Lake Forest, California

About Lake Forest

Set in the southeastern part of California, Lake Forest is a thriving city with an estimated population of 87,159. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#412 nationwide).

Lake Forest holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 16.71 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,216 residents per square mile.

📰 Lake Forest News Today

• 26381 Waterford Cir, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Realtor.com · Oct 9
• Swimming Pool Supply Store Shuts Down In Lake Forest Patch · Oct 6
• El Toro High School (Lake Forest, CA) Football MaxPreps · Oct 5
• Between LA And San Diego Is A Scenic California City With Lush Parks, Golf Greens, And Tasty Restaurants https://www.islands.com/ · Aug 20
• El Toro High School Basketball - Lake Forest, CA NFHS Network · Oct 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Lake Forest Unique

• Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 87,159.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Lake Forest

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake Forest

• Aloha Stacks — breakfast
• Ameci Pizza & Pasta — pizza
• Açaí Republic Lake Forest — açaí (café)
• Bagels and Brew — breakfast (café)
• Baja Fish Tacos — mexican
• Boba Bee — bubble tea (café)
• Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders — coffee shop (café)
• Bravo Avo — mediterranean
• Brizio Pizza — pizza
• Chuck E. Cheese — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chuck E. Cheese

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lake Forest

• Altair Park reviews ★
• Alton Park reviews ★
• Baker Ranch Community Park reviews ★
• Bocce Ball Court reviews ★
• Borrego Park reviews ★
• Catalonia Park reviews ★
• Cherry Park reviews ★
• Crucero Park reviews ★
• Darrin Park reviews ★
• Eastbrook Park reviews ★
• Fire Pit reviews ★
• Foothill Ranch Community Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lake Forest

• El Toro High
• Foothill Ranch Elementary
• La Madera Elementary
• Lake Forest Elementary
• Olivewood Elementary
• Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle
• Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
• Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
• Rancho Canada Elementary
• Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary
• Serrano Intermediate

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🔧 Local Services

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Serving Lake Forest, CA
📞 (949) 432-7946

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🗺️ Map of Lake Forest

🏘️ Nearby Communities