Laguna Hills / South Orange County
A working brief on where grocery-anchored retail space actually fits in Laguna Hills — corridor patterns, centers worth touring, and what to diligence before signing.
Population
30,740
Median HHI
$127,676
Median age
41.7
Homeownership
70%
Primary retail corridors
Alicia Parkway · El Toro Road · La Paz Road · Paseo de Valencia · Moulton Parkway
Specific shopping centers in Laguna Hills that already carry credible co-tenancy for this use. Listed in approximate order of fit.
24721–24781 Alicia Parkway
Anchors / key tenants: Amazon Fresh, Target, Marshalls, Dollar Tree, LA Fitness
Power-center pocket at Alicia/I-5 with the strongest national co-tenancy in Laguna Hills. New food tenants include Mendocino Farms, Philz Coffee, Dave's Hot Chicken, Five Guys, and Dutch Bros. The premium destination for fast-casual and beauty/wellness in the city.
24801–24881 Alicia Parkway
Anchors / key tenants: national grocery store (opening)
Repositioning around a national grocery anchor; suits service retail and food positioned around the future grocery footfall.
El Toro Road
Anchors / key tenants: redeveloping
Size: 871,000 SF
20-acre center serving the Saddleback Valley for 15+ years, currently in redevelopment for expanding retailers. Larger-format users and showroom concepts should track the redevelopment plan.