About Philip

San Clemente real estate agent Philip McClendon is a licensed California Realtor® since 2002 with over 30 years of experience in real estate, investment, and finance. Based in San Clemente and affiliated with Coldwell Banker’s Capistrano Beach office, he proudly serves clients throughout San Clemente, Dana Point, and the coastal communities of South Orange County. Learn more at https://www.sanclementeagent.com.. He began his career at 19 by flipping his first property while serving in the U.S. military and has remained deeply involved in the industry ever since. As the founder of SanClementeAgent.com, Philip’s decades-long connection to the area gives clients real insight into the market, the lifestyle, and the community. His background includes founding and operating a private money lending firm and mortgage company for more than a decade, as well as building a national, tech-driven insurance business that was successfully acquired through a private equity-backed merger. His experience in finance, business, and technology allows him to approach real estate with precision, creativity, and a strategic mindset. With a modern, data-driven approach, Philip leverages advanced digital advertising, targeted social media, and local outreach to give every listing maximum exposure. Clients value his professionalism, insight, and calm, client-first focus. A U.S. military veteran, former firefighter, and devoted family man, Philip lives in San Clemente with his wife and children. Guided by his Christian faith and love for the ocean, he begins most days with a surf at first light or a run along the beach trails or PCH — a reflection of the lifestyle his family proudly enjoys in the town they call home. Find Philip on Google Maps: Google Business Profile