San Clemente Real Estate, Spanish Village Charm
From the Pier to the hills, Rudy Flores, alongside Patti McKelvey, helps buyers and sellers navigate one of Southern California's most distinctive coastal towns.
(619) 392-6714The "Spanish Village by the Sea"
San Clemente was planned from the start around Spanish Colonial architecture and coastal living.
The Iconic Pier
San Clemente Pier anchors the town's classic beach-town feel.
Spanish Colonial Character
White stucco, red tile roofs, and archways define the town's architecture citywide.
World-Class Surf
Trestles, just south of town, is one of the most famous surf breaks in the world.
Small-Town Coastal Living
A tight-knit community feel that's increasingly rare along the Southern California coast.
Rudy Flores
Real Estate Strategist, Realtor®, Coldwell Banker West
Former Real Estate Developer for Google, AT&T, T-Mobile, FirstNet (911) and the U.S. Navy (DoD) for 12 years
Watch Rudy's interviewRudy Flores helps buyers and sellers navigate San Clemente real estate with a client-first, no-pressure approach, backed by the Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team's 40 years of Southern California real estate experience.
Read Patti’s book. Real Estate Magic: How a Real Estate Rock Star Helped 6,000 Families Attain the American Dream is available free through Amazon Kindle and in paperback. Get Patti McKelvey’s book on Amazon
Seven Ways to Live in San Clemente
The Pier Bowl, downtown, the beach neighborhoods, Forster Ranch, Talega and the hillsides, with what each is like.
The Pier Bowl
Steps from the pier, the sand and downtown, on the hillside above the beach.
ExploreDowntown and Avenida Del Mar
The Spanish Village at the heart of town, with shops, restaurants and history.
ExploreNorth Beach
A laid-back stretch toward the north end of town, close to the sand.
ExploreT-Street and the Southside Beaches
Beach-close living south of the pier, near a well-known surf spot and the coastal trail.
ExploreForster Ranch
A master-planned community with parks, trails and hillside streets.
ExploreTalega
A newer master-planned community on the south side of town, with trails and neighborhood amenities.
ExploreHillside and Ocean-View Streets
Homes on San Clemente's slopes, where the view is part of the value and the site needs a careful look.
ExploreLife in the Spanish Village by the Sea
Dining, beaches, shopping, events and getting around, plus San Clemente's history on a timeline.
Where to Eat in San Clemente
Downtown and Pier Bowl favorites, from casual pizza to seafood and upscale American.
ExploreSan Clemente Beaches, Trails and Parks
The pier, the coastal trail, state beach camping and surf breaks known around the world.
ExploreThings to Do in San Clemente
Surf, history, gardens and a downtown made for wandering.
ExploreShopping and Errands in San Clemente
Boutiques downtown, outlets by the freeway and full-service groceries close to home.
ExploreGetting Around San Clemente
Interstate 5, the train, the coastal trail and how to reach Orange County and San Diego.
ExploreThe San Clemente Calendar
The weekly market, summer festivals and the surf and beach rhythm of the year.
ExploreThe Story of the Spanish Village by the Sea
A timeline from Ole Hanson's 1925 plan to the pier, the Western White House and today.
San Clemente Market This Week
Who has the edge this week, with price tiers and closing conditions for San Clemente.
Week ending Sep 19, 2026
Leans buyers 62 / 100
Know Your Numbers in Minutes
Free calculators for buyers and sellers, starting with today’s rates.
Mortgage Payment Calculator
See your real monthly payment: principal, interest, taxes, insurance and HOA in one number.
Try itHow Much Home Can I Afford?
A quick, friendly estimate of the price range that fits your income, debts and savings.
Try itRent vs. Buy Calculator
Compare the long-run cost of owning with renting the same kind of home, with your own assumptions.
Try itChoosing Where to Buy in San Clemente
A complete guide to San Clemente’s beach, hillside and planned communities, with real costs and the best months to shop.
What Clients Say About the Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team
Patti sold our home in about 3 weeks, from listing to closing. Lightning ⚡ fast, and results were better than expected. The experience shows from the start to finish, and decades of selling homes shows, thank you Patti and her team. !!
Patti is an excellent realtor. She helped us sell our home very quickly. Her office associates and contractors came in a timely manner and took care of anything we needed done. I highly recommend Patti she follows through make sure everything is done correctly and helps you sell your home with ease.
Patti gets it done! Great communication, and smart! She is a perfect realtor, representing her clients to the fullest! Give her a call if you are buying or selling a home!
Reviews are by clients of the Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team, quoted exactly as posted on Google. Individual results vary.
Read Patti’s book. Real Estate Magic: How a Real Estate Rock Star Helped 6,000 Families Attain the American Dream is available free through Amazon Kindle and in paperback. Get Patti McKelvey’s book on Amazon
More on San Clemente
An area guide, the questions buyers and sellers ask most, and two practical reads on owning a home in a Spanish Colonial beach town.
San Clemente Area Guide
What defines San Clemente, how people get around, and what a buyer should understand about living in one of Southern California's most distinctive coastal towns.
Read the guideSan Clemente Buyer and Seller FAQ
Straight answers to the questions buyers and sellers ask most often about San Clemente.
See the answersOwning a Spanish Colonial Home in San Clemente: What Buyers and Owners Should Know
Red tile roofs and white stucco are the look of San Clemente. Here is what those materials ask of an owner, and what to check before you buy.
Read the articleLet's Talk About San Clemente
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