BEST OF Lake Forest

Although Lake Forest is a new City, having incorporated on December 20, 1991, the Lake Forest area has a long history. Starting out as an agricultural area like most of Orange County region, Lake Forest began to grow rapidly following World War II.  Residential, commercial and industrial development began to replace the acres of citrus and other agricultural products.  A significant reason for the change was the growing importance of the El Toro Marine Base. The growth of the base increased the need for new homes and support services. Steadily, the Lake Forest area was built into the City we have today. 

Lake Forest has been carefully master-planned to help ensure that it will always be an ideal place to live and conducive to business growth. Consequently, the amenities for encouraging residential and business growth are highly valued and carefully nurtured by those groups and individuals whose role is to help the City grow.  Seeded in history, nestled within rolling hills, lakes and stands of eucalyptus, and freeway close, Lake Forest is a community that is responsive to business and aggressive in its desire for attracting and retaining an excellent business community. 

Lake Forest community leaders, business owners and residents are dedicated to the vision of the city as an ideal place for business to prosper and for people to live.  The rich heritage of the past is preserved and enhanced in this contemporary city, which is ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

The business, industrial and commercial parks offer an excellent selection of facilities and development opportunities to meet the needs and specific requirements of all types of businesses and professions, including research and development, technology, manufacturing and retail. 

The city of Lake Forest has the charm of a small community with the convenience of a dynamic city.  It’s the place to live the good life, with the beautiful, safe, well planned neighborhoods, ideal mild Mediterranean weather, lush green hills, groves of eucalyptus trees, and lakes.

Twenty public parks offer 1,600 beautiful acres of great outdoor pleasure.  Everything from tennis, handball, basketball and volleyball courts, tot lots, a golf course, hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, cozy picnic areas and barbecues, to boating and swimming are conveniently available within the city.

Whether you are coming to shop, dine, play or just relax, Lake Forest offers the BEST of everything, including ideal weather conditions. Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest.