Laguna Altura Neighborhood Guide

Laguna Altura is a master-planned community in Irvine, California. This lushly landscaped, 74-acre neighborhood, located off the I-405 and 133 freeways on the east side of Irvine, is surrounded by astounding canyon views. Four tracts of development in Laguna Altura are Siena, San Remo, Cortona and Toscana.

Opened in 2011, the community features homes that were inspired by classic Italian architecture. The neighborhood offers many resort-style amenities such as a swimming pool and spa, a sport court, a club house and recreational areas.

From hiking and bicycling to adventurous thrill rides, there’s something to do for everyone who lives in Laguna Altura. The nearby Spectrum Center offers an abundance of shopping, dining and entertainment, and the conveniently located Quail Hill Shopping Center also offers a variety of shopping and services.

Schools serving Laguna Altura are Alderwood Elementary School, Rancho San Joaquin Middle School and University High School. All three schools are within the award-winning Irvine Unified School District.

Laguna Altura is an upscale suburban community where most residents are white collar workers who earn an average of $138,000 per year. At a median age of 60, seventy-four percent of residents are homeowners, and sixty-two percent are college-educated.

Although some singles and couples without children live in the neighborhood, the community is full of family-friendly amenities. There are swimming pools, three large parks and hiking and bicycling trails.

Much of the neighborhood life centers on sports, recreation and enjoyment of the natural environment. There is, however, an array of entertainment, cultural destinations and activities near Laguna Altura for residents to enjoy.

Three public schools serve the Laguna Altura community. These are Alderwood Elementary School, Rancho San Joaquin Middle School and University High School.

The mission of Alderwood Elementary is to enable students to be contributing members of society with the skills, knowledge and values to meet the challenges of a changing world. At Alderwood, education is seen as a shared responsibility between students, staff, parents and the community.
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School strives to help students become intellectually reflective and capable of thinking and communicating effectively in order to be caring and ethical citizens.

University High School is a comprehensive school that has fostered a commitment to excellence, social responsibility, high achievement and rigorous academic programs. The primary goal of the University High is to develop multifaceted programs that meet students’ needs while generating a sense of belonging and nurturing purposeful life choices.

The nearest private school serving the community is LePort Montessori. Another nearby private school is Pacific Academy.

Laguna Altura is a fully-gated neighborhood planned by the Irvine Company. Established in 2011, the neighborhood is comprised of four different communities—Siena, San Remo, Cortona and Toscana.

The Laguna Altura neighborhood has 597 single family homes built by Irvine Pacific Homes and managed by Keystone Pacific Property Management. Home prices in the community have ranged from $1 million to $2 million.

Three different floor plans are available in each community. Sienna residences have one to three bedrooms and 2.5 to three bathrooms with 1,618 to 1,788 square feet of living space. San Remo homes have one to four bedrooms with up to 3.5 bathrooms and 1,830 to 2,129 square feet of living space. Homes in the Cortona area have one to five bedrooms and up to four bathrooms. Living space in Cortona is between 2,380 and 2,951 square feet. Toscana residences have up to five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 3,123 square feet of living space.