The city of San Clemente was founded in 1925 by real estate developer (and former mayor of Seattle) Ole Hanson who named it San Clemente after a town in Spain. Hanson envisioned it as a Spanish-style coastal resort town, a "Spanish Village by the Sea". San Clemente is also the surfing media capital of the world and a premier surfing destination. It is home to Surfing Magazine, The Surfer's Journal, and Longboard Magazine.

San Celemente schools are part of the Capistrano Unified School District. Within the city, there are 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. Elementary Schools: Concordia Elementary, Truman Benedict, Vista Del Mar, Las Palmas, and Lobo Elementary. Middle Schools: Bernice Ayer, Shorecliffs, and Vista Del Mar. High Schools: San Clemente High (Ranked in the top 1.3% of schools nationwide).

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