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Located in the rolling hills and coastal canyons which lead to the Pacific Ocean, halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, 33.52 degrees north of the equator and 117.70 degrees west, in the heart of South Orange County is the County's 29th City. Laguna Niguel is a 13.8 square mile master planned community and is surrounded by the cities of Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Beach and Laguna Hills. The amount of land area in Laguna Niguel is 13.8 sq. miles or 37.948 sq. kilometers.
Laguna Niguel residents are served by the Capistrano Unified School District. Located within the City are six elementary schools and one middle school. The high schools serving Laguna Niguel students are located in Dana Point and Aliso Viejo. Saddleback College, a community college located within a few miles of Laguna Niguel, provides college opportunities for more than 20,000 local students. great schools, and numerous everyday amenities. The population of Laguna Niguel is around 59,200 in approximately 18,892 families (1990).
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Laguna Niguel Education
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Children attend schools in the Capistrano School District, one of highest scoring districts in the county. Rankings for local schools land generally in the 80th and 90th percentiles on statewide comparison.
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Laguna Niguel History
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During 1821 many rancheros were formed in the Southern California region. At that time, California was Mexican territory. It wasn't until 1848 that California was established as a US territory. The City of Laguna Niguel was incorporation in 1989.
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Laguna Niguel Housing
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The vast majority of homes in Laguna Niguel are single family residences, beautifully designed and incorporated into the surrounding countryside. The city has a much different feel than many other master-planned communities in Orange County - the hills and valleys spread out individual developments, creating numerous neighborhoods each with its own distinct style. In addition to the amount of open space, the area is well landscaped with a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers which add to the town's rustic ambiance.
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Laguna Niguel Lifestyle
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Over one-third of Laguna Niguel is designated for open space and this is one of the key features that defines the character and urban form of Laguna Niguel. Distinct from its neighboring cities of Dana Point and Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel radiates a safe, peaceful atmosphere and offers upscale living. The City offers 2 community parks, 22 neighborhood parks, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 2 small county parks and 1 community pool.
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Laguna Niguel Recreation
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For everyday amenities residents utilize local shops and malls, as well as parks, movie theaters and other amusements. Many light industrial and commercial centers are within close proximity to Laguna Niguel, making for a short commute as well as offering more services, resources, entertainment, and recreational activities.
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Laguna Niguel Weather
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Laguna Niguel's close proximity to the coast provides an ideal climate which allows for year-round enjoyment of its beautiful parks and nearby attractions.
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