San Clemente is a coastal city located in southern Orange County, California, within the United States. Situated roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, it is positioned in the Orange Coast region of the South Coast of California. The city was officially named in 1925 after the Spanish colonial island.
The city serves as a popular tourist destination known for its beaches and hospitality industry. It is characterized by its distinct Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and carries the official slogan "Spanish Village by the Sea." According to the 2020 census, San Clemente had a population of 64,293.