Construction Updates

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens suffered a major landslide on April 27, 2023 with half an acre of gardens lost including our beloved Ocean Terrace and Native Bowl gardens.

After 18 months of construction to stabilize the cliffside, the Main Salon and interior rooms of the property were reopened as of October 4, 2024.

On June 16, 2026, the City of San Clemente announced that Phase I of the cliff stabilization project has been completed. Phase II of the project has now entered the approval stage with the Coastal Commission, which includes rebuilding the structural components of Casa Romantica that were damaged in the landslide.

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Official Statement (Updated on June 23, 2026):

As of June 16, 2026, the City of San Clemente announced that Phase I of the cliff stabilization project has been completed. Phase II of the project has now entered the approval stage with the Coastal Commission. Once approved, Phase II will include rebuilding structural components of Casa Romantica that were damaged in the landslide, such as the ADA ramp and the Ocean Terrace. There is no clear timeline for when construction will be completed. All questions regarding the progress of Phase II should be directed to the City of San Clemente.

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens welcomes the public to visit our newly refreshed exhibitions and exciting arts and cultural programming.

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