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Framed by the Laguna Canyon/Laguna Lakes Road, otherwise known as the 133 toll road, the San Joaquin Hills Corridor toll road (the 73), and the 5 freeway, the city of Laguna Woods is considered one of the state’s newest and oldest cities. Only four square miles in size, Laguna Woods is home to the active senior citizen community of Laguna Woods Village (formerly Leisure World), in addition to three other senior housing communities and commercial centers. Set in the County of Orange, residents of Laguna Woods and Laguna Woods Village have access to a number of Orange County’s many recreational, entertainment, and cultural amenities. Neighboring cities include Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Irvine. Residents are only a short 15 minute drive to John Wayne Airport, 20 minutes from South Coast Plaza, and five minutes from Laguna Hills Mall.

Residents are surrounded by a number of parks and golf courses that will keep them busy for days on end. The Laguna Woods Golf Club, Leisure Village Par 3 Golf Course, and Aliso Viejo Resort and Golf Club will please golfers of all skill levels, whether you’re the next Arnold Palmer or a duffer. If you’re looking to spend the day taking a hike on a nature trail while observing the wildlife and appreciating the gorgeous natural landscaping, head on over to Aliso Woods Regional Park or the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Residents are also within a short driving distance to the well-renowned and always popular Laguna Beach, where visitors, tourists and residents enjoy the sandy white beaches, fine and casual dining options, and the many public and private beaches—perfect for those who are looking to spend the evening admiring the sunset.