Where San Clemente's Wealthy Really Live

San Clemente's wealthiest residents live in four neighborhoods: Cotton Point Estates and Cyprus Shore at the city's southern tip (oceanfront, typically $5M+), Sea Summit in Marblehead (the city's newest luxury master-planned community), Highland Light in Marblehead (the only guard-gated neighborhood

If I Were Moving to San Clemente in 2026, Here's Where I'd Live

If I were moving to San Clemente in 2026, I'd choose Forster Ranch — specifically the gated Reserve North community. After weighing it against the two neighborhoods most people expect me to pick, Talega and Sea Summit, Forster Ranch wins on the things I personally value most: larger lots, a lower pr

San Clemente vs. Newport Beach: Which Is Actually Worth It in 2026?

If you're looking at coastal Southern California real estate and weighing San Clemente against Newport Beach, you're not alone. These two cities come up together constantly — and for good reason. Both are stunning coastal communities in Orange County. But they are not the same place, and the choice