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Happy International Womens Day to the Women of Station 56 and to all female lifeguards past, present, and future! pictur...
03/09/2026

Happy International Womens Day to the Women of Station 56 and to all female lifeguards past, present, and future!
pictured: Clare McNamara, Sandy Larson, Alex Higginson

One year ago on Christmas Day, the surf at T-Street turned from celebration to urgency. A community moved as one, pullin...
12/26/2025

One year ago on Christmas Day, the surf at T-Street turned from celebration to urgency. A community moved as one, pulling Olivier Eustache from the water. On the sand, San Clemente lifeguards fought for life, hands steady, hearts racing—bringing him back from a moment where there was no pulse, no breath, only hope.

Days later, the call came: Olivier was recovering. Relief gave way to gratitude. Then came the hugs—Olivier, his wife, his son, his daughter—each embrace a reminder of why we do this work.

This Christmas, he returned.

Olivier visited the San Clemente Lifeguards with his family and friends, carrying the same warmth and charm that stayed with us from that day. He shared a simple but beautiful gift: Chocolat Première Communion a chocolate soup and croissants, served in celebration of life, community, and second chances. What once felt impossible now felt surreal—rescuers and rescued gathered together, smiling, laughing, remembering.

One of our seasonal lifeguards quietly said he was overwhelmed with emotion. Miracles tend to do that.

Merry Christmas, San Clemente. We love our job, and we love serving this community.

Alex Higginson will be traveling to Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia to continue her lifeguarding career during t...
11/16/2025

Alex Higginson will be traveling to Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia to continue her lifeguarding career during the Australian summer season with the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS). She departs on Tuesday, the 18th, aligning with our off-season but perfectly timed for Australia’s peak summer months.

Alex is looking forward to broadening her experience by learning different perspectives and approaches to open-water lifeguarding. She is also excited to train in Australia’s renowned lifesaving sport culture and bring that knowledge back to our team.

Beyond the skills and training, Alex carries a spirit of adventure. Lifeguards often looks out toward the horizon, drawn to the meeting place of sky and sea. It’s where we find new purpose—seeking fresh challenges, new waters, and the stories that only the ocean can write.

10/29/2025

Shark sighting at noon on October 29th just north of the San Clemente Pier 🦈
Lifeguards immediately responded with a 4-hour closure 1 mile north and south of the pier. With the water expected to open at 4 pm, the closure is downgraded to advisory. Stay safe out there!

During San Clemente’s Summer Months Lifeguards occupied the towers, the Jeeps and ATVs, Headquarters, and the PWC to ens...
09/13/2025

During San Clemente’s Summer Months Lifeguards occupied the towers, the Jeeps and ATVs, Headquarters, and the PWC to ensure the public had a safe and enjoyable day at the beach. With 987,500 visitors in attendance during the Summer of 2025 Station 56 completed 1,098 Rescues, 15,865 preventions, 34,117 answered questions, 13,778 ordinance Enforcements, provided first aid 1,010 times (in addition to treating 39 stingray wounds), and responded to 40 missing persons reports.

Incident Report – CPR RescueDate: August 8, 2025Location: Lifeguard Tower 4Yesterday afternoon, at Lifeguard Tower 4, a ...
08/09/2025

Incident Report – CPR Rescue
Date: August 8, 2025
Location: Lifeguard Tower 4

Yesterday afternoon, at Lifeguard Tower 4, a water-related incident occurred involving a beachgoer who reportedly went over the falls, struck the sea floor, and was rendered unconscious.

Lifeguards on scene responded immediately, extracting the victim from the water with assistance from the victims loved ones. CPR was initiated, and with assistance from the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), a pulse was successfully regained. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) provided support to the victim’s loved ones.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim, their family, and all who were involved in today’s rescue. We commend the quick actions and teamwork of the lifeguards, OCFA, and OCSD in responding to this critical incident. 🙏

Mahalo !! We appreciate the support and love the gear! 🤙
08/01/2025

Mahalo !! We appreciate the support and love the gear! 🤙

Got to stay hydrated! Thanks for hooking us up ☀️
07/11/2025

Got to stay hydrated! Thanks for hooking us up ☀️

Got to stay hydrated! Thanks
07/11/2025

Got to stay hydrated! Thanks

Always watching our number one priority: the water - Happy Summer 2025 and remember to swim near a lifeguard!
06/27/2025

Always watching our number one priority: the water - Happy Summer 2025 and remember to swim near a lifeguard!

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