Where is Laguna Hills California?

Laguna Hills was a part of major land grants developed during the rancho era. After Mexico’s Independence in 1821 from Spain. Those who served or were friends of the government in the fight for Mexico’s independence were given vast lands for cattle grazing. Don Juan Avila was granted Rancho Niguel which rest of the western portion of the Saddleback valley.

In 1874 Lewis Moulton purchased 13,000 acres of Rancho Niguel from Don Juan Avila with his partner Jean Piedra Daguerre and increased the original grant to 22,000 acres. They used the land to raise sheep and cattle. Lewis Moulton’s land became subdivided in the 1960s and part of the subdivision Laguna Hills was created.

The city of Laguna Hills started incorporation efforts in 1987. Laguna Hills officially became a city on December 20, 1991. The city hall was relocated to 24035 El Toro road. This current city hall is located in the Laguna Hills Civic center near the Laguna Hills mall.