Nestled in the heart of South Orange County is the County's 29th City, Laguna Niguel. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, Laguna Niguel is a 13.8 square mile planned community in South Orange County and is surrounded by the cities of Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Beach and Laguna Hills. A general law City, Laguna Niguel has a council-manager form of government and a population of 60,108.
Laguna Niguel's proximity to the coast provides an ideal climate which allows for year-round enjoyment of its beautiful parks and nearby attractions. Over one-third of Laguna Niguel is designated for open space and this is one of the key features that defines the character and urban form of our City. The City offers 2 community parks, 29 neighborhood parks, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 3 small county parks and 1 community pool.
The City enjoys a healthy business climate and economic environment. Commercial, business and industrial land uses comprise eight percent of the total land area of the City. Neighborhood professional and retail centers provide our residents with a wide variety of goods and services.
