Laguna Niguel in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The City Seal

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 25, 2024

1. The City Seal Marker

Inscription. On December 1, 1989, Laguna Niguel became the 29th city in Orange County. The City was incorporated as the result of an election in which more than 89% of the voters cast their ballots in favor of "Measure O", creating the new City of Laguna Niguel.

Laguna Niguel is known for its civic pride and spirit of volunteerism. City founders credit the grass roots volunteer efforts of early residents for the overwhelming support of cityhood.

The City Seal was designed shortly following incorporation and tells the story of the rich history of Laguna Niguel, from its pre-historic beginnings, to the modern and vibrant family-oriented community of the present.

The First City Council
December 1, 1989

Patricia C. Bates, Mayor
James F. Krembas, Ed.D., Mayor Pro Tem
Paul M. Christiansen, Council Member
Larry A. Porter, Council Member
Thomas W. Wilson, Council Member

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is December 1, 1989.

Location. 33° 31.436′ N, 117° 42.973′ W. Marker is in Laguna Niguel, California, in Orange County. It is on Crown Valley Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel CA 92677, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rancho Niguel (here, next to this marker); Laguna Niguel Today (a few steps from this marker); The City Seal: Pre-Historic Past (a few steps from this marker); Sea Country (a few steps from this marker); Native American Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); Dana Point (approx. 2.7 miles away); Indigenous People of San Juan Capistrano (approx. 2.8 miles away); Historic Moss Point (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laguna Niguel.

More about this marker. The marker is located on the west side of city hall.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 25, 2024

2. The City Seal Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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