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Moto Republic
A shared motorcycle workshop and social hub in Costa Mesa where riders wrench on their bikes and share the community stoke.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Laguna Niguel
California, United States · North America
About Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Juan Capistrano, 37km from Disney California Adventure Park.
Laguna Niguel is in California, United States, with about 66,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is San Juan Capistrano, about 5 km away.
Laguna Niguel ( luh-GOO-nuh nih-GEL) is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The name Laguna Niguel is derived from the words "Laguna" (Spanish for "lagoon") and "Niguili" (the name of a Native American village once located near Aliso Creek). It also appeared in Spanish records as Nigüili, Nigüel, orRead more
Neuil from Juaneño (Acjachemem) nawil. As of the 2020 census, the population was 64,355. Laguna Niguel is located in the San Joaquin Hills in the southeastern corner of Orange County, close to the Pacific Ocean, and borders the cities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, and San Juan Capistrano.
Laguna Niguel has its origins in the Rancho Niguel Mexican land grant, which was acquired in 1959 by the Laguna Niguel Corporation to develop one of California's first master-planned communities. As a predominantly residential city, Laguna Niguel serves as a bedroom community for the job centers of northern and central Orange County. Laguna Niguel has a median household income 31 percent above the Orange County average and nearly double the U.S. average. It is known for its mild coastal climate, low crime rate, and its numerous parks and public trails.
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What is there to see near Laguna Niguel?
Within an hour or so of Laguna Niguel: Moto Republic (24 km), Disney California Adventure Park (37 km), Cars Land (Disney California Adventure) (37 km), Disneyland Park (38 km).
Are there any good drives near Laguna Niguel?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is Laguna Niguel?
Laguna Niguel is in California, United States, about 5 km from San Juan Capistrano.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 65,806
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.5225, -117.7075
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Laguna Niguel
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Disney California Adventure Park
Anaheim Disney park celebrating California's culture, history, and natural beauty with Pixar and Marvel lands.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Cars Land (Disney California Adventure)
Disney's immersive recreation of Radiator Springs from Pixar's Cars films with the thrilling Radiator Springs Racers ride.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Disneyland Park
Walt Disney's original theme park opened in 1955, the happiest place on earth in Anaheim, California.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Knott's Berry Farm
America's first theme park in Buena Park, California, known for its Old West Ghost Town and thrilling coasters.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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