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The city of San Clemente's most famous event is coming up in a few days! The San Clemente Ocean Festival is celebrating 42 years. Come see the thrilling competitions of many ironman water and land events including the ever-popular dory boat races, 5K beach run, and one-mile ocean swim. Register early for all events, FREE beach concert, Sand Sculpting Contest, Great Rubber Duck Race, Woody Car Exhibits, Ocean Art Show .

• When: July 21-22 2018
• Where:San Clemente Pier
• Website: oceanfestival.org

FAMILY EVENTS

• City Lifeguard Pancake Breakfast Saturday & Sunday, 7-11 a.m. Behind Marine Safety Headquarters (clock tower)
• 26th Annual Woody Car Exhibit Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 a.m-2:45 p.m.
• Ocean Art Show Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Family Beach Party & Free beach concert featuring MoonShine band, 6-8 p.m.
• Sand Sculpting Competition Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Teams of up to 10 people each (space available) can compete in the following categories: Castles and Things, Creatures, Family or Open on Sunday.
• Great Rubber Duck Race Sunday, 4 p.m.
• Fishing Derby (all ages) & Children's Fishing Clinic Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Dolphin Dash Saturday, 7:30-8:45 a.m.
• Groms Rule Surf Contest Saturday
• Body Surfing Clinic Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

SPORTING EVENTS

• SUP Surfing Championships
• Lifeguard Competition: California lifesavers and ocean athletes compete for overall points and prize money in the San Clemente Ocean Festival Lifeguard Competition.
• 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
• Paddleboard Sprint
• Paddleboard Rescue Relay International Ironman & American Ironman
• Surf Ski Race - lifeguard spec.
• Dory - NDA spec.
• Dolphin Dash
• Groms Rule Surf Contest
• Biathlon (1K Swim/ 5K Run)
• Open Ocean Paddle (Approximately 5.5 mile course)
• The One Mile Ocean Swim
• 5K Beach Run
• Biathlon
• One Mile Ocean Swim
• Run - Swim - Run (200m, 300m, 200m)
• Open Ocean Paddle
• SUP Surf Sprint Race
• Splash & Dash Relay (Runners 100m / Swimmers 300m)
• Open Ocean Paddle SUP
• 5K Beach Run: only event of its kind in Southern California. Participants get a chance to run or walk at the water's edge
• Marine Raider Boat Challenge: Teams will race against each other to paddle out past the surf, broach (flip) the boat and paddle back ashore. Invitation Only 
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  GETTING THERE

  Free Parking & Shuttle from San Clemente High School - 700 Avenida Pico, SC 92672
  Saturday 6:30a.m. - 8:30p.m. Sunday 6:30a.m. - 5:30p.m. 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.