Ladera Ranch, California
Ladera Ranch is a community of 23,793 people in Orange County, California, founded in 1999.
Why visit Ladera Ranch
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 59 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Edwards Kaleidoscope, Esslinger Building, Frank A. Forster House and Cordova Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Ladera Ranch
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ladera Ranch
Ladera Ranch is a master-planned community and census-designated place in southern Orange County, California, just outside the city limits of Mission Viejo. As of the 2020 census, Ladera Ranch had a population of 26,170.
From the Wikipedia article Ladera Ranch, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Esslinger Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Office building in San Juan Capistrano, California
Frank A. Forster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Single-family detached home in San Juan Capistrano, United States of America
Los Rios Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in California, United States
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Former Spanish mission in California
Richard Egan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
House in San Juan Capistrano, United States of America
Roger Y. Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
House in San Juan Capistrano, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Park · 3.8 mi
Regional park in Laguna Niguel, California
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes59
Sal's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.9 mi
Sal's Pizzeria Mission Viejo, CA Pizza Delivery, Catering and Pickup
27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo
Su-Th 11:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Taqueros Mexican Food
Restaurant · Mexican, Tacos, Fries, Chicken, Beef, Seafood, Breakfast · 1.7 mi
Catering is done uner Taco Bar Catering, website https://tacocateringoc.com/ phone +1 949-892-5313
28251 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00; PH open "Except Christmas Day"
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.2 mi
27642 Antonio Parkway, Ladera Ranch
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Oslo Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
25642 Crown Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch
Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
Rancho Capistrano Winery
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.2 mi
25682 Crown Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch
Tu-Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
28391 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:30; Sa-Su 05:30-20:30
Surfin' Souvlaki Authentic Greek Food
Restaurant · Greek, Mediterranean, Souvlaki, Gyros, Soup, Salad, Breakfast, Burger, Fries, Falafel, Pita · 1.7 mi
28171 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Little France Coffee and Bakery
Cafe · French, Coffee Shop, Coffee, Breakfast, Dessert, Sandwich · 1.7 mi
28181 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
Mo-Su 08:00-16:00; PH 08:00-16:00
Ten Mile Brewing Taproom & Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
25662 Crown Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
25672 Crown Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch
47 more on the map.
History
Ladera Ranch is a 4,000-acre (16 km2) planned community, bordered by the cities of Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano to the west and the city of Rancho Santa Margarita to the north. Located along Antonio Parkway and Crown Valley Parkway, construction of the community began in 1999 on portions of the O'Neill, Avery, & Moiso families' 23,000-acre (93 km2) Rancho Mission Viejo cattle ranch, which was the largest remaining working ranch in Orange County.
From the History section of Ladera Ranch, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Laguna Inn and Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
28732 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
Churches and places of worship3
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.3 mi
27975 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
Holy Trinity Church
Church · Catholic · 0.9 mi
1600 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch
Shopping9
The Shops at Mission Viejo
Shopping center · 1.7 mi
555 The Shops at Mission Viejo
Crown Valley International Market
Grocery · 1.1 mi
27771 Center Drive, Mission Viejo
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Arroyo Vista Elementary
School · 5.4 mi
23371 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita
California Connections Academy Southern California
School · 5.2 mi
33272 Valle Rd., San Juan Capistrano
Capistrano Union High
School · 3.2 mi
31422 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
Healthcare4
Rancho Medical
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
28261 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
Map of Ladera Ranch
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 44°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Laguna Beach (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-16: Norte Fire (Fire)
- 2026-05-25: Chemical Release (Chemical)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-05-12: Coastal Fire (Fire)
- 2020-12-03: Bond Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Las Flores 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- San Juan Capistrano 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Laguna Niguel 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Mission Viejo 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Laguna Hills 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Coto de Caza 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Aliso Viejo 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Rancho Mission Viejo 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Dana Point 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Rancho Santa Margarita 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ladera Ranch California photo Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019 Esslinger Building 1, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Judge Egan House, Chrisg496, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roger Y. Williams House, Bluesnote, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frank A. Forster House, Bluesnote, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 31665 Los Rios, Jerrynovak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano 01, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Laguna Niguel Lake, Ashahabi, CC BY-SA 3.0
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