Gavilan - Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

Gavilan is a 55+ community in Rancho Mission Viejo, California. This gated haven is ideal for active adults who value low-maintenance living. Here residents can enjoy the clubhouses that boast great rooms, yoga studios, fitness centers, and outdoor pools. There is also an array of social clubs and activities that spark every taste or interest.

This ideal 55+ community is in the process of being built within the master-planned community of Rancho Mission Viejo that is currently divided into two villages: Sendero and Esencia. Within Sendero and Esencia there are 55+ neighborhoods, each called Gavilan. Residents have access to all of Sendero's amenities and clubs and will have access to Esencia's amenities once built. Gavilan is situated in the striking Orange County area and has a variety of restaurants, shopping and recreational activities nearby.

Gavilan Amenities

The Hacienda Clubhouse is the hub for all social activities where residents can mingle, relax, and stay in shape. The great room's sociable environment has a large flat-screen TV and a fully staffed bar. The fitness center and yoga studio are where residents can stretch and strengthen their mind and body. Following a good workout, they can step into the locker rooms where they can enjoy a hot shower or even a massage.

Outside residents can enjoy the beautiful outdoor dining area with a built-in BBQ. The heated pool is the perfect spot to bask in the sun and enjoy the company of friends. Poolside cabanas provide shade and privacy for relaxing with a book during a low-key afternoon. Residents can also participate in a pleasurable game of bocce ball on one of the three courts.

Gavilan also has a separate facility exclusively for the 55+ neighborhoods, The Outlook. This amenity space is comprised of an indoor/outdoor dining area, and an outdoor lap pool and patio. It also offers outdoor social spaces like a BBQ as well as a fire pit. 

Homeowners also enjoy access to the outdoor amenity center known as the Outpost, where residents can relax in the pool and spa, take in a movie in front of the outdoor movie screen, see friends at the outdoor dining area with a barbecue or around the fire pit. Additional cabanas and two bocce ball courts help residents relax or enjoy competition with neighbors. Amenities exclusive to Gavilan are rounded out with a softball and soccer field, meaning that everyone will always have a way to diversify their exercise schedule. 

Residents also have access to all the Sendero's amenities. The Ranch House hosts an additional clubhouse with a great room and an exercise room. Residents can enjoy the outdoor pool or hone their green thumb in the Esencia Farm's gardening plots. The Guest House also functions as the community's welcome center and provides residents with another fitness center. This amenity center also has a community room and a party garden that functions as a space for larger community events.

Gavilan residents also have access to three additional amenity centers that are available to all residents within Rancho Mission Viejo. The Hilltop Club features a clubhouse with a fitness center, bar, and an arcade area to entertain the grandkids. Outdoors, there is an additional pool, patio, fire pits, and a BBQ area.

The Pavilion has a gymnasium, while the outdoor spaces include a gathering space with a movie screen. There are plenty of ways to stay in shape with neighbors that include a softball backstop, soccer field, and tennis and pickleball courts. Homeowners can socialize around the BBQ area, dog park, or let the grandkids have fun in the playground.

The Canyon House is yet another clubhouse with an indoor/outdoor great room, perfect for large community gatherings. Grab a pick-me-up at the Canyon Coffee Cafe and relax in the courtyard. There is also an event lawn and hiking trails adjacent to the Canyon House.

Gavilan Homes & Real Estate

Construction on Gavilan began in 2013 and the community now offers homes on a resale and new construction basis. This community features low-maintenance homes by Standard Pacific, Shea Homes, Del Webb, and William Lyon. This community will be made up of approximately 1,200 homes in the villages of Esencia and Sendero, with each 55+ neighborhood within them named Gavilan.  Each neighborhood has unique characteristics making these ideal homes for active adults looking for a wide range of housing options.

William Lyon is the newest builder to develop within Gavilan. These attached homes range in size from 1,456 to 1,950 square feet and offer two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. 

The Standard Pacific Bungalows offer one and two-story homes with thoughtfully designed interiors, generously sized great rooms that lead to a gourmet kitchen and dining area that allows plentiful natural light. They range from 1,276 to 1,843 square feet and have two to three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an attached two-car garage. These easy-to-maintain designs have an open living space, gourmet kitchens and a generous amount of natural light. The Standard Pacific Casitas are the perfect blend of Spanish, Monterey and Western Ranch architectural designs. With 1,624 to 2,059 square feet of living space, these homes feature two to three bedrooms, two or two-and-a-half bathrooms and an attached two-car garage. Most homes also come with a den or a loft.

In 2015, Standard Pacific introduced a new series called Avocet. This series of homes range in size from 1,473 to 2,589 square feet and offer one to three bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. The homes within the Rancho Adobe collection are available on a resale only basis.

Shea Homes have three home series. Their homes range from 1,770 to 2,043 square feet and include two to three bedrooms, two or two-and-a-half bathrooms and an attached two-car garage. These homes also feature a great room and gourmet kitchen.

The Del Webb neighborhood provides spacious and energy-efficient homes. These single-story homes range from 2,021 to 2,325 square feet and have two to three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. These homes are built with the latest trends in home designs and have a den, two-car garage, living room, and a gourmet kitchen with an oversized island.

Iris at Esencia by CalAtlantic Homes provides spacious and energy-efficient homes. These single-family homes range from 1,729 to 2,340 square feet and have two to four bedrooms, two-and-a-half or three bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage.

Alma at Esencia by Del Webb provides spacious and energy-efficient homes. These single-family homes range from 1,827 to 2,476 square feet and have two to three bedrooms, two-and-a-half or three bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage.

Vida at Esencia by Del Webb provides spacious and energy-efficient homes. These single-family homes range from 1,279 to 2,006 square feet and have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached one or two-car garage.

Arista at Esencia by Pulte provides spacious and energy-efficient homes. These single-family homes range from 1,466 to 1,875 square feet and have two bedrooms, two or two-and-a-half or three bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage.

Gavilan Lifestyle

Life at Gavilan is like no other 55+ community in the Orange County area. The welcoming clubhouse is the perfect balance of entertainment and solitude. It is the ideal place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee, drop in for a happy hour, or attend a workshop.

For the creatively inclined, you can find it all at the arts and crafts studio. Drawing, painting, crafts, and seminars are all at your fingertips. When you re done head over and embrace a yoga, Pilates, or dance class. You can also get fit from your very own personal trainer. Gavilan represents a truly active 55+ lifestyle.

Social events are abundant when it comes to living in Gavilan. Residents frequently attend holiday parties, wine and dine nights, tapas night, and gardening. Homeowners here stay active, whether that means finding a new hobby, meeting new neighbors, or breaking a sweat. With several new amenity centers in the works, the opportunities to stay socially and physically active will only grow with this beautiful 55+ community.

Surrounding Area

Gavilan is part of a larger community, Rancho Mission Viejo, on Ortega Highway in the beautiful Orange County, California area. It is conveniently located just a few miles from the Orange County beach cities and has easy access to I-5. This location puts residents within convenient reach of daily necessities as well as fun opportunities. 

Residents are never far from what they may need, grocery stores such as Trader Joe's, Gelson's Market, and Pavillons can be found within 10 miles of the community. Pharmacy can be met at Rite Aid and CVS. When dining out, restaurants such as Ironwood Cellar, Diho Siam, Romano Cucina, and Cecilia's Tortilla Grill can be found in the area. When residents are looking for entertainment options, they will find them at Laguna Art Museum and Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters. 

Homeowners looking to explore the outdoor recreation opportunities in the area will have ample options. Gavilan is located about 20 minutes from several beaches, such as Shaws Cove and Aliso Beach. Parks such as Lan Mancha Park, Oso Viejo Park, and Wilderness Glen Park can also be found in the area. Golfers will be happy to know that courses such as Monarch Beach Golf Links, Pelican Hill Golf Club, and San Juan Hills Golf Club can all be found within 25 minutes. 

Gavilan is also close to several health care providers, including Mission Hospital Misson Viejo, Health Link Medical Center, and Pacific Canyons Medical Center. 

 Active adults interested in visiting nearby metropolitan areas are in luck as Los Angeles and San Diego are readily accessible for quick day trips or weekend getaways. For longer trips, John Wayne Airport is just under a half-hour away.