Laguna Niguel, often associated with being inland from Laguna Beach, is home to the Ritz Carlton atop a 150-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Salt Creek Beach. Developed by the Laguna Niguel Corporation, it's one of California's earliest master-planned communities. With median household incomes nearly double the national average, the city boasts a reputation for low crime, a mild coastal climate, and abundant parks and trails. Among them are Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Aliso Beach Park, Crown Valley Park, and numerous others. The city also hosts exceptional public and private schools such as St. Anne School, Vine Preparatory School, and Laguna Niguel Elementary School.