26 JUNE 2012 - SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA: Surfers try to catch waves below the pier in San Clemente, CA. San Clemente is midway between Los Angeles and San Diego at the southern tip of Orange county. It is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate and its Spanish Colonial style architecture. San Clemente's city slogan is "Spanish Village by the Sea". PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ