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    San Clemente Aquatics Center

    3.6 (24 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Nijole T.

    I am so glad that they have such a wonderful pool for the residence of San Clemente! Extremely affordable and fun for kids! Plenty of easy parking. There was a lot of staff and lifeguards on duty, the pool was very well-maintained. Plenty of seating, and they have a separate lap pool that you can reserve to swim away from the children to really get a good workout in. Highly recommended! Be sure to check out their hours for open swim before you go.

    Gertrud H.

    This place is new, so everything works. Nice design that fits in with the rest of Ole Hansen's San Clemente view. The entrance to the aquatics center is across the street from Target. There is plenty of parking in the parking lot in front of the aquatics center. The lot is shared with the playground. The staff in front is super helpful, and the prices are reasonable. The staff in the pool area are on point. Once we experienced somebody had an "accident" in the shallow pool and they closed it immediately to clean it and check the chemicals. On another occasion, someone couldn't find her child, and they closed down the entire complex until the kid had been found. The changing area is nice. As with just about all pools, the restrooms are obviously used by kids who pee on the floor and/or don't flush. That is my only minus. There is a very shallow kids' pool, with at play structure in the middle. There is a large, deep pool, as well. Obviously, not as cozy as Ole Hansen Beach Club was.....

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    The Team activities basically render the pool non accessible during the weekday afternoons!

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    3 years ago

    Great pool, highly recommended, you can't go wrong here, water is warm and inviting.

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    Great lap pool!! Clean friendly staff with long hours that work around my work schedule. Thank you!!

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    Vista Hermosa Sports Park

    4.3
    (28 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We hit up Vista Hermosa Sports Park recently, and I've got to say--it checked all the boxes for a…read moresolid family outing where everyone leaves tired and happy (which, let's be honest, is the goal). Courtney's Sandcastle Playground: This place is a gem. It's gated (HALLELUJAH), shaded, and inclusive, which means every kid can enjoy it. My littles were obsessed with the pirate ship and musical areas, while my older two found enough to climb, spin, and race on to keep them out of each other's business. Bonus: there's a splash pad section for warmer days, and YES--there are actual bathrooms inside the play area. Moms, you know why that matters. Sports Fields Galore: If you've got kids in sports--or kids who just think they're in the Olympics--this park has huge open fields, soccer goals, and space to sprint until they collapse. We brought a ball, and suddenly everyone forgot they were "too hot" or "too tired" to play. Magic. Walking Trail: There's a nice little loop path, perfect if you've got a stroller crew or you're pretending you're getting your steps in while bribing toddlers with snacks. Aquatics Center Right There: We didn't do the pool this time, but the Aquatics Center is literally steps away. So this spot could easily turn into a full day outing if you're feeling brave (or caffeinated enough). Parking & Setup: Easy parking, tons of grassy space for picnics, and plenty of shade for those of us who are just there to supervise and hand out snacks. Would I go back? In a heartbeat. It's a rare combo of being actually fun for the kids and not a total sensory overload for me. If you're looking for a place that wears your kids out without wearing you down, Vista Hermosa is it.

    I love that they have the splash pad and pool here. It's located right beside the playground. It…read morewas open from 1-3 with a 10 min break. It cost money to go in so I would have liked to know it was for 2hrs when I paid. Outside of that I would go back.

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    Awesome playground! Looks like a mini-golf course :-)

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    Awesome playground! Looks like a mini-golf course :-)
    24 Hour Fitness - San Clemente

    24 Hour Fitness - San Clemente

    2.9
    (258 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    I've been a 24 Hour Fitness member since August 2024 (and was a member years ago as well). I'm…read morewriting this to warn members about the return/exchange policy for defective items. I completely understand and agree with the 30-day return policy for items you simply don't like. That is not the issue here. I purchased a scale at this location on October 10, 2025. It worked for about three months and then stopped working. I brought it back on January 16, with the receipt, only to be told by the manager that I was outside the 30-day window and therefore "too bad," I now had to deal with the manufacturer. This was disappointing. In my experience, when a store sells a product that turns out to be defective, the store handles the exchange or refund and then deals with the manufacturer themselves. Apparently, that is not how this location operates. What makes this more frustrating is that other 24 Hour Fitness locations handle this differently, which suggests this is not a consistent policy issue but a location-specific one. I appreciate Zach's help in at least finding an email address, since there was no phone number available for the manufacturer. Bottom line: if you buy retail items here, be aware that if something breaks after 30 days, you may be on your own -- even as a paying member. -- Vero

    I'm not a member here (thankfully), just leaving feedback after interviewing at this location…read more The experience was honestly shocking. The manager--who is 27 came across as extremely unprepared and unprofessional the entire time. The interview had no structure, included awkward comments, and halfway through I was genuinely thinking, "Where did I end up?" It almost felt like a joke. To be clear, I'm not bitter about not getting the job; I actually called afterward to withdraw my candidacy myself, trying to be professional. I was told they'd call me back, but instead they said they were "in a meeting" and never followed up, which says a lot. Walking around the facility didn't help either. The restrooms were pretty disgusting. The floor a mess. After reading other reviews, I'm not surprised they're so negative. From my experience, this place seems very poorly managed, especially with someone so inexperienced in charge. Definitely not somewhere I'd want to be associated with.

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    Aloha Swimming In Capo Beach

    Aloha Swimming In Capo Beach

    4.3
    (41 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    We've been coming here for years and I don't know how I never left a review. Here's a short and…read moresweet one. We first discovered Aloha Swim a little over 4 years ago with our now 7 year old son. We have our 4 year old who started a year ago. Both my boys are now comfortable swimmers and have grown so much since being taught by Amy & Joy. They're both wonderful swim coaches.

    UPDATE RESPONSE: I'm not surprised you are denying this ever happened. This is NOT a lie but you…read moreprobably don't remember as you treat children terribly all the time. Lots of unhappy parents to remember all their names. I have all the emails and proof we were at your school in 2023, his name is Ezekiel or "Zeke" and you scarred him for life. You are a horrible human being Joy. This review is long overdue- it's actually been 4 years since we were here but my child is STILL scarred from his experiences with Joy. We were swimming today in a pool and he said, "remember when Miss Joy made me get out of the pool and stand there in front of everyone." It reminded me how terrible she was and I thought I should help people out with a review. If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. Joy should not be anywhere near children, let alone teaching them. RUN, don't walk away from here with your kids. She lacks patience, kindness, and professionalism. She is skilled at swim instruction, I'll give her that- but NOT with children. She should be an adult instructor only. We had swim instruction with her for several weeks and she was VERY rude and harsh with the kids. We finally had the last straw when My son who was 4 years old at the time, (a Covid baby) and still learning to swim had a moment he has never forgotten. Joy YELLED at him and called him a "brat" when he made too big of a splash getting In the water, she made him get out of the water in front of his peers and stand there cold and crying while she made "an example" out of him. She told the other kids, "see if you misbehave like this boy, you don't get to swim." Thank God my husband stood up to her and told her how he felt as she just let my child cry on the steps. We never went back and didn't even bother asking for a refund as I knew we wouldn't get it.

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    Waterbabies Swim School

    Waterbabies Swim School

    3.8
    (98 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    We are in the parent tot class on Tuesday evenings with Wendy. Our daughter is 17 months and has…read morebeen at the swim school since 8 months old. She's come a long way! She's very comfortable in the water and does well at holding her breath and going under water. She's kicking a lot with her legs and swimming her arms. She's been able to go a short distance to the side of the pool with a little help. We are very happy with this school!

    My 3 year old daughter went to swim school here as a new swimmer. She had been going about 5…read moremonths and had a few different instructors. She was afraid of the water but had made strides. She still didn't enjoy the deep water, but we could get her in the pool and she followed most instruction that she felt comfortable with. One evening, her normal instructor was not there so the owner, Wendy taught the class. Wendy is known for being abrasive but as long as my child is being pushed the right way, it's always okay. My daughter was crying this time, I think half because Wendy is abrasive and was not her normal instructor. The other half I think was because Wendy was bringing her into the deeper water which she was not comfortable with. My daughter continued to cry while being floated on her back. My daughter was visibly and verbally uncomfortable, stating she was scared multiple times. With no sympathy to this, Wendy kept my daughter on her back while she was crying. She continued to cry and Wendy proceeded to splash her in the face. The splashes then became cupping water, and purposely putting it into my daughter's mouth, causing her to cough, and swallow water repeatedly while Wendy stated "if you keep crying, you're going to keep getting water in your mouth." This happened several times, but my daughter continued to cry while undergoing this. When my daughter continued to cry, she was submerged under water a few times while still on her back, taking in more water. At this point, I told my daughter to exit the pool. She continued to cough up water to the point of almost vomiting, outside and inside, though I wish she had. We left immediately, and I assured Katrina she would never intentionally be hurt by Wendy again. This was reckless behavior, and it endangered my child. I am glad I took her out when I did because this could have ended so much worse. My daughter coughed all night so the next day, I took her to urgent care where they did an X-Ray and found water in her lungs. She was diagnosed with subsegmental atelectasis/infiltrate from aspiration of water. They advised me that if she gets a fever, to bring her back in as it can be very serious. We followed up with her doctor the following week since she was still coughing and the doctor said it was good news that she never developed a fever but to keep our eyes on it. The coughing is simply the body's attempt to get rid of the water. 2 weeks later, we did a follow up X-Ray since she was still coughing but luckily, her lungs were clear. My daughter coughed for almost 4 weeks. When I contacted Wendy to discuss reimbursement, she called me several times, and left a few messages. She even stated she "lost her patience, " "made a bad choice" with my child and "took responsibility." She mentioned that I threatened her but I simply asked for my money back with the 2nd option being court. She sent a few emails stating the same type of things and then said she was taking a leave of absence and disappeared. Wendy never even asked how my child was. She simply called her insurance company and attempted to let them handle it. In her insurance paperwork that they sent me, she even said she was not a witness. I told her insurance company that I would not be a part of whatever fraud she was trying to commit. I went ahead and filed a small claim against her. I certainly could have gone further but I simply wanted her to take responsibility, apologize, and ask if my child is okay! Her insurance company then told me that they would gladly pay the small amount we requested. After it was settled, the insurance company told me Wendy had requested that I do not post anything on social media about the incident and I politely told the insurance company that she is insane if she ever thinks I would do that. I was shocked that she would even ask this of me. It is absolutely my right as a parent to let other parents know what is going on there and what kind of instructor she is. If she admittedly loses her patience with 3 year olds, she should not be teaching them. This situation could have ended so much worse, and was the scariest moment of my 3 years as a parent. To watch a "responsible" adult purposely hurt your child is something I never wish on anyone. Really, she should be happy I did not press charges instead of walking away in shock. My daughter now has a fear of the pool more than when she originally started. We are taking a break for a while and will maybe try it again next year with private lessons from another school. Don't bring your kids here and always trust your gut!

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    PARENT TOT CLASS (3 MONTHS OLD )
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    MULTITASKING (2 YRS OLD)
    There's a handful of fun activities kids tend to enjoy like the slide and "surfing" on large choice floaters.

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    There's a handful of fun activities kids tend to enjoy like the slide and "surfing" on large choice floaters.

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