Welcome!
San Clemente State Beach offers a variety of programs are offered year-round for all ages including but not limited to School Field Trips, Junior Rangers, Campfire Programs, Guided Hikes, Nature Walks, and Volunteer Projects. All programs are offered courtesy of California State Parks.
Please check our monthly calendar of events for scheduled programs or email: Cryssie.Moreno@parks.ca.gov and Sara.Steffen@parks.ca.gov.
California State Parks Week 2026 Events
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Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks.
Junior Ranger activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, history, weather, recycling and park careers. They are tailored to the local environment and the resources of the park where the program is held. Each activity provides a worthwhile experience that promotes further thought and action by the child, rather than just instruction.
The Junior Ranger program, in inspiring children to become resource stewards, is truly a promise to the future of California and the world.
Programs are catered to children ages 7-12.
For more information, please email Cryssie.Moreno@parks.ca.gov or call (949)-987-3725.
2026 DATES:
Every Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM, beginning June 10th
WHERE:
225 W. Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92673
Meet at the tables west of campsite #28
Google Maps Location - San Clemente State Beach Picnic Tables
Apple Maps Location - San Clemente State Beach Picnic Tables
Little Rangers
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Join us every first and third Tuesday of each month at 10am for fun, nature themed activities designed for ages 2-6. From crafts and stories to outdoor exploration, Little Rangers is a perfect way to connect with nature and discover the park! Enjoy nature themed programs and hands-on activities.
Meet at picnic tables in day use parking lot behind campsite #28. Free with park entrance fee. Email Sara.Steffen@Parks.ca.gov for more information. Rain cancels.
WHEN:
1st & 3rd Tuesday of Each Month
WHERE:
225 W. Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92673
Meet at the tables west of campsite #28
Google Maps Location - San Clemente State Beach Picnic Tables
Apple Maps Location - San Clemente State Beach Picnic Tables
Surfrider Community Meeting
San Onofre Coastal Resilience Project
The next San Onofre Community Assembly, Part 2, will be held on Sunday, June 14, from 4-6pm, at the San Clemente State Beach Firepit Amphitheater.
Here’s what will be covered:
- What we've learned since December
- What we’ve heard from public input thus far
- The resilience concepts that are beginning to emerge
- (and most importantly) We'll have questions for you — because your vision for the future will shape what comes next!
San Clemente State Beach Campfire Center
Sunday, June 14th 4-6pm
Adopt-A-Beach
What is Adopt-A-Beach®?
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. The Adopt-A-Beach® program fosters feelings of pride and ownership as volunteers begin to care for "their" beach, helping to tackle the urgent problem of marine debris head-on.
The process is simple and has been received with great enthusiasm by corporations, service and professional organizations and hundreds of California schools. Contact your local beach manager directly or the Adopt-A-Beach® program at coast4u@coastal.ca.gov or (800) COAST-4U for more information.
Programs for Scouts
For more information regarding scouts at San Clemente State Beach, please reach out to our Scouts program coordinator.
Scouts Program Coordinator:
Name: Liz Carson
E-mail: Liz.Carson@parks.oc.gov
Phone: (949)244-8680