Laguna Woods

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Laguna Woods, CA

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Quite possibly the most relaxing community in Southern California

Coastal Beach Suburb Low Crime Safe Nature Outdoors Parks Golf

Laguna Woods is a small city positioned just five miles inland from the Pacific Ocean on the edge of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. A large portion of the city is occupied by the Laguna Woods Village retirement community, which provides a degree of tranquility and seclusion for residents seeking a relaxing lifestyle. The landscape is largely filled by houses and condos in various shapes and sizes, with the most noticeable local landmark being the Laguna Woods Golf Club.

Just south of town, the Commons at Aliso Viejo serves as the most diverse shopping center in the area, featuring everything from grocers to bookstores to the local multiplex movie theater. Living in Laguna Woods allows you to take full advantage of the region’s gorgeous natural attractions, from the nature preserve next door to the stunning beaches just minutes away.

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
  • Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
  • Coastal Peak Park
  • Crystal Cove State Park
  • Turtle Rock Nature Center

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.