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Laguna Niguel is located in South Orange County, California. The name "Laguna Niguel" is derived from the Spanish word "Laguna" which means lagoon, and the word "Nigueli" which was the name of a Juaneņo Indian village that was once located on Aliso Creek.
In the heart of South County, Laguna Niguel is 60 miles from both Los Angeles and San Diego, and consists of 13.8 square miles. The city is surrounded by the cities of San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Beach and Laguna Hills. Primarily residential, Laguna Niguel's proximity to the coast provides an ideal mediterranean climate which allows for year-round enjoyment of its beautiful parks and nearby beaches. Over one-third of the city is designated for open space with 2 community parks, 22 neighborhood parks, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 2 small county parks and 1 community pool.
Laguna Niguel residents are served by the Capistrano Unified School District and is known for its extensive athletics programs, extracurricular activities and exceptional academic programs. High schoolers can participate in programs that specialize in such areas as culinary arts, engineering and math; they can also participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Gifted education services are available for elementary, middle and high school students. Special education services are also provided.
The city of Laguna Niguel is built on a hillside with 65 percent open space. Many areas are considered wildlife sanctuaries. Twenty-nine parks and recreational areas allow for hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking and golfing. Beach activities such as swimming, surfing, boating and sailing turn an already beautiful region into an exotic paradise. Moreover, the Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park lies at the south end of the Laguna Greenbelt. Here, the caves are etched with petroglyphs left by the native people, and a visit to these cool canyons leave visitors with a peaceful feeling that is unmatched anywhere else in Orange County.
The unique feature of being a planned community has put a premium price on Laguna Niguel homes for sale. Many commuters from Laguna Beach and other populous cities in Southern California purchase Laguna Niguel homes because of the singular nature of the community, the proximity to major cities and highways, and the wide variety of properties.
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