Laguna Hills, California
Laguna Hills is a city of 30,740 people in Orange County, California, founded in 1991.
Why visit Laguna Hills
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 73 parks and trails, 230 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX, Grow & Go Co, Jose Serrano Adobe and Pretend City Children's Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Laguna Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills ( luh-GOO-nuh; laguna being Spanish for 'lagoon') is a city in southern Orange County, California, United States. Its name refers to its proximity to Laguna Canyon and the much older Laguna Beach. Other newer cities nearby—Laguna Niguel and Laguna Woods—are similarly named. The population was 31,374 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Laguna Hills, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
26701 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo
Grow & Go Co
Farm and orchard · 1.8 mi
27271 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel
Su 08:00-12:00
Museums and landmarks5
Jose Serrano Adobe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Pretend City Children's Museum
Museum · 4.3 mi
Children's Museum in California, U.S.
Aguaje del Cuate
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Mission Viejo Historical Site marker: Aguaje del Cuate; Historic HIghway 101; An ancient spring near the railroad tracks played an...
Costeau Pit Monument
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Prehistoric giant ground sloth statue
Parks, trails and playgrounds73
Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park
Park · 4.2 mi
Regional park in California, United States
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Regional park in Laguna Niguel, California
Laguna Woods Golf Course
Golf course · 2.4 mi
3 x 9 hole Par 35/35/36
24112 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods
Open in Google Maps · +1 949-597-4336; +1 949-680-6091; +1 949-597-4200
Lake Forest Golf & Practice Center
Golf course · 2.2 mi
9 hole Par 29
23308 Cherry Avenue, Lake Forest
61 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes230
Crimson Coward
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.9 mi
Nashville Hot Chicken
23706 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo - Su 11:00- 22:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
Curbside pickup hours: 8 AM to 6 PM, 7 days a week.
23515 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo-Th 05:00-23:59; Fr 00:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-24:00
Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.8 mi
Pets allowed in the outdoor seating area.
23760 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Minato Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 2.1 mi
18% gratuity added for parties of 6 or more
23505 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
"Su-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00"
Musashi Sushiya
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 2.0 mi
No Apple Pay
23532 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Asia Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese, Japanese, Seafood, Barbecue, Buffet · 2.1 mi
23552 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Bigshot's Billiards Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 2.1 mi
Bar with live music, line dancing, and billiards. Kitchen open from 11 AM to 11 PM Friday and Saturday, to 10 PM Sunday through...
23512 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo-Su 11:00-26:00
Bru Grill & Market
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
Brunch menu open Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm. Max reservation 14 guests, can be placed online. Participates in the Shop & Dine Lake...
23730 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Mo-Fr 11:30-20:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00
Cafe Rio
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
24312 Rockfield Boulevard, Lake Forest
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00
218 more on the map.
History
Laguna Hills is built on one of the major land grants developed during the rancho era. Following Mexico's independence from Spain in 1821, those who had served in the government or who had friends in authority, were given vast lands for cattle grazing. Rancho Lomas de Santiago, Rancho San Joaquin, and Rancho Niguel covered much of the western portion of the Saddleback Valley. Don Juan Avila was granted the 13,000-acre Rancho Niguel on which Laguna Hills is located.
In 1894, Lewis Moulton purchased Rancho Niguel from Don Juan Avila and increased the original grant to 22,000 acres (89 km2). Moulton and his partner, Jean Piedra Daguerre, used the ranch to raise sheep and cattle. The Moulton Ranch was eventually subdivided in the early 1960s, and part of the division became today's Laguna Hills.
Incorporation efforts began in 1987 and on March 5, 1991, 86% of the residents voted in favor of forming the City of Laguna Hills. On December 20, 1991, Laguna Hills officially became a City. Subsequent annexations have included the North Laguna Hills (1996) and the "Westside Annexation" (2000) areas. The latter included 149 acres (0.60 km2) of residential land, including the Aliso Viejo Community Association's Sheep Hills Park.
From the History section of Laguna Hills, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
The Hills Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
25205 La Paz Road, Laguna Hills
Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
110 Vantis Drive, Aliso Viejo
Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo
Churches and places of worship11
Compass Bible Church
Church · Nondenominational · 1.7 mi
150 Columbia, Aliso Viejo
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 1.7 mi
23850 Los Alisos Boulevard, Mission Viejo
Calvary Chapel Mission Viejo
Church · 1.5 mi
24821 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo
Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist
Church · 1.3 mi
26001 Muirlands Boulevard, Mission Viejo
Shopping46
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries70
Healthcare20
El Toro Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
23823 El Toro Road, Lake Forest
Map of Laguna Hills
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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 (6 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, 11 miles away.
- Aliso Viejo 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Laguna Woods 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Mission Viejo 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Laguna Niguel 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Ladera Ranch 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Lake Forest 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Laguna Beach 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Rancho Santa Margarita 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Coto de Caza 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Irvine 7 mi northwest, about 12 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
- Lake Forest and Laguna Hills Photo Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chuck E. Cheese animatronic, Laguna Hills, CA, Dan Harkless, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taj Mahal Medical Building 23521 Paseo de Valencia Laguna Hills from front, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taj Mahal Medical Center 23521 Paseo de Valencia Laguna Hills, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laguna Hills Civic Center, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laguna Hills Civic Center from west, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laguna Hills Civic Center entrance, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- José Serrano Adobe, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS027-E-13849 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-48397 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-20015 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-22971 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-48398 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-48399 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Berries (5048448378), Daniel R. Blume from Toledo, Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- G1. Serenade, oil on canvas, 33x24, Dietrich Grunewald, CC BY-SA 4.0
- G7. Enchanted Forest, oil on paper, 22x30, Dietrich Grunewald, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lilly (5090389555), Daniel R. Blume from Toledo, Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- I-5 N in California near exit 91, Fietsbel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Esprit debut, Michaelpbibeau, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Apple pie 2, Misaochan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aliso Viejo Polaris way 5 - panoramio, Alexander Ardatov, CC BY 3.0
- Aliso Viejo, Quest Software, Polaris Way 5 - panoramio, Alexander Ardatov, CC BY 3.0
- Lampropeltis multifasciata, Rachel Whitt, CC0
- Plaques commemorating US Marine Corps Air Station El Toro and US Armed Forces, in El Toro Square, Lake Forest, CA, Bdwz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Box Combo, RightCowLeftCoast, CC BY-SA 4.0
- El Toro Rd and Rockfield, Lake Forest, Jan. 1977 (2967906576), Orange County Archives from Orange County, California, United States of America, CC BY 2.0
- Latte art 2 2019-01-04, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anaheim sketch, Orange County Police Department, Public domain
- ZinatolmoloukShahnazi, Nyasrebi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mission Viejo Country Club, June 2013 - panoramio, Steve Riggins, CC BY 3.0
- Aliso Viejo Town Center, Uzbekman24, CC0
- El Toro Branch Library 1979 founding commemorative plaque, Lake Forest CA, bdwz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- El Toro Branch Library in Lake Forest CA front entrance, bdwz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chet Holiifield Federal Building from northeast, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20140907-0227 Lake Forest, Nandaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20140907-0225 Lake Forest, Nandaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Melilotus indicus leaf (07), Adena Arviso, CC BY 4.0
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