At a Glance
Top of the World Facts
- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Elevation
- About 1,000 feet
- Parks
- Alta Laguna Park, trails into Aliso and Wood Canyons
- School district
- Laguna Beach Unified
About Top of the World
Top of the World is the ridge-top neighborhood of Laguna Beach, about 1,000 feet above sea level. Homes here look out over the ocean and Catalina Island on one side and inland to Saddleback Mountain on the other, and the neighborhood is cooler and breezier than the coast below.
Housing Stock
Nearly all homes are single-family houses, many stepping down the slope with decks and large windows to make the most of the view. The neighborhood developed over several decades, so original homes sit beside renovated and newly built ones. Ocean view width and position on the ridge drive price.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Alta Laguna Park is the main trailhead into Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, and the Top of the World lookout has some of the widest views in Orange County. Top of the World Elementary is in the neighborhood, and the beaches and downtown are a drive down the hill. Top of the World is in the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Ocean-View Ridge
Homes facing the coast and Catalina, the top of the market.
Inland and Canyon Views
Homes facing Saddleback and the canyons, at a lower entry point.
Near Alta Laguna Park
Streets close to the park and trailheads.
What Sets the Market Apart
- View direction matters: ocean-facing homes trade well above canyon- and inland-facing ones.
- Living on the ridge means more wind and greater wildfire exposure; insurance and defensible space are part of due diligence.
- Getting to the beach and downtown is a drive down the hill, the tradeoff for the views and space.
Questions
Top of the World FAQ
How high is Top of the World in Laguna Beach?
About 1,000 feet above sea level, with views of the ocean, Catalina Island and Saddleback Mountain.
What parks are in Top of the World?
Alta Laguna Park is the neighborhood's park and the main trailhead into Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.
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