Laguna Niguel is an affluent community just east of Laguna Beach. Started in 1959, it was one of the first mastered planned communities in Southern California. It is situated along the coastal San Joaquin Hills. Laguna Niguel is bordered by Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Aliso Viejo. Laguna is the Spanish word for lagoon and Niguel is derived from “Nigueli” which is the name of the Juaneno Indian Village once located near Aliso Creek. The population of Laguna Niguel is approximately 63,000 people. The nearest major university is the University of California at Irvine and locally the Saddleback College is a community college serving 20,000 students. The local airport is the John Wayne airport, which is just a short distance away. Los Angeles is 54 miles to the north and San Diego is 74 miles to the south.
Laguna Niguel offers a wide variety of real estate options from condos to ocean view custom built estates. The Franco Team is a fabulous resource to have when searching for your new property in the Laguna Niguel area. Laguna Niguel is divided into quadrants: East, West, North and South. East Laguna Niguel is south of Crown Valley and east of Niguel. West Laguna Niguel is North of Crown Valley and west of Niguel. North Laguna Niguel is north of Crown Valley and east of Niguel. South Laguna Niguel is south of Crown Valley and west of Niguel. Prices range from 300,000 dollars for condos and starter homes to 20 plus million dollars for custom built water front estates. Prices will depend on neighborhood amenities, location, home size, views and other details. Some of the neighborhoods within Laguna Niguel are Bear Brand Ranch, Ocean Ranch, Monarch Point, Niguel Summit and Beacon Hill. There are many neighborhoods to choose from in each of these quadrants. The views from these areas can include the Pacific Ocean, City Night Lights, canyons, San Joaquin Hills and breathtaking sunsets.
Laguna Niguel students attend schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. There are seven elementary schools serving Laguna Niguel, one middle school and two high schools. The high schools are Dana Hills located in Dana Point and Aliso Niguel High School located in Aliso Viejo. There are also sixteen private schools in the Laguna Niguel area serving 1800 students. These schools include Grace Classical Academy, Laguna Montessori Center, St. Anne, Oceanview School and McDowell Private School.
Laguna Niguel has wonderful weather year round making it the perfect climate to take advantage of the 3650 acres of public trails, parks and green spaces that are interspersed throughout the city. Enjoy walking through the 18 acre Niguel Botanical Preserve, this garden is dedicated to displaying plant that are appropriate to the Southern California region collected from around the world.
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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a private TWO-HOME compound near the ocean! Located in the exclusive community of Bear Brand Ranch, this property has it all for ...
The ultimate in privacy and tranquility await you in this luxurious, ocean view, Bear Brand custom estate compound. Enter private gates at the end of this prestigious cu...
Offering a rare opportunity in coastal Laguna Niguel, this property comprises two custom home lots on approximately 60.9 acres, boasting breathtaking ocean vistas. Priced...
Welcome to the epitome of luxury living in the exclusive, 24-hour, guard-gated neighborhood of Bear Brand Ranch. This exceptional estate, sprawled across nearly one acre ...
Majestically situated in the prime section of the guard-gated enclave of The Pinnacle of Monarch Point, this commanding residence features panoramic coastal and whitewate...
Luxury and exclusivity with unobstructed stunning ocean views that stretch to Catalina Island surround this expansive villa sitting on the point in The Pinnacle at Monarc...
Located within the prestigious Bear Brand Ranch community in Laguna Niguel, this 7,248 sq. ft. home sits on a 0.57-acre lot and offers panoramic city lights, hills, and o...
Rare opportunity knocks! Panoramic mountain and ocean View! This luxurious estate is nestled in the guard-gated community Palmilla, a highly desired Prestigious community...
An ocean-facing estate for the ages! Live your life luxuriously with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island at this prestigious Laguna Niguel propert...
Welcome to your dream home in Orange County's exclusive Laguna Niguel neighborhood. This breathtaking estate sits atop the 10th hole of the prestigious El Niguel private ...
Expansive Ocean View Estate Opportunity in Exclusive Bear Brand Ranch, Ocean Views, Exclusive Location, Total Luxury. Seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to design ...
Located within the private and exclusive guard-gated community of Laguna Sur, this exquisite home offers 4 beds, 6 baths, unparalleled luxury finishes throughout, and swe...
CUSTOM made home in Prestigious Guard Gated Community of Ocean Ranch. This Mediterranean estate with endless ocean view from both levels! The 4,361 sqft house sit on a...
Situated within the prestigious Palmilla gated community, this luxurious property rests on an expansive private lot, delivering an unparalleled living experience. Perched...
Truly a phenomenal residence located within the ‘coveted’ private gated community of “Coronado Pointe” in Laguna Niguel. This meticulously maintained residence boasts 5 b...
Presenting 2 Saint Tropez, a prestigious address nestled in the heart of Laguna Niguel. This unparalleled offering stands as a rare gem—an extraordinary opportunity to cr...
Introducing your dream home in the prestigious gated community of Bear Brand Ridge! This exceptional home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a fantastic bon...
Welcome to a life of luxury in Laguna Niguel where mid century modern meets Spanish architecture. This one of a kind custom home sits along the 14th fairway of El Niguel ...
Discover your new lifestyle in the 24 hour guard gated community of Crest de Ville. This property has been meticulously remodeled throughout with dramatic open living an...
THIS PREMIERE SITE IS ONE OF THE LAST OF ITS KIND THIS SIZE, STILL AVAILABLE IN COASTAL ORANGE COUNTY! Elevated at the top of Coronado Pointe in luxurious Laguna Niguel, ...
Nestled in one of the most exclusive gated communities in Laguna Niguel, this masterpiece harmoniously blends the timeless design of renowned architect Chris Abel with co...
Location - Location!!! Cul de sac 4 bedroom/4 bath home in the coveted Laguna Niguel community of Crest de Ville Estates. Opportunity abounds with a large pie shaped lot ...
Enjoy ocean breezes in this hilltop estate in the heart of Laguna Niguel. Over a period of two years, every inch of this property has been renovated with the highest qual...
Welcome to your dream home in the highly sought-after El Niguel Heights. This rare and expanded home to 3,677 square feet offers a spacious floor plan with 5 bedrooms, in...
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The Montage Resort Laguna Beach is a high-end, luxury beach front hotel, spa, and dining destination. The amenities at the Montage are open to the residents of the luxury properties at the Montage, as well. The Montage offers beachside villas with classic wood and stone architecture, spectacular interiors and private courtyard entries. The custom Montage Oceanside estates have private entrances and beach access, breathtaking views and all while enjoying everything the resort has to offer. Prices range from 5 million to 27 million and upwards, at the Montage Resort Private Residences. Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach offers a gated community with private beach access, in a French Mediterranean style. Homes in this exclusive neighborhood will range in price from 3 million dollars to approximately 30 million dollars. In the Northern most end of Laguna Beach, a gated community, Irvine Cove, is home to 110 homes on a secluded piece of beach. These cliff top estates will range in price from 6 million dollars to 40 million dollars. This is a highly desirable area and the prices reflect this.
With over three million visitors each year, Laguna Beach is a fantastic vacation destination in Southern California. For those in the market for luxury homes, Laguna Beach has many breath taking options. For information in your home search on Laguna Beach Real Estate please contact The Franco Team Today.