Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel is a predominantly residential community of beautiful sandy beaches, stunning sunsets, ocean breezes, green valleys and rolling hills that offers residents a casual, yet sophisticated, lifestyle. The words Laguna Niguel are of Spanish origin. Laguna means lagoon, and Niguel is derived from the name of an Indian village called Nigueli, which was once located on Aliso Creek. AmenitiesNumerous neighborhood, community and regional parks offering picnic areas, ball fields, a 43-acre stocked lake for fishing and boating, tennis courts, equestrian trails, childrens play areas and the fabulous sandy beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Public FacilitiesLaguna Niguel Regional Park 154 acres on La Paz Road near Aliso Creek Road, with a 43-acre stocked lake for fishing and boat rentals for sailing, as well as tennis courts, picnic shelters, equestrian trails and a childrens play area. Crown Valley Community Park 42 acres located on Crown Valley Parkway. Facilities include a clubhouse, junior olympic-sized swimming pool, wading pool, picnic areas and ball fields. Salt Creek Beach Park 1,600 acres of beautiful sandy beaches with restrooms, summer lifeguards and parking lots accommodating up to 850 cars. Located at Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road. Dana Point Harbor located less than 1 mile from Laguna Niguel, boasting a setting for a maritime village, with restaurants and shops. Over 2,000 boats are berthed at this harbor. Orange County Marine Institute located at 35502 Del Obispo, adjacent to Dana Point Harbor. Highlights include displays of marine life and educational and research facilities. The Links at Monarch Beach located on Stonehill Drive, off Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road, this golf course is both scenic and challenging. Ritz Carlton Hotel and Other Recreational OpportunitiesEl Niguel Country Club 18-hole golf course, located off Crown Valley Parkway and Clubhouse Drive. The Monarch Bay Club - a paradisiacal retreat for beach & ocean recreation, located within steps of the Ritz Carlton. The Tennis Club 33080 Niguel Road, Monarch Beach a private tennis facility offering lighted courts, junior olympic swimming pool, spa, weight training room, steam bath, sauna and aerobics.
The Allure of Orange County California has so much to offer, from the charming and sunny beaches of 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 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 For those who appreciate art, From the word-renowned Crystal Cathedral just south of 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 |