Overview
Laguna Hills is a city in Orange County in Southern California. Very much a bedroom community of upper middle to high class residential homes, the community is safe and well maintained.
3 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jan–Dec. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 43°F. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Mission Viejo)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport, Santa Ana — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LGB Long Beach International Airport, Long Beach — 30 mi away (major hub). Directions
Laguna Hills is about 50 miles south of Los Angeles on Interstate 5. Exits going south include El Toro Road and Alicia Parkway.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Understand
The city is surrounded by Laguna Woods to the North, Mission Viejo to the east and Laguna Niguel to the west. It is approximately 15 min from the Pacific Ocean and Dana Point.
Get in
Laguna Hills is about 50 miles south of Los Angeles on Interstate 5. Exits going south include El Toro Road and Alicia Parkway.
By plane
John Wayne Airport is the closest airport.
Do
In addition to typical sports such as basketball, tennis, and football, ice skating is available in Aliso Viejo a 5-minute drive away from the center of town. Beach and ocean sports are located at Laguna Beach and Dana Point.
Buy
Many shopping malls can be found in Laguna Hills.
Sleep
Hotels of various levels abound around the community with high end luxury properties located at Dana Point.
Stay Laguna Hills Inn at Irvine Spectrum
Nearby
Mission Viejo
City / town · 22 listings · 2 mi away
Aliso Viejo
City / town · 5 listings · 3 mi away
Lake Forest
City / town · 15 listings · 3 mi away
Laguna Niguel
City / town · 11 listings · 5 mi away
Laguna Beach
City / town · 47 listings · 6 mi away
San Juan Capistrano
City / town · 19 listings · 7 mi away
Irvine
City / town · 62 listings · 8 mi away
Dana Point
City / town · 17 listings · 9 mi away
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