Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills, incorporated as a city in 1991, is conveniently situated in the beautiful Saddleback Valley of South Orange County, approximately 60 miles south of Los Angeles and 70 miles north of San Diego.  It combines distinctive and gracious living in one of the worlds finest climates.

 

Amenities

 

        6.2 square miles of beautiful rolling hills, with a population of approximately 50,080

        Laguna Hills features 13 recreational parks, encompassing 54.47 acres of developed land and 153.8 acres of undeveloped parks and open space.

        With an outstanding school curriculum at all levels, Laguna Hills is in the Saddleback Valley School District. It is the only district in Orange County with Internet access in all 35 district schools, giving students the ability to access and interface with schools worldwide.

        Nellie Gail Ranch - an upscale community, featuring custom homes and equestrian properties

        Laguna Woods now incorporated as a city, but formerly known as Leisure World, a lovely, landscaped, gated community, designed for year-round, outdoor living and recreation for mature residents over the age of 55.  Community facilities include 6 magnificent clubhouses, which offer hobby shops, game rooms, a mini gym, fitness center, riding stables, 860-seat theater, 5 swimming pools, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts and library.  There are approximately 207 active social clubs and organizations, covering every imaginable area of interest.  For golf enthusiasts, there is a 27-hole golf course and driving range, plus a 9-hole, par-3 executive course.

        Ocean close, within a 20 30 minute drive of Californias beautiful beaches

        Convenient access to the 5 Freeway and new tollway, opened in 1997, which runs along the south border and connects with Newport Beach and San Juan Capistrano

 

Points of Interest

 

        Fossilized coral reef in Lomas Park

        Mansions and Masterpieces tour of homes, sponsored annually to raise funds for Childrens Hospital


For More Information on Laguna Hills,
Please Visit their website at: http://www.ci.laguna-hills.ca.us/



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!