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Real Estate & Homes in San Clemente - California - San Clemente, California homes and communites San Clemente
San Clemente Background In 1925, when developer Ole Hanson visited the San Clemente area and envisioned creating a Spanish village by the sea. The next year, Hanson's vision became reality. He purchased 2,000 acres of then-Rancho Santa Margarita and began constructing his dream community. Hanson built white stucco homes with red-tiled roofs, then a swimming club and downtown shopping area to match. Despite its growing popularity, San Clemente remained a hidden jewel until 1969, when President Nixon bought Casa Pacifica, one of the city's well-known Spanish mansions. The home became known as the "Western White House," and the city gained national attention. The president was a popular fixture at local restaurants until 1980, when he sold the home and moved to the East Coast due to failing health. Although Nixon left office amid scandal in 1974, many San Clemente residents continue to think highly of the former president. San Clemente Fast FactsLocation: San Clemente is located six miles south of Dana Point, about 59 miles north of San Diego*Total area: 18.36 square miles (17.62 square miles land area; 0.74 square miles water area) *Population: 49,936 *Housing units: 20,653 Average annual rainfall: 13.56 inches Average temperatures: 69ºF in summer, 55ºF in winter *Information provided by 2000 Census Where is San Clemente?
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