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California Coastal Trail
San Clemente
Season 1
Episode 8
To sum up San Clemente's coast in numbers, you would list its two accessible train stations, the 2.3 miles of beautifully constructed trail, and 11 -- yes, 11 -- beaches. And, of course, there's more to come for this Spanish village by the sea, as its slogan goes.
The city is currently moving forward with plans to extend the trail in both directions. Heading south, it will expand from Calafia Beach to San Clemente State Beach. Northbound travelers will be able to continue past North Beach to the city of Dana Point.
As Mayor Chris Hamm told the OC Register, “It’s going to change our community forever, for the better."
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Pristine conditions along this area are a result of decades of work from activists.
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Devil’s Slide was a treacherous section of Highway 1 until a landslide closed it for good.
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Once upon a time, Wilder Ranch State Park was a dairy known for its delicious butter.
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West Cliff Drive is one of the most beautiful features of Santa Cruz.
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The Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
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This popular segment of the California Coastal Trail almost didn’t happen.
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East Cliff Drive is one of the newest sections of the California Coastal Trail.
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This "Serengeti of the Sea" offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the world.
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Big Sur is a precious jewel that remains pristine, rugged and remote.
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It's not every day you get to witness 5,000-pound elephant seals charge each other.
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This section of the California Coastal Trail has only been open to the public since 2007.
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Pismo Beach is set to become a major destination for outdoor recreational activity.