There will eventually come a time when our oceans' environmental health won't just be a reason to throw an annual festival, but a daily concern of the utmost urgency—but until then, let's party. The San Clemente Ocean Festival is back this week for a sun-drenched fiesta by the sea. There's racing, a surf contest, pancake breakfast, sand-sculpting competition, classic car show, ocean-themed art show, live music, and the famous rubber duckie race. The volunteer-run San Clemente Ocean Festival raises awareness about the importance of ocean safety and environmental health—so let's show support with this cheerful gathering, where “The Greatest Show on Surf” is the tagline for an environmental jubilee, and not a sci-fi disaster flick.
Sat., July 18, 8 a.m.; Sun., July 19, 8 a.m., 2015
