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Beautifully located. Secluded, yet accessible. Rancho Santa Margarita's setting is a gift of God. For the town sits amidst the beauty of a vast valley of viewlands. 5,600-foot Saddleback Mountain and the sprawling range of the Santa Ana Mountains. The woodlands of the Cleveland National Forest and rolling hills of Coto de Caza. O'Neill Regional Park and Trabuco Creek.
The arroyos and laderas of historic Rancho Mission Viejo. Land with an everpresent sense of size and grandeur.

Yet in location just 8 miles from Interstate 5 and within a very short distance of the 241 Tollroad. In Orange county, one of the nation's most buoyant economies; within access of lively business and commercial centers like Newport Beach and Irvine Spectrum. And of the many cultural, civic and retail facilities throughout the region.
From the town's very beginning, its designers invested its basic plan with a unique "village feel." By devoting over 2,500 acres to parks, plazas, picnic areas, sports fields, bike lanes, jogging paths, greenbelts. Open space designed to give residents what they need to relax to exercise or to simply gather together. It is the Urban Village concept of life and community.

The Life Option

The town of Rancho Santa Margarita gives home and apartment hunters a chance at the healthiest life their housing dollar can buy. I call it the Life Life Option, because recreation was designed into Rancho Santa Margarita's basic plan from the beginning. and in a big way. Under the plan, over half of the towns 5,000 acres are devoted to open space and a network of recreational facilities which integrate residential neighborhoods. These facilities are designed to make available to residents an exceptional array of activities. Walk around the lake, or bike on some of the most majestic bike trails, or swim in the pools which are throughout the community. And around the town lies a paradise of parklands, baseball, soccer fields or tennis, basketball courts. Taken together, they comprise of marvelous conspiracy of God and man to keep Ranch Santa Margarita's residents living to the fullest.

Homes for People in All Stages of Life

Housing in Rancho Santa Margarita is for people with all sorts of needs and preferences. For single people, Married people. Families. People in their youth. Their mid years. Their later years. People at vious income levels and with changing space requirements. Here are apartments for people just starting out. Smaller attached homes for first-time buyers and larger ones for people moving up. And for people with growing families, there are detached homes in a range of sizes. And homes for people whose children have left "the nest".
Rancho Santa Margarita is a town you can live in for life. Starting as low as $200,000 and going up to over $1,000,000. Home prices have always been an exceptional value for orange county real estate.

 Saturday, April 19^th, 2008, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bring your family, friends and a big appetite to this free event at Civic Plaza.  Tickets for the delectable tastes will be sold for $1.  Each restaurant booth will have a sampling of their menu available for your enjoyment ranging from $2 - $8.

The Rotary Club of Coto de Caza/Rancho Santa Margarita will host a Beer and Wine Garden at the event.  Try a new vintage or enjoy an old favorite as you mingle with friends and neighbors.

In between tastings, event goers will also enjoy the Go GREEN Expo.  This educational showcase will allow attendees to learn about the products and services offered locally that promote a greener lifestyle.  Join in the fun and get a jump on celebrating Earth Day 2008.  Taking care of the earth is not just a responsibility – it is a privilege. 

The fun continues at 8:00 p.m. with the After Taste – an after party hosted by the Rotary Club at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center.  The William Lyon Homes Ballroom will be rockin’ to the sounds of a Disco Band and restaurants will continue to serve their specialty dishes.  For ticket information visit www.rotarydelsol.com.

This event presents a wonderful opportunity for Rancho Santa Margarita residents and those of neighboring cities to gather and celebrate our vibrant community.

Taste of Rancho Sponsorship Opportunities

Taste of Rancho Event Flyer

Food Vendor Participant Application Form

Go GREEN Expo Participation Application Form

After Taste Flyer

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