Best Places to Live in Laguna Niguel, California

Laguna Niguel is a delightful coastal community in Orange County. Living in Laguna Niguel you’ll enjoy stunning views of the ocean and canyon from many of the neighborhoods. The majority of neighborhoods in Laguna Niguel are gated communities and several include great amenities to enjoy along with all the other things to do. 

Because there are so many wonderful places to call home in Laguna Niguel, we’ve put together a neighborhood guide so you can find the best Laguna Niguel, CA real estate. 

Continue reading for a few of our favorites or contact the Laguna Niguel real estate specialists at First Team Real Estate with your Laguna Niguel area questions. 

Bear Brand Ranch

Bear Brand Ranch is a gated community located in Laguna Niguel. This neighborhood is one of the most expensive places to live in Laguna Niguel. Bear Brand Ranch homes for sale are spacious and sit on nice-sized lots, offering stunning views of the ocean. This neighborhood was established over 40 years ago and many homes were built during this time, though you can still find newer construction here as well. Living here you'll also enjoy a great outdoor space with walking trails so you can explore all that Bear Brand Ranch has to offer.

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Pacific Island Village

The neighborhood of Pacific Island Village is situated on a hillside above South Laguna Beach. Here, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean with great amenities. Pacific Island Village is home to a clubhouse for various events and a pool. And, you can get close to nature in this community with spacious green spaces and parks. Pacific Island Village is also in an ideal location, near Irvine and Huntington Beach, giving you access to ton of things to do all over Orange County.

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Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is one of the best neighborhoods in Laguna Niguel, in part because of its ideal location and variety of amenities available. Residents of this neighborhood can enjoy several pools and tennis courts. And, you’ll have beautiful views of the ocean, too! Plus if you want to venture out of the community, pristine beaches are only a short drive away.  

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Palmilla

The neighborhood of Palmilla has a gated entrance and is one of the best places to live in Laguna Niguel. Palmilla is also known as one of the most expensive places to live in the city. You’ll find a mixture of property sizes here with many homes offering multiple bedrooms and nice lot sizes. Many of the houses in Palmilla have gorgeous ocean views, creating your own private oasis. Plus, this community is in an ideal spot near the beach and everything else Orange County has to offer.

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Crest De Ville

This neighborhood’s views are some of the best around. Crest De Ville sits on the side of a hill and homes look out on either the ocean or canyon. You can find three to six bedrooms and plenty of living space in these homes. Plus, living in Crest De Ville gives you access to a pool, spa, and park! This community is also located near the Pacific Coast Highway, giving you access to beaches and all that Laguna Niguel and Orange County have to offer.

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Niguel West 

This Laguna Niguel community in Niguel West is home to properties that have multiple bedrooms with plenty of great living space. The style of these houses is a mix of modern and traditional architecture, giving character to the neighborhood. Nearby, you'll find Badlands Park, a scenic area to explore Orange County with a great trail.

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Beacon Hill Highlands

The neighborhood of Beacon Hill Highlands is an older neighborhood with many homes built in the 1980s. Many homes offer a delightful view of the ocean and are built in the Cape Cod style, fitting for this coastal community. Most houses here are three to four bedrooms and have outdoor spaces where you can relax and enjoy the view. 

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Living in Laguna Niguel offers an oasis with ocean views and also the ideal location to be able to explore all of what Orange County has to offer. 

You can learn more about Laguna Niguel and browse Laguna Niguel homes for sale, schedule a meeting, or contact the Laguna Niguel real estate specialists at First Team Real Estate.