The Story behind Laguna Woods Village Purpose and its Governance Structure
"One of the top 5 retirement choices in the country."

What makes it thrive after 60+ years and famous around the world as a place to live an active retirement?  Learn how Founder Ross Cortese envisioned the concept and made it work.

First Residents

September 10, 1964: The ribbon was cut and the one and only bus ready to take the first residents through the gates. Picture: Mac Barber; Chief Security Officer; Col. & Mrs. Zimmerman, the first residents; Don Gardner, Administrator; Ivy Barber, Hostess; and Mr. & Mrs. Kloit, visitors from Laguna Hills.