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Lake-Forest
is a relatively new city located in the heart of Orange County with easy access to both Los Angeles and San Diego. It was incorporated in 1991, and makes a perfect base town from which to visit the Pacific Coast beaches, Hollywood, Disneyland, the San Diego Zoo, Seaworld and many other southern California attractions. The city of Lake Forest is situated in the Saddleback Valley region of Orange County adjacent to the 1,500 acre Whiting Ranch Wilderness and the Saddleback Mountains. It also serves as the gateway to the Cleveland National Forest, making it an ideal recreational playground. In the city of Lake Forest alone there are twenty parks which offer everything from golf, tennis courts, walking, biking and equestrian trails, volleyball, picnic areas, boating and swimming. Beautiful year-round weather and an abundance of good restaurants, lots of shopping, theaters, and free summer concerts in the park add to Lake Forest's appeal. Although a young city, Lake Forest is steeped in history, having begun as an agricultural community like most of Orange County. Nestled in rolling hills and stands of eucalyptus, it is an attractive, safe, thriving community with much to offer visitors coming to southern California.
Surrounding areas: Laguna Hills, California (3.0 mi), Mission Viejo, California (3.1 mi), Irvine, California (7.8 mi), Laguna Niguel, California (8.3 mi), Laguna Beach, California (8.8 mi), San Juan Capistrano, California (9.8 mi), Aliso, California (10.1 mi)
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Lake Forest Vacation Rentals
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Lake Forest Hotels and Resorts
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| Irvine Suites | 23192 LK CTR Dr | El Toro, CA | | (949) 380-9888 | | Americas Best Value Inn - Irvine | 23150 Lk Center Dr | Lake Forest, CA | | (949) 855-1000 | | Candlewood Suites Irvine East | 3 S Pointe Dr | Lake Forest, CA | | (949) 598-9105 | | Comfort Suites | 20768 Lk Forest Dr | Lake Forest, CA | | (949) 900-1288 | | Extended Stay America | 20251 Lk Forest Dr | Lake Forest, CA | | (949) 598-1898 | | Staybridge Suites Lake Forest | 2 Orch | Lake Forest, CA | | (949) 462-9500 | | Ayres Suites Mission Viejo | 28941 Los Alisos Blvd | Mission Viejo, CA | 1.1 mi. | (949) 455-2545 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 10 Morgan | Irvine, CA | 1.5 mi. | (949) 380-3000 | | Courtyard By Marriott Laguna Hills | 23175 Avenida De Ln Carlota | Laguna Hills, CA | 2.4 mi. | (949) 859-5500 | | The Comfort Inn Laguna Hills | 23061 Avenida De Ln Carlota | Laguna Hills, CA | 2.4 mi. | (949) 859-0166 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotels | 30 Technology Dr | Irvine, CA | 3.0 mi. | (949) 727-4228 | | Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods | 24341 El Toro Rd | Laguna Woods, CA | 3.0 mi. | (949) 588-0131 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 27492 Portola Pkwy | Foothill Ranch, CA | 3.2 mi. | (949) 951-5700 | | Hampton Inn South Orange County | 27102 Towne Ctr Dr | Foothill Ranch, CA | 3.6 mi. | (949) 597-8700 | | Hilton Garden Inn Irvine East/Lake Forest | 27082 Towne Ctr Dr | Foothill Ranch, CA | 3.6 mi. | (949) 859-4000 | | Fairfield Inn | 26328 Oso Pkwy | Mission Viejo, CA | 4.3 mi. | (949) 582-7100 | | Alize | 2 Enterprise | Aliso Viejo, CA | 4.5 mi. | (949) 176-5600 | | Candlewood Suites | 16150 Sand Canyon Ave | Irvine, CA | 4.9 mi. | (949) 788-0500 | | Canyon Point | 22681 Oakgrove Ave | Aliso Viejo, CA | 5.8 mi. | (949) 716-6100 | | La Quinta Inn #663 | 14972 Sand Cyn Ave | Irvine, CA | 7.8 mi. | (714) 957-5841 | | Hyatt Regency Irvine | 17900 Jamboree Blvd | Irvine, CA | 8.1 mi. | (949) 975-1234 | | Residence Inn By Marriott-Irvine Airport | 2855 Main St | Irvine, CA | 8.8 mi. | (949) 261-2020 | | Holiday Inn-laguna Beach | 696 S Coast Hwy | Laguna Beach, CA | 8.8 mi. | (949) 494-1001 | | Inn At Laguna Beach | 211 N Coast Hwy | Laguna Beach, CA | 8.8 mi. | (949) 497-9722 | | Best Inn | 1404 N Coast Hwy | Laguna Beach, CA | 9.0 mi. | (877) 363-7229 | | La Casa Del Camino | 1289 S Coast Hwy | Laguna Beach, CA | 9.0 mi. | (949) 497-2446 | | Courtyard By Marriott Irvine Orange County | 2701 Main St | Irvine, CA | 9.1 mi. | (949) 757-1200 | | Best Western Laguna Brisas | 1600 S Coast Hwy | Laguna Beach, CA | 9.1 mi. | (949) 497-7272 | | Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach | 2300 W Coast Hwy | Newport Beach, CA | 9.2 mi. | (949) 722-2999 | | Toscana Apartments | 35 Via Lucca | Irvine, CA | 9.3 mi. | (949) 757-1111 | | Crowne Plaza-irvine | 17941 Von Karman Ave | Irvine, CA | 9.6 mi. | (949) 863-1999 | | Holiday Inn Irvine Orange County Airport | 17941 Von Karman Ave | Irvine, CA | 9.6 mi. | (949) 863-1999 | | Irvine Marriott | 18000 Von Karman Ave | Irvine, CA | 9.6 mi. | (949) 553-0100 | | Key Inn | 1611 El Camino Real | Tustin, CA | 9.6 mi. | (714) 832-3220 | | Extended Stay America | 4881 Birch St | Newport Beach, CA | 9.8 mi. | (949) 851-2711 | | Best Western Capistrano Inn | 27174 Ortega Hwy | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 9.8 mi. | (949) 493-5661 | | Embassy Suites Hotel Irvine/Orange County | 2120 Main St | Irvine, CA | 9.9 mi. | (949) 553-8332 | | Atrium Hotel @orange Co Airpo | 18700 Macarthur Blvd | Irvine, CA | 10.1 mi. | (949) 833-2770 | | Hilton Irvine Hotel | 18800 Macarthur Blvd | Irvine, CA | 10.1 mi. | (949) 833-9999 | | Radisson Newport Beach Hotel | 4545 Macarthur Blvd | Newport Beach, CA | 10.2 mi. | (949) 833-0570 |
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Lake Forest Weather & Climate
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The Southern Pacific coastline, between Los Angeles and San Diego, enjoys some of the most beautiful weather in the state year round. This region boasts over 300 days of sunshine per year, balmy days and cool evenings - perfect for beachcombing, tennis, golf and other outdoor activities. The rainy season runs November through early April, with dry conditions and low humidity the rest of the year. It's not unusual to go all summer with no precipitation at all. Low clouds and fog are usually present right along the coastline on warmer summer days, but clears up by early afternoon. The summer heat is moderated by cool ocean breezes, but keep in mind that as you travel inland away from the cooling effect of the ocean, the temperatures rise (although not to uncomfortable levels.) Thunderstorms in this area are infrequent and light.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
66°F |
47°F |
2.95 in. |
57°F |
| February |
67°F |
47°F |
3.38 in. |
57°F |
| March |
67°F |
48°F |
2.85 in. |
59°F |
| April |
71°F |
51°F |
0.85 in. |
62°F |
| May |
73°F |
55°F |
0.26 in. |
62°F |
| June |
77°F |
58°F |
0.14 in. |
66°F |
| July |
82°F |
62°F |
0.03 in. |
67°F |
| August |
83°F |
63°F |
0.15 in. |
68°F |
| September |
82°F |
62°F |
0.30 in. |
66°F |
| October |
77°F |
57°F |
0.32 in. |
64°F |
| November |
71°F |
51°F |
1.05 in. |
61°F |
| December |
66°F |
47°F |
1.75 in. |
58°F |
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Lake Forest Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the John Wayne Orange County airport (SNA) located about 10 miles west of Lake Forest in Santa Ana, California, the Chino airport (CNO) located approximately 23 miles north of Lake Forest in Chino, California, the Ontario International airport (ONT) located roughly 29 miles north of Lake Forest in Ontario, California, and finally the Long Beach airport (LGB) located around 29 miles northwest of Lake Forest in Long Beach, California.
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Lake Forest Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Adventure City | Anaheim | CA | 18.5 mi. | | | Disney's California Adventure | Anaheim | CA | 18.5 mi. | | | Disneyland | Anaheim | CA | 18.5 mi. | | | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park | CA | 23.5 mi. | | | Castle Amusement Park | Riverside | CA | 27.4 mi. | | | Scandia Amusement Park | Ontario | CA | 29.2 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Upland | CA | 31.6 mi. | | | Legoland California | Carlsbad | CA | 38.8 mi. | | | Pharaohs Lost Kingdom | Redlands | CA | 40.9 mi. | | | Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City | CA | 51.2 mi. | | | Pacific Park | Santa Monica | CA | 52.8 mi. | | | Belmont Park | San Diego | CA | 71.1 mi. | | | SeaWorld San Diego | San Diego | CA | 71.1 mi. | | | Frasier's Frontier | El Cajon | CA | 72.1 mi. | | | Six Flags Magic Mountain | Valencia | CA | 76.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| The Haunted Galleon and Volcano Island | Lake Elsinore | CA | 21.0 mi. | | | Soak City U.S.A. | Buena Park | CA | 23.5 mi. | | | Raging Waters | San Dimas | CA | 32.8 mi. | | | Pharaoh's Waterpark | Redlands | CA | 40.9 mi. | | | Oasis Waterpark | Palm Springs | CA | 67.2 mi. | | | Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Santa Clarita | CA | 71.1 mi. | | | Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Valencia | CA | 76.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Lake Forest Golf & Practice Center | Lake Forest | CA | | | | Casta del Sol Golf Course | Mission Viejo | CA | 3.0 mi. | | | Aliso Viejo Golf Club | Aliso Viejo | CA | 4.0 mi. | | | Tijeras Creek Golf Club | Rancho Santa Margarita | CA | 5.2 mi. | | | Robinson Ranch | Santa Clarita | CA | 7.0 mi. | | | El Toro Golf Course | Irvine | CA | 7.5 mi. | | | Oak Creek Golf Club | Irvine | CA | 7.5 mi. | | | Strawberry Farms Golf Club | Irvine | CA | 7.5 mi. | | | Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course | Irvine | CA | 8.3 mi. | | | Tustin Ranch Golf Club | Tustin | CA | 10.1 mi. | | | San Juan Hills Country Club | San Juan Capistrano | CA | 10.3 mi. | | | Newport Beach Golf Course | Newport Beach | CA | 11.0 mi. | | | River View Golf Course | Santa Ana | CA | 11.9 mi. | | | Willowick Golf Course | Santa Ana | CA | 11.9 mi. | | | Back Bay Golf Course | Newport Beach | CA | 12.0 mi. | | | Costa Mesa Golf & Country Club | Costa Mesa | CA | 13.1 mi. | | | Ridgeline Executive Golf Course | Orange | CA | 13.2 mi. | | | Anaheim Hills Golf Course | Anaheim | CA | 14.5 mi. | | | San Clemente Municipal Golf Course | San Clemente | CA | 14.7 mi. | | | Shorecliffs Golf Club | San Clemente | CA | 14.7 mi. | | | Talega Golf Club | San Clemente | CA | 14.7 mi. | | | Mile Square Golf Course | Fountain Valley | CA | 15.7 mi. | | | David L Baker Memorial Golf | Fountain Valley | CA | 16.0 mi. | | | Mountain View Country Club | Corona | CA | 16.9 mi. | | | Chino Hills Golf Club | Chino Hills | CA | 17.2 mi. | | | Los Serranos Golf & Country Club | Chino Hills | CA | 17.2 mi. | | | Dad Miller Golf Course | Anaheim | CA | 17.6 mi. | | | Eagle Glen Golf Club | Corona | CA | 17.7 mi. | | | Green River Golf Club | Corona | CA | 17.7 mi. | | | Mountain Springs | Corona | CA | 17.7 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Sunrise | Wrightwood | CA | 49.8 mi. | | | Snow Valley | Running Springs | CA | 51.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Crystal Cove State Park | | CA | 8.5 mi. | | | Huntington Beach State Park | | CA | 16.1 mi. | | | Chino Hills State Park | | CA | 20.0 mi. | | | Bolsa Chica Beach State Park | | CA | 20.4 mi. | | | Alamitos Bay State Park | | CA | 25.1 mi. | | | Don Tiburcio Tapia State Park | | CA | 32.7 mi. | | | White Point State Park | | CA | 35.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Beall Center for Art and Technology | Irvine | CA | 7.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Irvine Museum | Irvine | CA | 7.8 mi. | (Art) | | National Bicycle History Archive of America | Santa Ana | CA | 12.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | Santa Ana | CA | 12.4 mi. | (History) | | Heritage of San Clemente & Visitor Center | San Clemente | CA | 15.5 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | La Jolla | CA | 18.3 mi. | (Art) | | Fullerton Railway Plaza Association | Fullerton | CA | 20.7 mi. | (Technology) | | Motts Miniatures Museum | Buena Park | CA | 23.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Riverside Municipal Museum | Riverside | CA | 27.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Long Beach Museum of Art | Long Beach | CA | 29.9 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Latin American Art | Long Beach | CA | 29.9 mi. | (Art) | | Cooper Regional History Museum | Upland | CA | 31.6 mi. | (History) | | American military museum | El Monte | CA | 35.2 mi. | (Technology) | | California Surf Museum | Oceanside | CA | 35.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | California Surf Museum | Oceanside | CA | 35.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Making Music | Carlsbad | CA | 38.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum | Vista | CA | 40.0 mi. | (Technology) | | San Bernardino County Museum | Redlands | CA | 40.9 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Tolerance | Los Angeles | CA | 42.5 mi. | (History) | | Carole and Barry Kaye Museum of Miniatures | Los Angeles | CA | 42.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Santa Ana Zoo | Santa Ana | CA | 12.4 mi. | | | Birch Aquarium | La Jolla | CA | 18.3 mi. | | | Los Angeles Zoo | Los Angeles | CA | 42.5 mi. | | | San Diego Wild Animal Park | San Diego | CA | 71.1 mi. | | | San Diego Zoo | San Diego | CA | 71.1 mi. | | | Sea World of San Diego | San Diego | CA | 71.1 mi. | | | The Living Desert | Palm Desert | CA | 75.9 mi. | |
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