BEST OF Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills is built on one of the major land grants developed during the California Rancho era.  Following Mexico's independence from Spain in 1821, those who had served in the government or had friends in authority, were given vast lands for cattle grazing.  Rancho Lomas de Santiago, Rancho San Joaquin, and Rancho Niguel covered much of the western portion of the Saddleback Valley.  Don Juan Avila was granted the 13,000 Rancho Niguel on which Laguna Hills is located.

In 1874, Lewis Moulton purchased Rancho Niguel from Don Juan Avila and increased the original grant to 22,000 acres.  Moulton and his partner, Jean Piedra Daguerre, used the ranch to raise sheep and cattle.  The Moulton Ranch was eventually subdivided in the early 1960's, part of which is recognized as Laguna Hills.

Laguna Hills is a very close-knit, family-oriented community.  The residents had a vision in 1987, a vision of local control to improve the quality of life for Laguna Hills families by providing beautiful parks, improvements of streets and landscaping; recreation programs; and a voice in decisions made concerning them.  This vision is becoming a reality beginning with the construction of Cabot Park in 1994, offering the community its first regulation ball fields, improving existing parks; and developing a comprehensive recreation program for all ages.  In October of 1998, ground was broken at the new 18 acre Community Center site, featuring a gymnasium, ball fields, hockey and skateboard parks, and a 44,000 square foot multi-purpose Community Center building. 

Whether you are coming to shop, dine, play or just relax, Laguna Hills offers the BEST of everything, including ideal weather conditions. Laguna Hills has hundreds of shops and places to eat, drink and relax. The BEST of these establishments are listed on this Web Site with detailed information on their products, services and menus as well as interactive mapping that will direct you to their front door.

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