Southern California draws people with its sunny weather, sandy beaches and dramatic coastline, its diverse food scene, and entertainment. If you are considering moving to this part of the country, especially with a family, you need to know where you can settle down and feel safe. SafeWise experts have named these ten places as the safest cities to live in Southern California in 2022. Find out which one is most inviting to you.
- Rancho Santa Margaria
Nandaro, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Sitting at the foothills of the Santa Ana mountains, the small master-planned community of Rancho Santa Margarita has a population of around 49,000. It is a haven for nature enthusiasts with its many canyons, hiking trails, and beautiful parks. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA
- Moorpark
Noahfgodard, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Formerly inhabited by the Chumash people, the peaceful town of Moorpark was founded in 1900. It now has a population of just over 36,000 and is spread out in the Santa Clara River area between the mountains and the coast. Moorpark, CA 93021, USA
- Aliso Viejo
City of Aliso Viejo - Local Government/Facebook Forbes called the community of Aliso Viejo one of America’s Top 25 Towns to Live Well. It is known for its excellent schools, shopping, dining, hotels, and entertainment. Aliso Viejo, CA, USA
- Yorba Linda
City of Yorba Linda Yorba Linda has a population of over 68,000 and is known for being a residential community with homes on large lots, as well as its focus on equestrian activities. Yorba Linda, CA, USA
- Laguna Niguel
City of Laguna Niguel Anyone wanting a true suburban feel would do well to consider Laguna Niguel, where most residents own their own homes, schools are highly rated, and parks and coffee houses are plentiful. Laguna Niguel, CA, USA
- Poway
Jessica B/TripAdvisor Just north of San Diego, Poway has been called “The City in the Country” and definitely encourages settling down. This family-oriented city has a strong sense of community that earns high praise from its residents. Poway, CA, USA
- Mission Viejo
Nandaro, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Mission Viejo is a master-planned community with a population of almost 100,000, and there is plenty to do here, but that doesn’t take away from its suburban vibe. Residents and visitors enjoy the city’s many restaurants, parks, cultural attractions, golf courses, and outdoor activities at Lake Mission Viejo. Mission Viejo, CA, USA
- Rancho Palos Verdes
Cedward Brice, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons This coastal city sits on a peninsula in Los Angeles County and has a reputation as one of the richest communities in the country. Rancho Palos Verdes is known for its stunning bluff-top views of the Pacific Ocean on one side and Los Angeles on the other. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA
- Thousand Oaks
CameronK23, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Thousand Oaks is the second largest city in Ventura County and prides itself on some of the best schools in the area, as well as its Civic Arts Plaza which features renowned performances, musicals, ballets, concerts, and children’s shows. Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
- Murrieta
C12435768999, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The city of Murrieta is known for its picturesque landscapes, due to its many grape vineyards, the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, and other parks that dot the area, not to mention the dramatic mountain views from the city. Murrieta, CA, USA
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Nandaro, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Sitting at the foothills of the Santa Ana mountains, the small master-planned community of Rancho Santa Margarita has a population of around 49,000. It is a haven for nature enthusiasts with its many canyons, hiking trails, and beautiful parks.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA
Noahfgodard, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Formerly inhabited by the Chumash people, the peaceful town of Moorpark was founded in 1900. It now has a population of just over 36,000 and is spread out in the Santa Clara River area between the mountains and the coast.
Moorpark, CA 93021, USA
City of Aliso Viejo - Local Government/Facebook
Forbes called the community of Aliso Viejo one of America’s Top 25 Towns to Live Well. It is known for its excellent schools, shopping, dining, hotels, and entertainment.
Aliso Viejo, CA, USA
City of Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda has a population of over 68,000 and is known for being a residential community with homes on large lots, as well as its focus on equestrian activities.
Yorba Linda, CA, USA
City of Laguna Niguel
Anyone wanting a true suburban feel would do well to consider Laguna Niguel, where most residents own their own homes, schools are highly rated, and parks and coffee houses are plentiful.
Laguna Niguel, CA, USA
Jessica B/TripAdvisor
Just north of San Diego, Poway has been called “The City in the Country” and definitely encourages settling down. This family-oriented city has a strong sense of community that earns high praise from its residents.
Poway, CA, USA
Nandaro, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Mission Viejo is a master-planned community with a population of almost 100,000, and there is plenty to do here, but that doesn’t take away from its suburban vibe. Residents and visitors enjoy the city’s many restaurants, parks, cultural attractions, golf courses, and outdoor activities at Lake Mission Viejo.
Mission Viejo, CA, USA
Cedward Brice, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
This coastal city sits on a peninsula in Los Angeles County and has a reputation as one of the richest communities in the country. Rancho Palos Verdes is known for its stunning bluff-top views of the Pacific Ocean on one side and Los Angeles on the other.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA
CameronK23, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Thousand Oaks is the second largest city in Ventura County and prides itself on some of the best schools in the area, as well as its Civic Arts Plaza which features renowned performances, musicals, ballets, concerts, and children’s shows.
Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
C12435768999, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The city of Murrieta is known for its picturesque landscapes, due to its many grape vineyards, the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, and other parks that dot the area, not to mention the dramatic mountain views from the city.
Murrieta, CA, USA
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