SOUTHWEST

Considered as one of the most expensive areas in San Clemente, the southwest area is bounded by Trafalgar Lane towards the Pacific Coast and continues all the way to the Orange County and San Diego County border. Residential real estate in this area consists of custom homes, beach cottages, ocean-view estates, and historic “Ole Hanson” Spanish-style homes, which are named after the founder of San Clemente who envisioned the city with homes designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style.

 

The most popular surf beaches in the San Clemente area like Riviera Beach, T-Street, and Trestles are located here, making the Southwest area highly desirable among surfers and beachgoers. Five private and exclusive gated communities are also found in Southwest San Clemente: La Ladera, Cyprus Cove, Cyprus Shore, The Breakers, and Cottons Point. The last is notable for being home to La Casa Pacifica, more popularly known as the Western White House, the estate where President Nixon lived from 1969 to 1974.