The original San Clemente Municipal Fishing and Pleasure Pier was built by San Clemente city founder Ole Hanson in 1928. Heavy storms severely damaged the pier in 1939 and again in 1983, making it necessary to rebuild the structure. Today, San Clemente Pier is 1,296 feet long and hosts over 2 million visitors annually. It is a San Clemente Historic Resource and a popular place for surfing, fishing, sunsets, and relaxing at the beach.
