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San Clemente, California

Located in Orange County, California, San Clemente was established in 1925. Nixon's 'Western White House' estate La Casa Pacifica was in San Clemente. Trestles beach is one of the world's premier surfing spots.
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Founded 1925 | Population 64,000 | Peak 64,000 (2024) | County Orange County

Top 10 Most Important Events for San Clemente, California

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1925 Founded: 'Spanish Village by the Sea.'.
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1928 Incorporated: San Clemente was officially incorporated as a city.
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1969 Western White House: Nixon's San Clemente estate.
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2010 Modern Era: San Clemente continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1925 Culture
Founded
1928 Government
Incorporated
1969 Politics
Western White House
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Nixon's 'Western White House' estate La Casa Pacifica was in San Clemente.
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Trestles beach is one of the world's premier surfing spots.
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Designed as a 'Spanish Village by the Sea' in 1925.
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San Clemente is located in Orange County, California.
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San Clemente has a population of approximately 64,000.

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