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A brief history of San Clemente... San Clemente is considered by many to be a true paradise. For years it’s sunny climate, pristine beaches, and Spanish-style charm have lured residents of all ages. However, in the 1920’s, the area that is now the beautiful city of San Clemente was little more than natural foliage and rolling hills. Located at the south tip of Orange County, the area would have provided an excellent vacation spot for residents of Los Angeles and San Diego, but it remained unknown because none of the land had yet been developed. That all changed with town founder Ole Hanson. Ole Hanson was an American politician born in 1874. In 1925, Hanson left Washington and came to Southern California, where he eventually purchased the 2,000-acre plot of land that was to become San Clemente. Ole felt that the warm weather and ideal location would draw the attention of people yearning to escape the “big city” feel, coining it "a Spanish Village by the Sea." -SC Times