HomeCaliforniaLake Forest

Lake Forest, California

Located in Orange County, California, Lake Forest was established in 1991. Lake Forest was originally known as El Toro before incorporating in 1991. One of the safest cities in Orange County.
Founded 1991 | Population 84,930 | Peak 84,930 (2024) | County Orange County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Lake Forest, California

undefined
1991Founded: Lake Forest was founded with Spanish colonial roots in Orange County.
undefined
1991Incorporated: Formerly El Toro area of OC.
undefined
2000Master-Planned Community: Safe affluent OC suburb.
undefined
2001Rapid Development: Lake Forest experienced major residential and commercial development.
🧠
How Well Do You Know Lake Forest?
5 questions • 2 minutes
Take the Quiz →

Latest News in Lake Forest

News articles will appear here as they're published.

Complete Historical Timeline

1991 Culture
Founded
1991 Government
Incorporated
2000 Business
Master-Planned Community
2001 Culture
Rapid Development

Did You Know?

1
Lake Forest was originally known as El Toro before incorporating in 1991.
2
One of the safest cities in Orange County.
3
The former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro was nearby.
4
Lake Forest has a population of approximately 84,930.
See something that needs correcting?
We take accuracy seriously. Help us keep Lake Forest's history right.