Here's a list of what's happening in San Clemente.
Talega Golf Course City of San Clemente Calendar of Events Adult Sports Hiking Seaside Senior Center Where to go? Things to do? Places to eat? The Richard and Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy Cabrillo Playhouse
Want to know the beach conditions? Check out the beach camera. http://www.san-clemente.org/cameras/hqcamera.aspx
Talega Golf Course www.talegagolfclub.com
Talega Golf Club, located in the hills of San Clemente set above the "Spanish Village by the Sea," is truly one of the best golf experiences in Southern California.
Established in 2001, Talega features an 18-hole, par 72 Fred Couples "Signature" championship golf courseranked America's Top Golf Course (by Golf Digest/ESPN/Zagat Survey), driving range, and Spanish colonial clubhouse architecture with bell tower and village courtyard setting.
Our event facilitiescan accommodate over 200 guests for weddings, banquets and tournaments. Stay equipped and stylish at The Shop at Talega, then relax, have a drink and a great meal at the Signature Grille Restaurantwhile enjoying ocean breezes, lush landscape, and golf course views on our relaxing patio.
City of San Clemente Calendar of Events
| St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance |
Saturday, March 17, 2012; 5pm-10pm Community Center (100 N. Calle Seville)
Irish is the theme. Tis’ the 45th annual community St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance sponsored by the Exchange Club in partnership with the City of San Clemente to benefit local charities. Corned beef and cabbage with all the trimmings served from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Ticket donation includes a door prize raffle ticket. Green beer and a full service bar at extra cost. For more information, visit exchangeclubsc.org |
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Saturday, April 7, 2012 San Gorgonio Park (2916 Via San Gorgonio)
It's the great big FREE event that you have been waiting for and you don't want to miss! Start the morning with a delicious plate of pancakes, prepared by the San Clemente's Kiwanis Club (for a nominal fee). Oddly shaped activities, enormous entertainers and one great BIG egg hunt! Visit with the huggable bunny, wander through the Path of Random Facts, play games and enjoy the day eating scrumptious snacks (for a nominal fee)! Arrive on time for the BIG hunt, from newborns up to 10 years! For more information, please contact the Recreation Division at (949) 361-8264. |
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 Community Easter Brunch Saturday, April 7, 2012
Sponsored by the Family Assistance Ministries, in partnership with the City of San Clemente. The brunch is open to needy individuals and families. If you are in need or know someone that is, stop by the Family Assistance Ministries at 929 Calle Negocio to pick up an invitation for this event. Walk-ups with no invitations also accepted. If you would like to volunteer for the event or would like to donate food, filled Easter Baskets and filled plastic eggs please call 492-8477. |
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Community GardenFest |
 Saturday, April 14, 2012; 8am-4pm Community Center (100 N. Calle Seville)
San Clemente Garden Club (SCGC) is featuring an amazing "Community Gardenfest". The "Gardenfest" is co-hosted by the SCGC and the City of San Clemente, featuring . Horticultural mini-symposiums, . A Master Gardener on site to answer your questions, . Short educational presentations for your kids, and . A garden flea market, just to mention a few. For more information, call (949)498-2335. | |
Adult Sports Lawn Bowling (949) 492-8186 Senior Softball (949) 361-5755 Trap & Skeet (949) 366-0916 Volleyball/Beach Tournaments & Clinics (949) 498-3380 Softball Leagues (949) 492-9830 Aquatics Classes http://ci.san-clemente.ca.us/sc/Rec/Class/Aquatics/ Martial Arts - Children to Adults http://ci.san-clemente.ca.us/sc/Rec/Class/MartialArts/ Special Interest Classes for Adults Spanish, computers, guitar, dog obedience and more http://ci.san-clemente.ca.us/sc/Rec/Class/SpecialAdults/ Exercise Classes Offered by the City of San Clemente, please click on the link below http://ci.san-clemente.ca.us/sc/Rec/Class/Fitness/ Arts and Crafts Classes Offered by the City of San Clemente, please click on the link below http://ci.san-clemente.ca.us/sc/Rec/Class/ArtsCrafts/ Dance Classes Offered by the City of San Clemente, please click on the link below http://ci.san-clemente.ca.us/sc/Rec/Class/Dance/
Forster Ridge Trail This trail is located above the area known as Forster Ranch. Directions: from the 5 freeway, drive east on Ave. Vista Hermosa, turn left on Ave. Vera Cruz and then right on Costero Risco. The trailhead will be on the right about 200 yards from Vera Cruz.
Casper's Wilderness Park 33401 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano (949) 728-0235 or (949) 831-2174 This is Orange County's largest park, and in some ways the most rugged. Nature is definitely untamed in this 7,600 acre expanse. You must be 18 or over to hike the wilderness trails, and you cannot travel the trails by yourself. There are many wonderful sights in this huge park. Bird watchers love this area. Foxes, bobcats, coyotes, deer and rabbits are plentiful. Weekend interpretive programs will enhance your enjoyment of the parks's geology, wildlife, and Native American history. Thirty miles of trails give visitors an opportunity to really appreciate Orange County's natural beauty before the arrival of settlers. Here you will see chaparral, coastal live oak, cactus, lemonade berry, lupines and sycamores. Bell Canyon and its trail offer the best tour of the park. Juaneno Indians once pounded oak acorns into ground meal in this canyon. The longest trail, Oso, is more than six miles in one direction, and leads to a 1,470 foot summit. On a clear day you can spy Los Angeles County, San Clemente Island and Santa Catalina Island from here. There is limited overnight camping space. You can also camp here overnight with your horse as long as you have a trailer.
San Juan Creek Trail San Juan Capistrano From the foothills near the Ortega Highway down to Capistrano Beach, this hilly trail will give you spectacular views of South County and the Pacific Ocean. It is Primarily for cyclists. Begin at Cook Park (Calle Arroyo and La Novia Avenue) and head southwest to the sea following San Juan Creek. The trail ends at Doheny State Beach.
San Juan Trail Cleveland National Forest Directions: To reach this trail, drive Ortega Hwy-74, from San Juan Capistrano to about three fourths of a mile past the San Juan ranger station. The trail is tough, but is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. It proceeds northeast from San Juan Hot Springs to the Main Divide Trail inside the Cleveland National Forest. It is 23.2 miles altogether, but there are shorter loop trails. A good reference guide, such as Jerry Schad's Cycling Orange County, would be extra helpful to study before attempting this longer, more arduous type of ride.
242 Ave. Del Mar (949) 498-3322 This conveniently located Center offers something for everyone....55 and older. Not all programs are listed here, so drop by the Center and meet the Center's Director Cathy Lee.
Bingo - Wed. 1:00 - 4:00 pm Blood Pressure Clinic - Fri. 9:30 - noon Bridge - Mon. 1pm and Thurs. 1pm Bunco - Thurs (alternating) 10 - 12noon Lunch - Mon. - Fri 11:45am (60 years an older. Suggested donation $3) Exercise and Dance Class - Call 498-3322 Grocery Shopping - Tues. and Thurs by appt. HICAP HMO & Medicare Counseling - By appt. Home Delivered Meals - 60 years or older, or anyone unable to cook or shop. Legal Aid Counseling - 3rd Tues. by appt. Monthly Birthday Party - 4th Fri of each month 11:45 am Monthly Day Trips and Tours - Call for schedule (includes Casino Day trips!) Mah Jong - Wed. 1pm
San Clemente is an amazing place to explore for the first time or every day. There is so much natural beauty to take in as well as plenty of man-made beauty. Below are some local favorites. Enjoy!
Things to Do
- Walk or ride the San Clemente beach trail Beach Trail Information
- Walk to the San Clemente pier and take in the view
- Take a tour of Casa Romantica Casa Romantica
- Shop on Del Mar all the way to the beach
- Visit the San Clemente Historical Society Museum at 101 El Camino Real 949-492-9684
- Ice-Skating Family Night on Fridays
- Score some great deals at the Rip Curl Outlet
- Pick up a pair of flip flops at the Rainbow Sandal factory
- Take your dog to Dog Park City Dog Park Information
- Talega Day Spa Talega Day Spa
- VR Green Farms VR Green Farms
Places to Eat
- Iva Lee's
- Sonn'y Pizza and Pasta
- The Melting Pot
- Fisherman's Restaurant
- BeachFire Restaurant
Cabrillo Playhouse 202 Avenida Cabrillo San Clemente, CA 92672 CONTACT: Austin Peay, 949/280-2390 http://www.cabrilloplayhouse.org/
THE RICHARD AND DONNA O'NEILL CONSERVANCY
For more information or to register for Conservancy events, please visit www.theConservancy.org or call 949-489-9778. Note: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy is only open to the public during events. Advance reservation is required for all events. To reserve, email: mailto:staff@rmvreserve.org?subject=EVENT%20reservation%20for%20DATE.
Please include:
- Event name & date in email "Subject:" line
- Your first & last name
- Number of adults & children in your party
- Telephone number valid on the day of the event
Admission generally $10.00/adult, $5.00/child, FREE to supporters & event volunteers. See details below.
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February 2012 Event Summary
February 04 Mushroom Hunt II 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
February 11 Trail Clearing and Weeding 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
February 12 Falconry Demonstration 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
February 18 Wildflower Walk 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
February 18 Trail Clearing and Weeding 8:00 AM to 11:30AM
February 24 Fourth Friday Trail Work 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
February 25 Bird Walk 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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March 2012 Event Summary
March 03 Wildflower Walk (Ladera) 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
March 07 Frogs & Toads: Orange County's Amazing Amphibians 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
March 10 Trail Clearing and Weeding 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
March 10 Frog & Toad Walk 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
March 18 Sierra Sage/Wildflower Walk 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
March 23 Fourth Friday Trail Work 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
March 24 Astronomy Night 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
EVENT DETAILS: ________________________________________________ EVENT: Mushroom Hunt II WHERE: Richard & Donna O'Neill Conservancy DATE: Saturday, February 04, 2012 WHEN: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM AGES: 6 & UP
INTERPRETATION LEVEL: High
FITNESS LEVEL: Easy DONATION: $10/adult; $5/child; FREE/Supporters MORE INFO: http://www.theconservancy.org/#_blank
Join our seasonal search for fungi popping up after winter rains. Unlike plants, fungi don't photosynthesize, but they do "fruit," producing mushrooms and other fantastic growths containing spores rather than seeds. Learn more about the mysteries of moistened mycelia by hitting the trail with mycology expert Gregg Miller. _______________________________________________________________________________________
As a courtesy, The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy publicizes activities organized by volunteers of Caspers Park Foundation (CPF). CPF volunteers hold a monthly meeting with guest lecturers who cover topics which may be of interest to Conservancy patrons. Meetings take place at The Visitor Center of Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park, a County of Orange facility located just east of The Conservancy along Ortega Highway. Parking fees are waived for CPF meeting attendees. Lecture topic will be announced when available.
EVENT: CPF Nature Talk DATE: Saturday, February 04, 2012 TIME: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM WHERE: Visitor Center, Ronald Caspers Wilderness Park MORE INFO: Call Caspers at 949-923-2210 or email DONATION: FREE (At the entrance kiosk, mention that you are attending a CPPF meeting.)
A nature-themed lecture is usually held in association with the monthly meeting of Caspers Park Foundation (CPF) volunteers. Lecture start time is approximate; lecture follows the business portion of the meeting, which starts at 9:30a. Topic announced when available.
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EVENT: Trail Clearing & Weeding WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy DATE: Saturday, February 11, 2012 WHEN: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM LEVEL: Moderate AGES: 10 and up
BRING: Work gloves if you have them
DONATION: FREE MORE INFO: http://www.theconservancy.org/
Volunteer to spend a few hours in beautiful surroundings helping make Reserve trails accessible to our visitors. You'll join a dedicated crew in protecting the food plants of our native wildlife by eliminating weeds, those pesky botanical invaders. Volunteer efforts make an impact! Drinks and snacks provided.
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EVENT: Wildflower Walk WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy DATE: Saturday, February 18, 2012 WHEN: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate
INTERPRETATION LEVEL: High AGES: 6 and up DONATION: $10/adult; $5/child; FREE/Supporters MORE INFO: http://www.theconservancy.org/
Local wildflower expert Bob Allen will lead an exploration of The Reserve looking for early spring wildflowers like the Padre Shooting Star. Learn to identify blooms or just savor the smells, sights, sounds and breathtaking beauty of early spring. ____________________________________________________________________________________
EVENT: Fourth Friday Trail Work WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy DATE: Friday, February 24, 2012 WHEN: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate AGES: 10 and up BRING: Work gloves if you have them DONATION: FREE MORE INFO: www.theconservancy.org
Volunteer for a few hours to help make Reserve trails accessible to our visitors. Put your trail maintenance skills to work on projects requiring more time or skill than our weekend Xtreme Weeding. Drinks and snacks provided.
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MARCH
EVENT: Wildflower Walk (Ladera) WHERE: Ladera Open Space - Ladera East Trail DATE: Saturday, March 3, 2012 WHEN: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate INTERPRETATION LEVEL: High AGES: 6 and up DONATION: FREE MORE INFO: www.theconservancy.org
Come see what's blooming! We will explore ridges and canyons looking for spring wildflowers. Join guest biologist Tony Bomkamp as we learn to identify flowers or just savor the smells, sights, sounds and breathtaking beauty of early spring. Enjoy quiet pastoral views from the eastern portion of the trail.
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As a courtesy, The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy publicizes activities organized by volunteers of Caspers Park Foundation (CPF). CPF volunteers hold a monthly meeting with guest lecturers who cover topics which may be of interest to Conservancy patrons. Meetings take place at The Visitor Center of Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park, a County of Orange facility located just east of The Conservancy along Ortega Highway. Parking fees are waived for CPF meeting attendees. Lecture topic will be announced when available.
EVENT: CPF Nature Talk: Feathers DATE: Saturday, March 03, 2012 TIME: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM WHERE: Visitor Center, Ronald Caspers Wilderness Park MORE INFO: Call Caspers at 949-923-2210 or email DONATION: FREE (At the entrance kiosk, mention that you are attending a CPPF meeting.)
A nature-themed lecture is typically held in association with the monthly meeting of Caspers Park Foundation (CPF) volunteers. This month, biologist and birding expert Vic Leipzig, leader of birding classes at Saddleback College and elsewhere around the county, as well as custom tours for birders in California and beyond, will give a presentation about feathers, those marvels of natural engineering. Lecture start time is approximate; lecture follows the business portion of the meeting, which starts at 9:30a.m.
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EVENT: Frogs & Toads: Orange County's Amazing Amphibians WHERE: RMV Presentation Center DATE: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 WHEN: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM AGES: 6 & UP INTERPRETATION LEVEL: High DONATION: Optional MORE INFO: www.theconservancy.org
Join Biologist Ruben Ramirez, frog & toad expert, to learn more about these animals which lead double lives: in water as eggs, larvae, and juveniles, and on land as adults. A variety of local live frogs and toads will be on display for audience members. Seating is limited. This is the first of The Reserve's "Spring Series" of indoor evening educational presentations.
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EVENT: Trail Clearing & Weeding WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy DATE: Saturday, March 10, 2012 WHEN: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate AGES: 10 and up BRING: Work gloves if you have them DONATION: FREE MORE INFO: www.theconservancy.org
Volunteer to spend a few hours in beautiful surroundings helping make Reserve trails accessible to our visitors. You'll join a dedicated crew in protecting the food plants of our native wildlife by eliminating weeds, those pesky botanical invaders. Volunteer efforts make an impact! Drinks and snacks provided.
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EVENT: Frog & Toad Walk WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy DATE: Saturday, March 10, 2012 WHEN: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM FITNESS LEVEL: Easy INTERPRETATION LEVEL: High AGES: 8 and up BRING: Warm clothing, flashlight DONATION: $10/adult; $5/child; FREE/Supporters
MORE INFO: www.theconservancy.org Join Biologist Ruben Ramirez, frog & toad expert, to learn more about these animals which lead double lives: in water as eggs, larvae, and juveniles, and on land as adults. In early evening, when frogs & toads emerge from daytime hiding spots, we'll listen for male "choruses" calling to defend territory, signal distress, thwart unwanted amorous advances, and court females.
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EVENT: Sierra Sage Wildflower Walk WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy DATE: Sunday, March 18, 2012 WHEN: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate INTERPRETATION LEVEL: Moderate AGES: 6 and up DONATION: $10/adult; $5/child; FREE/Supporters MORE INFO: www.theconservancy.org
Join the Sierra Sage chapter of the Sierra Club as we search for wildflowers and enjoy the beautiful, natural scenery of The Conservancy.
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EVENT: Fourth Friday Trail Work WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy DATE: Friday, March 23, 2012 WHEN: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate AGES: 10 and up BRING: Work gloves if you have them DONATION: FREE MORE INFO: www.theconservancy.org
Volunteer for a few hours to help make Reserve trails accessible to our visitors. Put your trail maintenance skills to work on projects requiring more time or skill than our weekend Xtreme Weeding. Drinks and snacks provided.
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EVENT: Astronomy Night WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy DATE: Saturday, March 24, 2012 WHEN: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM FITNESS LEVEL: Easy INTERPRETATION LEVEL: High AGES: 8 and up BRING: Warm clothing, binoculars, optional beach chair. DONATION: $10/adults; $5/child; FREE/Supporters
MORE INFO: www.theconservancy.org
For years, the stars have been considered heaven's guideposts. Observers looked to the night sky to predict everything from a change of weather to a change of leaders. Enjoy winter skies, as you gaze into the heavens, learn the constellations, and peer through the telescopes of our volunteer astronomers. |