Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

167 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 SAN CLEMENTE , CAL I FORNIA Thanks to its hallowed surf culture, San Clemente proudly sits as the hosting city for the World Surf League Finals. This Super Bowl-esque event routinely draws in over 12 million viewers globally, and a number of the finalists are often from San Clemente as well. The city also has a very strong pickleball culture and hosts all championships held by both the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) and Major League Pickleball (MLP). The heart of the city lies in Avenue Del Mar, a walkable downtown Main Street that serves as a hub for various gatherings, music festivals, and seasonal kickoffs. Major celebratory gatherings, such as the Downtown Fiesta Music Festival, Car Show, Santa’s Village by the Sea , and Cinco de Mayo are also frequently hosted downtown or at the city’s Vista Hermosa Sports Park. Historic landmarks like Casa Romantica, the