Park Interpretive and Educational Programs

ADOPT-A-BEACH

Adopt-a-beach


Californian’s love their coast and ocean — nine out of ten will visit the beach at least once this year. When they arrive at the beach, they are finding a lot more than sand and surf. During a recent summer, Orange County collected enough garbage from six miles of beach to fill ten garbage trucks full of trash every week, at a cost to taxpayers of $350,000. Other California counties spend even more. This garbage debris can harm or kill marine life. Pollution also makes using the beach less enjoyable and safe for humans. Solving our water pollution problems requires everyone’s involvement.

adopt-a-beach


San Clemente State Beach is proud to be involved with the California Adopt-A-Beach program coordinated by the California Coastal Commission. When a group "adopts" a beach, they commit to cleaning it at least three times per year, although school groups can fulfill their obligation with a single cleanup. Groups are encouraged to re-adopt at the end of the year.


For more information please visit the California Coastal Commission’s website or email the Adopt-A-Beach Manager


General Information

A variety of programs are offered  year-round for all ages. Programs include:

Junior Rangers (ages 7-12)
Ranger Buddies (ages 4-6)
Campfire Programs
Guided Hikes
Nature Walks
and more... 

All programs are offered courtesy of the California State Parks. Upon arriving, please check our monthly calendar of events for scheduled programs or call 949-366-8594

In addition all visitors of San Clemente State Beach are welcome to attend programs and events at our neighbor park, San Mateo Campground at San Onofre State Beach. Day-Use entrance is free of charge into the park with proof of purchase of current day-use or camping fees from San Clemente State Beach.