Laguna Woods, CA 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in Laguna Woods love this city in Southern California. With easy access to pristine beaches and major metro areas like Los Angeles and Irvine, it is a popular destination for retirees. In addition, active adults love the year-round warmth, nearby shopping, and abundant hiking opportunities.

Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in Laguna Woods love this city in Southern California. With easy access to pristine beaches and major metro areas like Los Angeles and Irvine, it is a popular destination for retirees. In addition, active adults love the year-round warmth, nearby shopping, and abundant hiking opportunities.

Climate & Geography

Laguna Woods experiences a warm Mediterranean climate characterized by warm to hot summers and mild winters. Nearby water helps moderate temperatures and prevent extremes. Residents can expect less than average rain, no snow, and 276 sunny days per year.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Willow Staging Area to the southwest and Pacific Ridge Trailhead are popular sites for hiking. Residents of Laguna Woods are also just 20 minutes from the 3.2 miles of beaches at Crystal Cove State Park.

For nearby shopping, residents can head to downtown Laguna Beach, which features both designer and local boutiques, gourmet restaurants with ocean views, museums, and art galleries. Nearby Irvine boasts the Irvine Spectrum Center, a large shopping, dining, and entertainment complex with a movie theater.

For even more entertainment and shopping, residents can head an hour to Los Angeles.

Cost of Living & Taxes

The cost of living in Laguna Woods is above the national average, but it is below the state average. Compared to the rest of California, housing is more affordable in Laguna Woods.

While Social Security benefits are not taxed in California, income from other retirement plans like IRAs, 401(k)s, and private and public pensions are fully taxed. Property taxes are below average with an available homestead exemption, but sales taxes are higher than average.

Health Care

Residents of 55+ communities in Laguna Woods are part of the Los Angeles metro area which ranks in the top 45 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.

Laguna Woods residents have easy access to high-quality health care. MemorialCare Saddleback Memorial Center and Mission Hospitals-Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach are both nationally ranked by U.S. News and are less than five miles away.


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Laguna Woods Village

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  • Mid $200ks - High $1Ms
  • 12736 Homes (85 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 1964 - 1985
  • 6 reviews
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1056 Southern Hills Drive, Banning, CA

Meadow Ranch Community

  • 3 bed
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  • 2320 SqFt
MLS CV23099287
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