuttle service from the San Clemente High School to San Clemente Pier
Shuttle Hours
Saturday 6:30am-8:30pm
Sunday 6:30am-5:30pm
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
Take Metro Link to the San Clemente Ocean Festival.
San Clemente Ocean Festival is Social
San Clemente Ocean Festival is on Facebook
San Clemente Ocean Festival is on Instagram
