Welcome to Coto De Caza
Why Coto De Caza…
East of Ladera Ranch and Mission Viejo, the community of Coto de Caza is truly "one of a kind" and offers its residents a distinctive way of life through its countless amenities. Real estate in Coto de Caza is highly sought-after. CDC, a planned community of about 4,000 homes, is a suburb of Irvine with a population of 15,056. The project began in 1968, when it was envisioned as a
hunting lodge. The community was completed in 2003. Coto de Caza also includes Los Ranchos Estates, a 355-acre rural community of 75 large custom homes. Coto de Caza has over 60 individual neighborhoods and subdivisions with townhomes, single-family homes, condos, tract homes, custom homes, and more.
What to Love About Coto De Caza
- Prestigious luxury real estate
- Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club
- Coto Valley Country Club
- Numerous hiking trails and parks
- Highly-ranked schools
- Dog park
- Horse properties
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Just outside the gates, there are a variety of restaurants to choose from between Rancho Santa Margarita and Ladera Ranch: Tutto Fresco Kitchen & Bar, Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar, The Blind Pig Restaurant, Carmelitas, and Selmas, to name a few. The options are endless. It’s an area of locally owned businesses.
Things to Do Around Coto De Caza
- Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park - As a wildlife sanctuary, Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park is home to an abundant number of native plants and animal life. Old groves of Western Sycamores and Coast Live Oaks border the park's two seasonally flowing creeks. The remaining land features rolling hills and canyons of Coastal Sage Scrub and grasslands.
- Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park - Encompasses approximately 2,500 acres of riparian and oak woodland canyons, rolling grassland hills and steep slopes of coastal sage scrub and chaparral. The park is highlighted by scenic rock formations, including the beautiful Red Rock Canyon. There are three intermittent streams: Borrego, Serrano and Aliso Creek meandering through the park, each hosting an abundance of wildlife. Remnants of the former cattle ranching days can be seen throughout the park.
- Coto de Caza Golf and Racqueet Club - Enjoy the 36 hole championship golf course on two extraordinary courses, tennis facility, gym, pools and spa as well as experiences the many restaurant options. Orange County's true home away from home, where friends meet to enjoy the very best life has to offer.
- Hanna's Restaurant - Hanna’s is an American Steakhouse, sourcing USDA prime steak, along with American & Japanese Wagyu. They believe in celebrating classic cuisine with a modern twist. Market-driven farm to table creations.
- Rancho Santa Margarita. RSM Lake - Safe and easy paved walk around the 1.1 mile lake, look for ducks, turtles, fish and other wildlife. Outdoor fitness stations along the path. Lake is open for RC boats & fishing. Walk to Starbucks, KD Donuts & more.
- Lago Rancho Santa Margarita - Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club & Lagoon, Rancho Santa Margarita with kids: "The Lagoon, which is located at the Beach Club and is immediately adjacent to Rancho Santa Margarita Lake.
Schools
Schools in the Coto De Caza area have a 5 star rating, best school districts in America 555 of 10,760, and ranked #199 in California. Coto De Caza school district ranking, performance, and location, are sought after in Orange County.
- Wagon Wheel Elementary, K-5
- Tesoro High School, 9-12
- Saint Junipero Serra Catholic School, K-8 (Private)
- Las Flores Middle School, 6-8
- Tijeras Creek Elementary K-5
- Arroyo Vista Middle School 6-8
- St. John’s Catholic School K-8 (Private)
- Santa Margarita Catholic School, 9-12 (Private)