Cream of the Crop - San Clemente has a vast network of people and businesses that help turn its wheels of production, making the city an economically viable home for its residents, and a desirable destination for visitors. However, behind the machine of business in all its forms, a particular set of people aid in its organization, and help promote the general welfare and prosperity of the area business community—the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce.  Please click here for more details

2011 San Clemente Winter Wonderland Light Decorating Contest - Entry Form available at Chamber office. Must be received no later than Friday, December 9th. Judging date is Tuesday, December 13th. Call the chamber for more information.  Please click here for more details

Christmas Toys for Girls & Boys - Make Christmas special for children in need in our community. Deliver new, unwrapped toys for ages 0 -18 to FAM’s Resource Center by Dec 14th. Toys will be distributed by Santa and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 17th. For more information contact FAM at info@family-assistance.org or 949-492-8477.   Please click here for more details

FAM’s Adopt-a-Family Program - Many families are in need of help to make Christmas happen for their children this year. Come to FAM’s resource center to pick out a special family and deliver the gifts directlyl to their home Make it a wonderful Christmas! For more information contact FAM at info@family-assistance.org or 949-492-8477.   Please click here for more details

Taste of San Clemente Thank You! - The 21st Annual “Original Taste of San Clemente,” held at the beautiful Signature Grille at the Talega Golf Club on Friday, November 4, 2011, was the Finest to Date! The Chamber would like to take this time to acknowledge the businesses and individuals whom made this event such a success, without the support of the entities listed below, this event would not be possible. Sponsors: The Toll Roads, Southern California Edison, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center San Clemente, San Clemente Villas by the Sea, Southern California Gas Company, Rod’s Tree Service, CR&R, Wal-Mart, Universal Press, Inc., Creative Images & OrangeCoast Magazine. The following restaurants and local wine establishments served up superb fare for guests attending the Taste. Their community involvement and outreach are to be applauded. The Chamber would like to thank all of them for their efforts, both in time and material: Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn, Antoine’s Café, BeachFire Bar & Grill, Beach Garden Café, Bob’s Fine Wine, Cafe Calypso, Café Mimosa, Dad’s Liquor & Deli, Due’ Luxury Libations, Enne Cucina Italiana, Frisby Cellars, Hanson’s Market, Humphry’s Sandwich Shop, Inka Mama’s Peruvian Cuisine, Italian Cravings, Left Coast Brewing Co., Le Grande Courtage Champagne, Nick’s San Clemente, OC Tavern, Panera Bread, Papa Murphy’s, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Peligroso Tequila, Pick Up Stix, Pizza Port Brewing Co., Red Fox Lounge, Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill, Rugg Family Wines, San Antonio Winery, Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, Signature Grille, Sonny’s Pizza & Pasta, Stranger, Sunsets at the Pier, Tina & Vince’s Italian Deli, Tommy’s Restaurant, Vinedos Malagon and Z Pizza. The Taste of San Clemente also featured a Silent Auction and Raffle. The following companies are to be commended for their contributions: Adele's at the San Clemente Inn, ASAP Appliance Service, Awards 'N More, Baskin-Robbins, Beach Garden Café, Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club, Best Western Casablanca Inn, Billy's Meat, Seafood & Deli, Bonded Cleaners, BT Fitness, LLC, Camp Bow Wow, Carbonara Trattoria Italiana, Casa Tropicana Boutique Inn at the Pier, Chick-fil-A, Chick’s Plumbing, City of San Clemente, ConRev, Dana Wharf Sportfishing, Enne Cucina Italiana, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hayden, Narey & Persich, C.P.A., Independence Bank, Irish Eyes, Left Coast Brewing Co, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Inka Mama’s Peruvian Cuisine, Memories of Me Photography, Mission Plumbing & Heating, Chuck & Linda Narey, New York Life Insurance-Mr. James Campbell, Ocean Institute, Paradise Jewelers, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Quality Inn & Suites, Rascals Ladies, LLC, RBF Consulting, Rod’s Tree Service, Salon Incognito, Salt Creek Grille, San Clemente Dental Group, San Clemente Inn, San Clemente Journal, San Clemente Tattoo, San Clemente Times, Sanctuary Salon, San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce, Savannah Chop House, Servpro of San Clemente, Sharyn’s Art, Signature Grille, Sonny's Pizza and Pasta, Sport Clips, T. Patterson Surf Shop, Taka-O Japanese Restaurant, Talega Day Spa, Talega Golf Club, The Toll Roads, Unique Tan, Universal Press & Wassmann Fine Arts.   Please click here for more details