Laguna Niguel, California
Laguna Niguel is a city of 64,139 people in Orange County, California, founded in 1989.
Why visit Laguna Niguel
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 84 parks and trails, 214 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regency Theatres Director's Cut Cinema, Regal Edwards Kaleidoscope, Mission San Juan Capistrano and Esslinger Building.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Laguna Niguel
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The name Laguna Niguel is derived from the words "Laguna" (Spanish for "lagoon") and "Niguili" (the name of a Native American village once located near Aliso Creek). It also appeared in Spanish records as Nigüili, Nigüel, or Neuil from Juaneño (Acjachemem) nawil. As of the 2020 census, the population was 64,355.
From the Wikipedia article Laguna Niguel, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
Regency Theatres Director's Cut Cinema
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
25471 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel
Coastland University
School · 4.3 mi
University in California, United States
Irvine Bowl
Cinema and theater · 4.8 mi
Open-air theatre in Laguna Beach, California, United States
Grow & Go Co
Farm and orchard · 2.6 mi
27271 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel
Su 08:00-12:00
Zoomars Petting Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 3.0 mi
31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks22
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Monument and historic site · Roman Catholic · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Former Spanish mission in California
26801 Old Mission Street, San Juan Capistrano
Mo,PH off; Tu-Su 09:00-17:00
Esslinger Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 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
Laguna South Coast Cinemas
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Former movie theater in Laguna Beach, California, United States
Los Rios Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in California, United States
Richard Egan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
House in San Juan Capistrano, United States of America
Roger Y. Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in San Juan Capistrano, California
St. Francis by-the-Sea American Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Church building in California, United States of America
Metalworking Furnaces
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Oldest metalworking structures in California
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds84
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Regional park in Laguna Niguel, California
Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Regional park in California, United States
Alta Laguna Park
Park · 3.7 mi
Park in Orange County, California, United States
Salt Creek Beach Park
Park · 3.9 mi
Park in Dana Point, Orange County, United States of America
72 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes214
Sal's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 2.8 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 · 2.4 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"
Bella Roma Pasta & Pizza
Restaurant · Italian, Sandwich, Salad, Dessert · 1.1 mi
28940 Golden Lantern, #C, Laguna Niguel
Mo-Th 12:00-20:00, Fr-Su 12:00-21:00
Inka Mama's
Restaurant · Peruvian · 3.4 mi
26731 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30, 17:00-20:30; Fr 11:00-14:30, 16:30-21:00; Sa...
Mameya Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
27931 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel
Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
Mosaic Bar and Grille
Diner · American · 3.3 mi
30801 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
28391 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:30; Sa-Su 05:30-20:30
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
32515 Golden Lantern Street, Ocean Ranch Village
Fr 05:30-21:30; Sa 05:30-21:00; Su 05:30-20:30; Mo 05:30-20:00; Tu...
Studio Mediterranean
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 3.3 mi
30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
We-Su 17:00-22:00
202 more on the map.
Where to stay9
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
31692 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
Laguna Inn and Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
28732 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
31106 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Churches and places of worship13
Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.9 mi
31520 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 3.0 mi
31612 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.0 mi
27975 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.0 mi
27231 Aliso Viejo Parkway, Aliso Viejo
Laguna Beach United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.1 mi
21632 Wesley Drive, Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
30120 Ivy Glenn Drive, Laguna Niguel
McCullen Center Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
30071 Ivy Glenn Drive, Laguna Niguel
The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Church · 1.8 mi
28303 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries76
San Juan Capistrano Branch Orange County Public Library
Library · 2.8 mi
31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
Healthcare23
Map of Laguna Niguel
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 (5 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, 14 miles away.
- San Juan Capistrano 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Laguna Beach 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Aliso Viejo 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Dana Point 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Ladera Ranch 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Laguna Hills 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Mission Viejo 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Laguna Woods 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- San Clemente 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Lake Forest 9 mi north, about 14 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
- Rows of tract homes in Laguna Niguel, Biff.Martin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019 Esslinger Building 1, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Judge Egan House, Chrisg496, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Francis by the Sea, SGT9hJGI, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Laguna Cinemas, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
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