Laguna Niguel is a city located in the southeastern corner of Orange County, California, in the United States. Situated within the San Joaquin Hills near the Pacific Ocean, the city borders Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, and San Juan Capistrano.
The name Laguna Niguel is derived from the words "Laguna" and "Niguili," with historical Spanish records listing variations such as Nigüili, Nigüel, or Neuil. These terms originate from Juaneño (Acjachemem) nawil. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 64,355.