Laguna Niguel, California

Location of Laguna Niguel within Orange County, California

Laguna Niguel is a city located in southern Orange County, California. The name "Laguna Niguel" is derived from the Spanish word "Laguna" which means lagoon, and the word "Nigueli" which was the name of a Juaneño Indian village that was once located on Aliso Creek. The population was 64,700 in 2008.

The city was primarily built after 1980 as an unincorporated master planned community located in the San Joaquin Hills near Laguna Beach. It borders Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo.

U.S News and World Report lists Laguna Niguel as one of the, “best places to retire in America.” Laguna Niguel is near 53 public golf courses and 82 private golf courses.

Source: Wikipedia