Coto de Caza

Coto de Caza is an extraordinary, 4,000-acre, private residential community, serenely set in the foothills of Orange County.   The name Coto de Caza, translated from Portuguese, means Preserve of the Hunt, and Coto offers its residents the ultimate in gracious country living, with breathtaking, scenic vistas and vast open spaces, enhancing the tranquility of its peaceful environment.  Perfectly complimenting this bucolic serenity are Cotos world-class recreational facilities and proximity to a variety of shopping, restaurants, movie theaters and transportation routes.  With such an ideal balance, Coto truly offers its residents the best of both worlds and something for everyone!

Community Amenities

        Private guard-gated community with 24-hour security guards

        Spellbinding views of the mountains, valleys and natural wilderness areas

        Borders Cleveland National Forest

        Near many transportation routes, including The Foothill Transportation Corridor (toll road), Antonio, Alicia, Oso and Portola Parkways

        Only 10 minutes from the 5 Freeway; 30 minutes from Orange Countys John Wayne Airport

Facilities

        475-Acre Thomas Riley Wilderness Park-miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, shaded by groves of gracious, Western sycamore and live oak trees

        Coto Valley Country Club-sports courts (including tennis, racquetball, basketball & hockey), junior Olympic swimming pool, exercise/weight room, and dining facilities

        Golf & Racquet Club-featuring 2 championship 18-hole golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, a 44,000 square-foot clubhouse, aquatic center, tennis pavilion, and exercise/fitness facilities 

        Vic Braden Tennis College-regarded as one of the nations premier academies for tennis instruction, with state-of-the art teaching equipment

        Equestrian Center-home of the 1984 Olympic pentathlon.  It offers boarding facilities, 5 arenas, trails, training and riding facilities

        Youth Park-offers a picnic/BBQ area, a horseshoe pit, tot lot and an open activity area

        Sports and Recreation Parks-sports fields and courts for baseball, soccer, basketball and volleyball.  It also features tot lots and a picnic/BBQ area

        General Store-it offers the convenience of a mini-market, housed in an old-time setting

Additional Recreational Opportunities

        Seasonal Events-concerts, parades and parties to round out the social calendar!

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!