Measuring more than 225 acres and lined with over 2,000 trees, Laguna Niguel Regional Park provides shady spots for picnicking or just taking leisurely walks. Head to the 44-acre lake filled with catfish, trout and largemouth bass for an afternoon of fishing or a lazy boat ride.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park spans more than 4,000 acres and has over 30 miles of hiking trails that take you through diverse landscapes dotted with towering sycamores, two running creeks and sprawling marshland. Park rangers occasionally host themed hikes, including excursions that emphasize wildlife, edible plants and yoga.
Try your hand at an extreme sport with a visit to Skateboard & Soccer Park. The 20,000-square-foot skate park provides bowls and ramps for beginning, intermediate and advanced skateboarders. If you’d rather keep your feet on the ground, try a game of soccer on the synthetic grass field, where it's possible to play even immediately after a rainfall.
Take advantage of Crown Valley Community Park’s array of recreational activities, including soccer and baseball fields. Enjoy a stroll through the 18-acre Botanical Preserve, as you make your way through evergreen forests, cactus gardens and chestnut groves. Cool off with a dip in the year-round heated outdoor pool equipped with diving boards, swim lanes and an attached instructional pool.
Experience the movies in high-end fashion at Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Arrive early and dine in the lobby’s gourmet restaurant or enjoy a cocktail from the bar. You can also order food once inside the auditorium utilizing the theater’s waiter service. Once the movie starts, recline from the comfort of your leather chair outfitted with a swivel glass table.
Perched 150-feet above a bluff, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel hotel provides sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Luxurious accommodations include wood-burning fireplaces and private balconies with ocean vistas. Even if you’re not staying at the hotel, you can grab a drink at the oceanfront lounge or indulge in gourmet fare at the upscale steakhouse.
For two days in early October, you can experience Italy without ever leaving Laguna Niguel. Make your way to La Dolce Vita Italian Festival, where you can sample Italian cuisine from local chefs, listen to the sounds of Italian music or stroll through Il Mercato, perusing Itaian-inspired goods sold by a bevy of vendors.
In mid-December, the city hosts the annual Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade. The parade runs approximately three blocks down Crown Valley Parkway, from Nueva Vista Drive to Crown Valley Community Park. It showcases marching bands and local businesses and groups aboard Christmas-themed floats. Celebrity Grand Marshals in the past include sports luminaries like Magic Johnson, Tommy Lasorda and McKayla Maroney.
