Overview
Laguna Niguel is a city in Orange County in Southern California. It is largely suburban and hilly.
1 sights · 4 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Laguna Niguel
Niguel Botanical Preserve
Botanical garden adjacent to the Crown Valley Community Center. Dogs permitted.
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 — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LGB Long Beach International Airport, Long Beach — 33 mi away (major hub). Directions
Exit Greenfield Drive off the San Joaquin Hills Toll Road (Route 73) or Crown Valley Parkway off Interstate 5.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
Exit Greenfield Drive off the San Joaquin Hills Toll Road (Route 73) or Crown Valley Parkway off Interstate 5.
By plane
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County Airport, 15 miles away. Further airports include Long Beach (35 miles), Ontario (45 miles), and Los Angeles International Airport (50 miles).
By rail
There is a train station operating under Metrolink's Inland Empire-Orange County and Orange County lines. The station has bike racks, lockers, restrooms, and electric vehicle charging stations.
Get around
A car is a must.
See
Do
There are hiking trails scattered throughout the city limits.
Buy
Eat
Eat China Moon
Gourmet Chinese cuisine which includes great shrimp, dumplings, and chicken.
Eat Bottega Angelina
Woman-owned fine dining Italian restaurant. You can order an Aperol Spritz here, provided you're over the age of 21.
Eat Rangeen Kitchen
Woman-owned Indian restaurant. A real hidden gem.
Eat A's Burgers
Cool small hamburger place across the street from In-N-Out. Lots of photos cover the wall, with various sports teams from years gone by and thanks from those teams. Very casual place serving Mexican food as well as hamburgers. Flies under the radar. This is in Laguna Nigel's city zoning, though many believe it to be in Aliso Viejo or San Juan Capistrano.
Drink
Drink Mugs Away Saloon
Tiny dive bar with a stage for live music and one pool table. Tons of stuff lines the walls. Very local spot with a tradition of mooning trains once a year. Someone sets up a grill and serves tacos and more in the parking lot at night.
Drink Patsy's Irish Pub
South OC's premier Irish pub. Serving up traditional Irish dishes and with karaoke to boot. Has popular sporting events on TV such as MMA matches and NFL games. Also has bingo and holiday parties.
Sleep
Stay Laguna Hills Inn at Irvine Spectrum
Near Irvine Spectrum, Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Beach and Mission Viejo.
Nearby
Aliso Viejo
City / town · 5 listings · 3 mi away
San Juan Capistrano
City / town · 19 listings · 3 mi away
Laguna Beach
City / town · 47 listings · 4 mi away
Dana Point
City / town · 17 listings · 4 mi away
Laguna Hills
City / town · 3 listings · 5 mi away
Mission Viejo
City / town · 22 listings · 6 mi away
San Clemente
City / town · 40 listings · 8 mi away
Lake Forest
City / town · 15 listings · 9 mi away
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