At a Glance
Southwest San Clemente Facts
- Location
- San Clemente, California
- Oldest homes
- From the 1920s
- Landmark
- Casa Romantica (1927), Ole Hanson's home
- Beaches
- T-Street, Calafia and the pier
- School district
- Capistrano Unified
About Southwest San Clemente
Southwest San Clemente is the city's oldest residential area, on the hills and bluffs south of downtown. Ole Hanson built his own home here in 1927, the Spanish Colonial Revival estate now open to the public as Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens.
Housing Stock
Original Spanish Colonial Revival homes with white walls and red tile roofs sit beside beach cottages and newer custom homes. Bluff-top and ocean-view homes set the top of the market, and the median price here is well above the city as a whole. The gated communities of Cyprus Shores and Cotton Point Estates lie farther south, near Trestles.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Residents walk or bike to the pier, T-Street and Calafia beaches and the beach trail, and Avenida Del Mar's shops and restaurants are close. The coastal rail line runs along the beach below the bluffs. Southwest San Clemente is in the Capistrano Unified School District.
Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Bluff and Oceanfront
Homes on the bluffs above the beach, the top of the market.
Historic Streets
Original Spanish-style homes near Casa Romantica and the pier.
What Sets the Market Apart
- Original Spanish Colonial Revival homes are prized and increasingly rare; historic review can affect remodels.
- Bluff-top homes need careful geology review, and the rail line along the beach matters to some buyers.
- Walkability to the pier and beaches separates this area from inland San Clemente.
Questions
Southwest San Clemente FAQ
Where is Southwest San Clemente?
Southwest San Clemente is the area south of downtown, on the hills and bluffs above the beach, from the pier toward Calafia State Beach.
What is Casa Romantica?
Casa Romantica is the 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival home of San Clemente founder Ole Hanson, designed by Carl Lindbom. It is now a cultural center and gardens open to the public.
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