San Clemente Seafest

Come to beautiful San Clemente and enjoy a day at the beach and the cool waters of the exquisite Pacific Ocean at our Annual San Clemente Seafest held on the Sunday, following the first Wednesday in October.

The Seafest features a Chowder Cook-off, Fisherman’s Lobster, T. Patterson Surf Shop, Business Exposition, Arts & Craft Show, Entertainment provided by the Gemtones and a U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo Operation all taking place at the historic San Clemente Pier area.

Chowder Cook-off
The Seafest is famous for its Chowder Cook-Off Competition held on the historic San Clemente Pier. Area citizens, restaurants, and businesses contend for the best tasting chowder this side of New England. Visitors arrive from all over the county to sample the many unique variations of Chowder. Click Here for a registration application.
 
Business Teams
Market your business to over 5,000 people and have a great time doing it. The Chowder Cook-Off is a great opportunity for businesses to highlight their goods & services. As a contestant, you have the benefit of displaying your promotional and marketing material to thousands of visitors. Utilize your decorating skills and create a booth, which reflects your enterprise. By participating in the Cook-Off your company name will be displayed in numerous advertising pieces and as a winner; your business will be listed in the local papers.

Individual Teams
Individual Teams and Clubs & Organizations eagerly await the annual Seafest. These folks have favorite recipes, some passed down from generations. Contestants in the “Individual Category” bring their friends and family and make a celebration out of the competition, including decorating their booths to suit their festive style, all to the delight of the attendees.

Restaurants
As a restaurateur, you consider your Chowder to be the best. Showcase your outstanding blend and see where it stakes up again the other area establishments. What a terrific way to market your business. In addition, Seafest guests are sure to visit your restaurant, post event, to enjoy more items on your sumptuous menu.

Restaurant teams are required to cook a minimum of forty gallons of Chowder & Individual teams are required to cook a minimum of twenty-five gallons.

Public Tasting
Spectators purchase tickets for tasting prior to and during the event and decide which contestants Chowder they would like to try. There are five tastes per ticket and tickets cost $6.00. Chowder tasting begins at approximately 10:00 a.m. and concludes at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Click Here for event ticket inquiries or general information

Judging
The Chowder is judged on a point basis for overall Best Tasting Chowder. Each team receives a judging cup prior to the judging period. Contestants then bring their Chowder to the judging area by 10:30 a.m.

The Best Decorated Booth award will be determined by our judging panel based on point’s awarded for originality of costume and booth decorations.

The People's Choice awards will be judged by individual taster’s ballots.

Awards Categories
Awards are presented to the winners in each of the following categories:
  • Best Chowder Individual            1st 2nd 3rd & 4th place
  • Best Chowder Restaurant         1st 2nd 3rd & 4th place
  • Judges Favorite Chowder
  • Best Decorated Individual          1st 2nd 3rd & 4th place
  • Best Decorated Restaurant       1st 2nd 3rd & 4th place
  • Judges - Based on originality of costume & table decoration
  • People's Choice - Individual      1st 2nd 3rd & 4th place
  • People's Choice - Restaurant   1st 2nd 3rd & 4th place
  • Favorite Chowder
Fresh Seafood
Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar will be serving a variety of their culinary delights right on the beach - fresh seafood such as lobster, Oysters on the Half Shell, crab, steamed mussels and clams and much more.

Paddleboard Contest
First annual Stand Up Paddleboard Surf Contest. This exciting event features local amateur paddleboarder's competing for trophies in their respective class. Click Here for a SUP application. To see the official Heat Sheet, Click Here.

Business Exposition
With an audience of over 3,000 people expected to attend, the Seafest Business Expo is a great opportunity for businesses to highlight their goods and services. The Expo gives companies direct contact with numerous potential new customers in a single day!

This Exposition is one of our many Chamber benefits. You must be a member to participate. Registration cost is $200.00. Space is limited, so sign-up soon and don’t be left out of this unique marketing experience. Click Here for a registration application.

Marketing Spaces
Market your business to thousands of visitors in just one day, while enjoying the beautiful San Clemente Beach. What a great way to obtain business exposure and promote your product or service. 

Click Here for a Marketing Space application

Arts & Craft Exhibit

The Seafest will feature an arts & craft show. This exhibit showcases only handcrafted merchandise from talented individual from Southern California. Click Here for a registration application.

Entertainment
The Gemtones, a local power trio, will be rocking and rolling audiences in true 70’s fashion. With fire strength and conviction, the band performs classic rock, blues and surf covers, as well as a growing catalog of original songs. Don’t miss this fantastic group. 

The event will also include the United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue performing a Demo Operation, face painting, Balloon Art and much more.

Sponsorship
Sponsoring the Seafest is a tremendous opportunity to develop public awareness of your business and/or service. It also sends a message of your willingness to extend goodwill toward your community. The Chamber would be honored to market your enterprise at this family event. 

Free Shuttle Parking
Free shuttle parking is available at the San Clemente High School, 700 Ave. Pico.

For information regarding the event, tickets, surfing, vending and sponsorship opportunities call the Chamber office at (949) 492-1131.
 
 
Current San Clemente Chamber Members: 

S.C. Rider Supply    |    Robert Johnson Law Corporation    |    Image Makers Custom Cabinetry & Painting    |    Anderson, John H., Law Office    |    Round Table Pizza    |    Cookie Lee Jewelry    |    All American Mobile Detail    |    George L. Brown Insurance    |    Shore Gardens Nursery    |    Sugar Blossom Bake Shop    |    Berg, Max    |    Hapa J's Kitchen, Bar & Lounge    |    O'Gorman Pacific Realty, Inc.    |    Bank of the West    |    Asst. League of Capo. Valley - Bargain Box    |    Dunham Construction, Inc.    |    Clarke & Clarke    |    Webtrix    |    San Clemente Glass    |    Beach Cities Auto Collision    |    Holiday Inn Express    |    Morris, Robert F.    |    Orange Coast Plumbing    |    OC Tavern    |    England Law    |    Henken & Kennedy Orthodontics    |    Errand Fairy, The    |    San Clemente Balloons    |    Comfort Suites    |    California Coast Carpet & Flooring    |    Grand Pacific Resorts    |    Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia/Dr. Rajesh J. Kadakia    |    CresaPartners    |    Lab Holding, LLC    |    Family Assistance Ministries    |    Sagona, Ron & Tami - Vacation Rental    |    Sun West Properties    |    San Clemente Optometry    |    Stewart Surfboards    |    Jeff the Silent Chef    |    Riviera Vacations / Cruise Planners    |    Krikorian Premiere Theatres    |    Shore, The    |    Aging Matters, Inc.    |    Union Bank    |    Rainbow Sandals, Inc.    |    Frank's Auto Collision    |    Stater Bros. Markets    |    Sabet, David D.P.M.    |    Paradise Jewelers    |    Call Jensen & Ferrell    |    Shadetree Auto    |    Darden Lentz    |    Capistrano Connections Academy    |    Foam N' Fabrics Inc.    |    Orange County Business Service Center    |    Exchange Club of San Clemente    |    Natural Sources, Inc.    |    Jimmy's Tire Center    |    Orange County Association of Realtors    |    South Coast Fire Protection    |    San Clemente Plumbing    |    San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)    |    Griffin Optometric Group    |    Pacific Coast Real Estate    |    Universal Press, Inc.    |    Mr. Handyman of Southeast Orange County    |    Seaside Maintenance    |    San Clemente Cafe    |    Billy's Masonry Construction    |    San Clemente Chiropractic    |    Red Fox Lounge    |    HomeServices Lending    |    Hartmann, Jeffrey Attorney at Law    |    Beachcomber Motel    |    Seaside Property Management    |    San Clemente Self Storage    |    Wonderful Windows    |    Selma's Chicago Pizzeria, Inc.    |    Salon Incognito    |    Steam Clean of San Clemente    |    Tommy's Family Restaurant    |    New York Life Insurance    |    Century 21 Beachside    |    Creations Unlimited    |    Lisa Newell Insurance Agency    |    Buono Pizzas and Pastas    |    Compass Property Management Corp.    |    Beacon Brokerage    |    Notary Express Mobile    |    Anderson, Joe & Mary Anna    |    Heritage of San Clemente Foundation    |    San Clemente Cove    |    Preferred Towing    |    5 Elements Spa & Boutique    |    Brownstein/Hyatt/Farber/Schreck    |    Critters Mobile Pet Grooming    |    Environment 1st Exterminating Inc.    |    Fitness Elite for Women & Fitness Elite Co Ed Gym    |    Law Office of Corey E. Taylor    |    Vintage Shores Senior Apts.    |    Randy Liebig Plumbing    |    Century 21 - O.M.A.    |    Dave Cook's PGA Golf Shop    |    Steam Age Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning    |    Donchak, Lori    |    Amazing Tents & Events    |    San Clemente Times, LLC    |    DeNault's Hardware    |    Nick's San Clemente    |    Cafe Del Sol-La Tiendita    |    Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty    |    Mongkut Thai Restaurant    |    Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club    |    Tan-talizing Custom Airbrush Tanning    |    Seaside Chiropractic    |    San Clemente Auto Collision    |    CR&R    |    Our Lady of Fatima Church & School    |    Holley's Tire Service    |    San Clemente Florist    |    Sovereign Health of California    |    White Water Realty, Inc.    |    3 Degrees of Fitness    |    Baskin-Robbins    |    Beach City Florist    |    Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant    |    Seaside Green    |    Cal National Bank    |    Aegis of Dana Point    |    Appraisals Residential    |    Hempy, Marilyn - Century 21 OMA    |    Sea View Orthopaedic Group    |    Transportation Corridor Agencies    |    Divel Insurance Agency    |    Swirlz Frozen Yogurt    |    KWAVE    |    A. C. Towing    |    Victoria Auto Repair    |    A to Z Leak Detection    |    Pacific Taste    |    Beach Cities Harmonizers-SC Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society    |    Beach Cities YMCA    |    Angel Helpers Senior Care LLC    |    San Clemente's Little Inn by the Beach    |    Killer Dana Inc.    |    Days Inn    |    AT&T    |    Holiday Inn San Clemente    |    South Coast Fashion Jewelry    |    Village Book Exchange    |    Ocean Physical Therapy, Inc.    |    My Graphics Guy    |    Beach Cities Electrical Services Inc.    |    White Water Realty, Inc    |    Distinctive Coast Properties    |    Camp David San Clemente    |    Attainity, LLC    |    Weseloh Honda    |    Friendly Computers    |    Trosper, Ronald, D.D.S., Inc.    |    Budget Blind    |    Nic's Vacuum & Small Appliances    |    Four Star Plumbing    |    ADR Solar Solutions    |    California Coastal Properties    |    Oceanview Family Medicine    |    OC Fitness Boot Camp LLC    |    Woodcrafters Intl., Inc    |    Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens    |    South Coast Distributing Co.    |    San Clemente Inn    |    Swift Health Chiropractic    |    Eaton's Income Tax Service    |    Allen, Bernard A., Law Offices    |    RRM Design Group    |    Sunrise Taekwondo, Inc.    |    Laura's House    |    S&G Ready Mixed Concrete, Inc.    |    Be the Match    |    Kiwanis Club of San Clemente    |    Greenwall Plumbing Heating & Air    |    Cafe Mimosa    |    Wal-Mart #2527    |    Lentz Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc.    |    Superior Services Inc.    |    Computer Dave    |    San Clemente Executive Suites    |    Terry Lee Ives    |    Lowe's Home Improvement    |    Waddell & Reed Financial Services    |    PCH Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Inc.    |    Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.    |    Visionary Artisan    |    Thornton Construction / Express Plumbing    |    Hobie Surf Shop    |    San Clemente Auto Center    |    A Therapeutic Massage    |    MOB Custom Cruisers    |    First Team Real Estate    |    Talega Golf Club    |    Allstate Insurance    |    El Mariachi Restaurant & Bar    |    Beauty A Go-Go TM    |    C' Siren Day Spa    |    SDG&E / The Gas Co.    |    R. Collins Harrel, DMD    |    John Pearson Associates, Inc.    |    Pacifc Pointe Apartments    |    San Clemente Villas By The Sea    |    Licea's Carpet & Upholstery Steam Cleaning    |    Beach Garden Cafe    |    Medi-Rub Corporation    |    San Clemente Journal    |    O2 Wellness    |    Farmers & Merchants Bank    |    Brandguard Vents Inc.    |    Colony Termite Control    |    Consolidated Electrical Dist.    |    Keller Williams Realty    |    Images/Creative Solutions    |    Toal Engineering, Inc.    |    Torrey Pines Securities    |    Sit Means Sit South Orange County    |    Billy's Meat, Seafood & Deli    |    Decorating Den Interiors    |    Joy's Christian Bookstore    |    Pizza Port    |    Marashi, Jon B., D.D.S.    |    State Senator Mark Wyland    |    San Clemente Wellness Center    |    Drymaster    |    Triton Air    |    Pet Project Foundation    |    Patriots' Motel    |    Awards 'N More    |    Checks and More!    |    Dana Wharf Sportfishing    |    Ready2live    |    Redmond Orthodontics    |    Paradise Miniature Golf    |    American Cancer Society    |    Automobile Club of Southern California    |    Farmers Insurance-Orange County Business Insurance    |    Ambush Games    |    Glynn, Ellen J. DDS MDS    |    Switch-On Electric    |    DC Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.    |    Littlepage Automotive    |    Boisseranc, S. Sylvia Realtor    |    MassMutual    |    Brownson, William J., D.D.S.    |    Handiman Can of San Clemente    |    Dickey, Richard & Beryl    |    Variant Jewelry & Clothing    |    Best Western Casablanca Inn    |    Saddleback Memorial Medical Center-San Clemente    |    Kelly's Hallmark    |    Quinlan Properties    |    Introductions Unlimited, Inc.    |    San Clemente Wine Company    |    Diamond Environmental Services    |    Coast Property Management    |    San Clemente Veterinary Hospital    |    Cooper, James, Attorney at Law    |    Baker Jensen Investment Advisors    |    Clean Rite Coin Laundry    |    Dana Party Supplies    |    Rannals, Larry    |    New Mandarin Garden    |    Left Coast Brewing Co.    |    Common Interests, Inc.    |    Fitness 19    |    Cafe Calypso    |    Allsize Self Storage    |    Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club    |    Minuteman Press of S.C.    |    Juguilon Insurance Agency - Farmers Insurance    |    Sea Horse Resort    |    SVC-West    |    Hampton Inn & Suites    |    KV Management    |    Beach Plumbing, Inc.    |    NCADD-OC / Community Alliance Network    |    St. Clement's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church    |    2 For 1 Pizza    |    Fashion Plate    |    Capistrano Shores, Inc.    |    State Farm Insurance Providing Insurance & Financial Services    |    Reynolds Carpet Cleaning    |    Best Value Roofing    |    Antoine's Cafe    |    Community Restoration & Construction Group    |    Sanctuary Salon    |    Brandon, Alex J., D.D.S.    |    Rod's Tree Service    |    El Jefe Cafe    |    Simple Touch Skin Care    |    B. Dunne with it Decor    |    SCOR Physical Therapy    |    Sea View Pharmacy    |    Luna Landscape & Tree Service    |    3 Day Blinds    |    Munters Moisture Control Services    |    Adele's at the San Clemente Inn    |    San Clemente Beach Travelodge    |    Anatec International, Inc.    |    KFC    |    RBF Consulting    |    Executive Escrow Company    |    Garden Cottage at the Green B & B    |    Cassano's Pizza    |    Screen Guy Inc., The    |    Rice, Brian J., D.D.S.    |    T. Patterson Surf Shop    |    El Camino Automotive    |    Big O Tires    |    Del Mar Family Medicine    |    San Clemente News    |    Dukes    |    FASTSIGNS, San Clemente    |    Z Pizza    |    Silverstein, Cheryl    |    Schmid's Fine Chocolate    |    Green House    |    Creative Angle    |    SoCal Wedding Guy    |    Blum, Richard Attorney at Law    |    Coast Valley Moving & Storage, Inc.    |    Carbonara Trattoria Italiana    |    Bad to the Bone BBQ    |    St. Michael's Academy    |    AGJ Health    |    Papa Murphy's    |    Bill Metzger Plumbing    |    Rich's Signs    |    S4i Systems Inc.    |    San Clemente Motor Lodge    |    Shorecliffs Golf Club    |    Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique    |    Lisa B. Designs/Spinelli, Lisa    |    H&R Block    |    Eric Jon Berger Construction, Inc.    |    Hinrichs, David J., D.D.S.    |    Seaside Services    |    San Clemente Presbyterian Church    |    South Coast Screen & Glass    |    St. Andrew's By-The-Sea Methodist Church    |    Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center    |    Workman Molina    |    South Coast Water District    |    Frank J. Mogavero DDS, MS    |    Sonny's Pizza and Pasta    |    Iva Lee's    |    Akioni's Catering    |    Caravalho, George    |    Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar    |    Rancho San Clemente Tennis & Fitness Club    |    Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching    |    Thune, Wallace D.D.S.    |    BC Surf Shop    |    Courtside Restaurant & Catering    |    New Hope Acupuncture Center    |    ASAP Appliance Service    |    Three County Insurance Svcs.    |    Orange County Forensics, Inc.    |    Event Agency Inc. and Bouquet, The    |    Coastal General Contractors    |    Rental Center, The    |    Tengdin, John    |    Edward Jones Investments    |    Backstreet Home Decor    |    Bertha Henry Realty    |    Bonded Cleaners & Laundry    |    Artwistic Creations    |    Hayden, Narey & Persich, C.P.A.    |    Jay's Car Repair    |    Michael R. Foley Photography    |    Body Awareness Physical Therapy & Wellness Center    |    Costco Wholesale    |    Five Star Property Inspections, Inc.    |    Moran, Alice P., D.M.D.    |    Mark A. Colby Landscape & Maintenance    |    Easter Seals Disability Services Southern California    |    Bob's Fine Wine    |    Cellar, The    |    Taka-O Japanese Restaurant    |    Carrillo's Garden & Tree Service    |    Dewey's T.V. & Home Appliances    |    Sun Post News c/o O.C. Register    |    PuroClean Disaster Recovery    |    Cabrillo Playhouse    |    Sprinkler Man, The    |    City of San Clemente    |    Casa Tropicana Boutique Inn at the Pier    |    La Siesta Restaurant    |    General Insurance Services    |    M Advisory, LLC    |    CK Electric    |    San Clemente Host Lions Club    |    Peter Drilling & Contracting    |    Mission Plumbing & Heating    |    Keller Williams / OC Coastal Realty    |    Jed Noll Surfboards & Gallery    |    Doubletree Guest Suites    |    Sterling Real Estate and Mortgage Services    |    Dad's Liquor & Deli    |    Bettie Johnson-Prudential Ca. Realty    |    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage    |    Baja Fresh Mexican Grill    |    Radiant Smiles Dental Care    |    Cox Communications    |    Advanced Dermatology of San Clemente Inc.    |    Paychex    |    Riviera Construction    |    Scentsy    |    Dutton Accountancy Corp.    |    Camino Veterinary Clinic    |    Prudential California Realty    |    Designer's Magic Carpet & Flooring    |    OC Coastal Escrow    |    Gibbs Law Firm, APC, The    |    SC Pool & Spa Works    |    Chick's Plumbing    |    Termite Guy, The    |    Baroni Cleaners, Tailoring and Tuxedos    |    Peet's Coffee & Tea    |    Lesneski Mortuary    |    Villa Cucina    |    Rick Hackett-Farmers Insurance Agency    |    Agent Debbie Ferrari-Realtor    |    Local Dish Magazine, The    |    South Coast Answering Service    |    Salon Bleu    |    Del Taco, #61    |    Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates    |    Ageless Generation Day Spa    |    Tony's Locksmith & Safe Service    |    Italian Cravings    |    Panera Bread    |    Estes & Estes, Attorneys    |    Friendship Shelter, Inc.    |    Crispins    |    Sunwest Bank    |    Samuel Salkin Enterprises, Inc.    |    Family Acupuncture Center    |    Union Bank of California - Pico Branch    |    Massage Envy Spa San Clemente    |    Las Golondrinas Mexican Food    |    Legacy Retirement Planning    |    Proforma-UniSource    |    Coastline Villas by the Sea    |    Beal Business Law    |    Nicholson Group, Inc., The    |    Independence Bank    |    Coastline Accounting Services    |    Tarbell Realtors    |    Pacific Sign Center    |    California Bank & Trust    |    Strategic Alliance Solutions Inc.    |    Metagenics    |    Tina & Vince's Italian Deli    |    Peter Taylor Law    |    Keller Williams    |    Law Offices of Darren Landie    |    Denny's Restaurant    |    Salvati, Nicholas D.M.D.    |    Sundried Tomato An American Bistro    |    Izza Pizzeria    |    Captain Mauri's    |    Edward Kweskin Consulting    |    Aloha Flowers    |    Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area    |    Ole's Tavern    |    California Sun Management    |    Mission Realtors    |    Farm Fresh To You    |    Littlepage Landscaping    |    Coast Property Services    |    Beach Cities Dental    |    San Clemente Ocean Festival, Inc.    |    


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