Mark your calendar for even more fun. On July 16-17,^, the San Clemente Ocean Festival, also known as the “Greatest Show on Surf,” will be celebrating its 45^th year. Enjoy concerts, sand sculpting, boat races, a 5K beach run, exhibits, and an ocean art show. On August 14, the San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival will offer live entertainment, contests, food, and family-friendly activities. A 15-minute walk from the pier, the music festival will be held in the heart of San Clemente.

South of the San Clemente Pier Station is the Oceanside Station at the end of the Inland Empire/Orange County Line. The beach and pier are about a 10-minute walk from the Oceanside Station. Pack light so you can enjoy time on the sand as well as in the shops and restaurants near the pier.

Planning your trip is easy. Use this How to Ride guide for tips about schedules, buying tickets, and boarding the train. Metrolink offers multiple types of tickets for families or solo riders, including:

• $10 Weekends – This Weekend Day Pass lets you travel throughout the Metrolink system on Saturdays or Sundays. Buy tickets with Metrolink’s mobile app or use the ticket machines and select “Weekend Day Pass” on the home screen.
• Kids Ride Free on Weekends – This promotion allows up to three children (17 years and younger) to ride free with a $10 paying adult. Children do not require a ticket and can board with a parent/guardian.
• Buy your tickets and enjoy the summer! Tag us in your photos @theRCTC on Facebook and Instagram using #RCTCBeachdays!