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Rancho Santa Margarita

California, United States · North America

About Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Coto De Caza, 34km from Cars Land (Disney California Adventure).

Rancho Santa Margarita is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 49,324, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Rancho Santa Margarita sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rancho Santa Margarita to your route.

About Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita (RAN-choh SAN-tuh mar-guh-REE-tuh) is a city in Orange County, California, United States. One of Orange County's youngest cities, Rancho Santa Margarita is a master-planned community. The population was 47,949 at the 2020 census, up from 47,853 at the 2010 census. Although it is named for Rancho

Read more Santa Margarita y Las Flores, which was in San Diego County, the city limits fall within the borders of Rancho Mission Viejo. At 20 characters long (22 including spaces), it is the longest city name in California.

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Rancho Santa Margarita offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Rancho Santa Margarita located?

Rancho Santa Margarita is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.6409 latitude, -117.6031 longitude.

What is the population of Rancho Santa Margarita?

Rancho Santa Margarita has a population of approximately 49,324 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
49,324
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.6409, -117.6031

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Worth the detour from Rancho Santa Margarita

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Moto Republic

A shared motorcycle workshop and social hub in Costa Mesa where riders wrench on their bikes and share the community stoke.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Cars Land (Disney California Adventure)

Disney's immersive recreation of Radiator Springs from Pixar's Cars films with the thrilling Radiator Springs Racers ride.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Disneyland Park

Walt Disney's original theme park opened in 1955, the happiest place on earth in Anaheim, California.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Disney California Adventure Park

Anaheim Disney park celebrating California's culture, history, and natural beauty with Pixar and Marvel lands.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Knott's Berry Farm

America's first theme park in Buena Park, California, known for its Old West Ghost Town and thrilling coasters.

43 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

Drag racing's shrine at the Pomona Fairplex, steps from the historic strip where the NHRA season starts and ends, packed with top fuel dragsters, hot rods and land-speed cars.

51 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip

The oldest continuously operating drag strip in the world, opened 1951 on the Los Angeles County Fairplex, and the traditional season opener and finale of the NHRA calendar.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Aquarium of the Pacific

Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Rancho Santa Margarita.

Trabuco Canyon

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 3,000

Coto De Caza

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 14,866

Portola Hills

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 9,083

Las Flores

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 5,971

Foothill Ranch

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 11,698

Mission Viejo

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 97,156

Lake Forest

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 82,492

Ladera Ranch

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 22,980

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