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San Clemente Ocean Festival Guide Sunday July 19 2026.
South OC Beaches has all the info for you to enjoy the San Clemente Ocean Festival!
The San Clemente 48th Annual Ocean Festival is a Free Family Friendly Event at San Clemente Pier that Features:
Sunday
Sand Sculpture Competition
Groms Rule Surf Contest
Lifeguard Competitions
Pancake Breakfast
5K Beach Run/Walk
Great Rubber Duck Race
Ocean Art Show
Beach Break Kids Club Activties
VW Bus Car Show
Live Music
Marine Safety Demo
Activities start at 7:00am till 8:00pm.
Ocean Festival Schedule Is Online
6:30am-2:00pm: Sand Sculpture Competition
South of Pier
6:30am: Groms Rule Surf Contest
North side of the San Clemente Pier
6:30, 6:45, 7:00 AM | Boys 11 to 14
7:15, 7:30, 7:45 AM | Boys 10 and under
8:00, 8:15, 8:30 AM | Girls 11 to 14
8:45, 9:00, 9:15 AM | Girls 10 and under
1:00 PM | FINALS Push in first heats should start around 11:00 AM
Young surfers take center stage with Boys & Girls 10 & Under and 11–14 divisions plus the Groms Rule
Push-In Division for ages 7 & Under.
7:00am-11:00am: City Lifeguard Pancake Breakfast
North of Pier, near Marine Safety
8:00am: 5K Beach Run/Walk
North side of the San Clemente Pier
8:00am: Ocean Multisport Challenge Day 2
North side of the San Clemente Pier
9:00 AM | Event #14 Biathlon (1K Swim, 5K Beach Run)
11:30 AM | Event #16 One Mile Ocean Swim
2:30 PM | Event #18 Run-Swim-Run
3:15 PM | Event #19 Splash & Dash Relay
Biathlon • Hoag Presents The One Mile Swim • Run-Swim-Run
• Splash & Dash Relay. Athletes can compete in one event or challenge themselves across multiple
disciplines.
8:00am: Ocean Paddle Series
North side of the San Clemente Pier
9:15 AM | Event #15 Open Ocean Paddle (5.5 Miles)
12:30 PM | Event #17 SUP & Paddleboard Sprint Race
Open Ocean Paddle Race featuring SUP, Prone Paddleboard and Surf Ski/Ocean Kayak divisions plus
SUP and Paddleboard Sprint Races.
9:00am-2:30pm: VW Bus Car Show Display
9:00am-4:00pm: Great Rubber Duck Race Tent
Design a Duck at South Side of Pier
Ocean Art Show All Day
Parque Del Mar
Beach Break Kids Club – Family Fun & Activities All Day
South Side of Pier
Live Entertainment Starts at 9:00am
9:00am: Mermaid Parade
9:30am: Temí Krovblit
11:30am: Jukebox 3130
12:45pm: Ethan Kalberg
1:30pm: School of Rock
2:45pm: San Clemente Marine Safety Demo
North side of the San Clemente Pier Ocean
3:30pm: Final Awards Ceremony
Athlete Stage
4:00pm: Great Rubber Duck Race Launch
North of Pier
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 and Sunday 6:30am-6:00pm
Ride the Free Family Friendly San Clemente Free Summer Trolley
Park at San Clemente Outlets located at 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa and Ride the 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