Rancho Santa Margarita is a resort-style community for family and executive living! Founded in the late 1980s, RSM is located in a unique setting and surrounded by the majestic Saddleback Mountains. It is home to more than 25,000 people who have the opportunity to live, work, play, attend church and school, and shop in one grand, master-planned community.

Additional and even newer satellite communities such as Las Flores, Wagon Wheel and Ladera Ranch are clustered within close proximity and offer a variety of residential environments as well as a broad array of retail, dining and commercial establishments

Amenities

        5,000 acres within easy reach of the 5,600-foot Saddleback Mountains, Cleveland National Forest, ONeill Regional Park, Starr Ranch Audubon Sanctuary and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary

        More than half of its 5,000 acres are devoted to open space and recreation with greenbelts, parks and bike and jogging paths

        The Foothill Transportation Corridor (241) and the San Joaquin Hills Corridor (73), offer 3 access ramps into RSM, creating the most convenient alternatives to both the Santa Ana (I-5) and San Diego (I-405) freeways

        Exceptional schools abound, with more than a dozen public and private educational institutions, providing the highest caliber of instruction

        Nearly 15 places of worship, representing a multitude of religious faiths

        Dining, entertainment and shopping within 3 main areas---the Plaza Empresa business and retail center, the lakeside Mercado del Lago and the thriving Town Center the true downtown of Rancho Santa Margarita

Recreational Facilities

        Tijeras Creek Golf Cluban 18-hole, 72-par, tournament quality golf course, open to the public.  It features lush fairways, wooded canyons, beautiful ridgelines, an expansive grass driving range, a charming clubhouse with a fully equipped pro shop and attractive restaurant where everyone can enjoy breakfast and lunch

        Nine community park areas providing pools and spas, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, tot lots, softball fields, picnic areas and more!

        Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, the towns picturesque lake, offers a sandy beach and swim lagoon;  fishing and sailing;  jogging/biking trails;  18-station exercise course;  lighted tennis courts;  boat launch area;  sailboat & paddleboat rentals;          outdoor amphitheater for concerts;  a lakeside walkway, highlighted with park benches, encouraging community interaction or quiet contemplation;  and an activities director and staff, who provide community parties, barbecues, Easter egg hunts and traditional holiday events

The Allure of Orange County

Orange County California has so much to offer, from the charming and sunny beaches of San Clemente to the world famous theme parks of Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm, and so much in between. With over 42 miles of coastline, it includes over 24 miles of beautiful beaches open to swimming, surfing, bodyboarding, diving, snorkeling, fishing hiking, kayaking, boating and luxurious sunbathing.

Its many wonderful vistas have earned it the label of The California Riviera, both for its wondrous sunsets as much as the Mediterranean climate and enviable living environment. As a sporting mecca, the U.S. Open is among the many surfing championships that are featured in Surf City, aka Huntington Beach. Other major attractions include the Fun Zone on Balboa Peninsula, including the ferry boat ride to picturesque Balboa Island, world-famous Laguna Beach and Newport Beach, and Wild Rivers water park in Irvine.

Aside of the water theme, there are dozens of parks that offer camping , fishing, hiking, biking and nature programs, while the remaining nature preserves, forests and wetlands provide more diverse environments for learning, leisure and recreation. Golfers have so much to choose from, with over 30 public courses throughout the county, including the magnificent Pelican Hill overlooking the Pacific, to the challenging and new courses like Aliso Viejo Golf Club, plus the exclusives such as Strawberry Farms and Shady Canyon.

For those who appreciate art, Laguna Beach offers the esteemed Festival of The Arts, incorporating the annual Pageant of The Masters, with open air living tableaux recreations of famous art pieces. Additionally, the Art-A-Fair and Sawdust Festival offer conveniently located and timed alternative choices in locally-produced artworks. The end result is an annual summertime celebration of one of Americas great enclaves of creativity!

Orange County is also known for excellence in education, with many highly regarded school districts, its amazing business climate, ranking it among the top-producing economies in the world, and its nearly unlimited recreational opportunities. Quality of life is the end product, enjoyed by its 3 million citizens and innumerable visitors alike.

From the word-renowned Crystal Cathedral just south of Anaheim to the Lake Forest mega-church known simply as Saddleback Church, worship is done on a large scale, and with flair and pomp seen in such productions as The Glory of Christmas, produced annually in the 12-story glass and steel Cathedral.

For more established church attendees, there is The Great Stone Church found at Mission San Juan Capistrano, a cathedral ruin included in the worlds 100 most endangered sites. Home also to the famous Swallows Day Parade, this event celebrates the incredible migration of the birds who return annually to Capistrano.

To the north in bustling Anaheim is found the California Adventure and Disneyland complex, as well as the Big A home of the World Champion Angels baseball team and Arrowhead Pond (now known as Honda Center), home to the World Champion Mighty Ducks hockey team. The huge and always-busy Anaheim Convention Center is found here also, as are numerous musical entertainment venues. Not only in Anaheim, but all around the county there are many places to catch a concert or play, a night of dancing, dining or stand-up entertainment. Orange County always has plenty to offer for anyone, anytime!