Laguna Woods Village, Age-restricted community in Laguna Woods, California, US.

Laguna Woods Village is an age-restricted residential community in Laguna Woods, Southern California, made up of several thousand homes and apartments spread across a large gated property. The grounds include multiple clubhouses, two golf courses, several swimming pools, and an internal bus system that connects the different sections of the development.

Ross Cortese, who had opened Leisure World Seal Beach in 1961, bought 3,500 acres of the Moulton Ranch in the Saddleback Valley and began building here in spring 1963 with 530 units. The first ten homeowners arrived on September 10, 1964. In October 2005 the community took the name Laguna Woods Village to avoid copyright disputes with Cortese's estate over the Leisure World name.

Residents organise more than 250 official clubs, and nearby Saddleback College runs over 200 emeritus classes inside the village. The arts and crafts clubhouse houses workshops for slip casting, lapidary, stained glass, quilting and woodwork. Homes are called manors, and buyers must meet minimum financial requirements and pass a background check.

Because this is a gated community reserved for residents aged 55 and over, general visitors cannot simply walk in or tour the grounds. Anyone considering a move here should contact the main office directly to learn about eligibility requirements and next steps.

The community has its own equestrian center where residents can keep horses and take riding lessons, which is unusual for an urban retirement setting. There are also dedicated RV parking areas on the property, so residents can go on long trips without losing their place in the community.