BEST OF Rancho Santa Margarita

In 1989, the people of the community of Rancho Santa Margarita established a Community Civic Association for the purpose of providing a political voice of the community. The CCA, later known as the Rancho Margarita Civic Association (and still later as the Civic Council), briefly explored self-governance, but it was in 1995 that the Rancho Santa Margarita Cityhood Committee, a separate community organization, began the official Cityhood process. 

Rancho Santa Margarita was planned to be an "Urban Village," offering the BEST of two worlds: all of the elements and advantages of a small city plus the quality of life of a small village. In 1996 the Celebrating the Vision Committee developed Rancho Santa Margarita's Vision Statement: "A Small City with the Soul of a Small Village." 

Rancho Santa Margarita Landscape and Recreation Corporation, is one of the common areas in Rancho Santa Margarita , and includes a 13 acre lake, swimming lagoon, 4 community pools, and 10 community parks with numerous sport fields.  There are also five other master associations, which include Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo, Robinson Ranch, Trabuco Highlands, and Walden.  These associations have parks as well, several of which have public access.

Whether you are coming to shop, dine, play or just relax, Rancho Santa Margarita offers the BEST of everything, including ideal weather conditions. Rancho Santa Margarita has hundreds of shops and places to eat, drink and relax. The BEST of these establishments are listed on this Web Site with detailed information on their products, services and menus as well as interactive mapping that will direct you to their front door.

For the BEST shopping, services, restaurants, entertainment, lodging accommodations, real estate information and community events, click on to the categories below and start planning your visit to Rancho Santa Margarita.