The City of Lake Forest is located in the heart of South Orange County and the beautiful Saddleback Valley. The City's motto, "Remember the past, challenge the future," is the Lake Forest way of life. The rich heritage of the past is preserved and enhanced in this contemporary city ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future. Lake Forest was incorporated as a city in 1991 to help ensure that it will always be an ideal place for business to prosper and people to live, work and play.

The Lake Forest Sun & Sail Club provides fabulous amenities to many of the residents in the city. Located at the corner of Lake Forest Drive and Toledo Way, it overlooks the crystal blue lake and provides a welcoming & convivial environment. Its’ members enjoy four pools (including an adults-only pool), a spacious, well-equipped Fitness Center with lake views, nine lighted tennis courts, three basketball half-courts, saunas and locker rooms, sand volleyball courts, and a playground. There is also grassy picnic and BBQ area. The spacious clubhouse is perfect for private parties or weddings. Take a tour to see what we have to offer. You won’t be disappointed!

Serrano Park is one of Lake Forest’s most sought after communities. Located in at the corner of Trabuco Road and Paseo Sombre, it is comprised of 600 homes ranging in size from 1,500 square feet to approximately 3,250 square feet. The community offers tranquil parks, greenbelts, walk/bike trails, clubhouse, 2 pool areas, spa, tennis courts, sand volleyball, playground and picnic area.

The Lake Forest Beach & Tennis Club contains many recreational facilities for enjoyment; two swimming pools, a swimming lagoon, a wading pool, an indoor spa, six lighted tennis courts, outdoor volleyball and basketball courts, an exercise room, a billiards room and an lounge with a bar and large screen TV. We also have a preschool program on-site. In addition, several rooms are available in the clubhouse for Club functions or to rent for private parties. Please take a moment to stop by the clubhouse and check out all we have to offer.

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.