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Coto de Caza CA

Coto de Caza (Spanish for "Hunting Reserve") is a census-designated place (CDP) and guard-gated private community in Orange County, California. The population was 14,710 at the 2020 census.

The CDP is a suburban planned community of about 4,000 homes and one of Orange County's oldest and most expensive master-planned communities. The project began in 1968, when it was envisioned as a hunting lodge, now the Lodge at Coto de Caza, and the community was completed in 2003. Coto de Caza also includes Los Ranchos Estates, a 355-acre rural community of 75 large custom homes. Los Ranchos Estates is a separate private community behind the gates of Coto de Caza and has its own homeowner's association.

Coto de Caza is located in the northern portion of Wagon Wheel Canyon in southeast Orange County, at 33°35′45″N 117°35′16″W (33.595925, -117.587665).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.0 square miles (21 km2), of which, 8.0 square miles (21 km2) of it is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) of it (0.29%) is water.

The suburban planned community of Coto de Caza was a joint venture of Chevron and Arvida Corporations. Development was first initiated in 1964. In 1979, Arvida bought out Chevron. Richard Boultinghouse, who had previously developed McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona, was hired as president and general manager. In 1983, Orange County approved Coto's master plan for a community of approximately 5,000 homes, and three years later, the community officially opened. Coto de Caza's reputation as an ecologically oriented recreation community was strengthened by the former Vic Braden’s Tennis College and a 36-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed golf course.

In 1984, Arvida, Disney, Chevron, and City Federal Savings & Loan partnered in the development of Coto de Caza. Boultinghouse was later replaced by John C Yelverton.

Coto de Caza focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Coto de Caza Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club and Coto de Caza Chiropractor. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Coto de Caza, such as the Mule Deer and Oak Canyon Trail Loop and the Wagon Wheel Canyon and Oak Canyon Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Coto de Caza, CA are Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park, O'Neill Regional Park, and Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park.

Population: 14,710 (2020). ZIP code: 92679. Area code: 949. Elevation: 709 ft (216 m). Area: 7.82 sq mi (20.26 km2).

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Is Coto de Caza, CA expensive?

The median home price in Coto De Caza is $1,505,000 with a median price per sqft of $503. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Coto De Caza to be 248.2% of the national average. This makes it one of the most expensive cities in the US.

Is Coto de Caza, CA a good place to live?

Coto de Caza is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Coto de Caza offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Coto de Caza there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Residents of Coto de Caza tend to lean conservative.

Is Coto de Caza, CA safe?

Crime in Coto de Caza, CA is lower than the national average. The violent crime rate in Coto de Caza is 12.6, which is well below the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Coto de Caza is 23.7, compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that residents of Coto de Caza can generally feel safe and secure from criminal activity.

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Coto de Caza Recreation and Community Services Department

Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club 

345 Fit

Coto de Caza Chiropractor

Mule Deer and Oak Canyon Trail Loop 

Wagon Wheel Canyon and Oak Canyon Trail

Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park

O'Neill Regional Park

Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

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