Samlarc Neighborhood Guide Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
About
SAMLARC, or the Rancho Santa Margarita Landscape and Recreation Corporation, is a master-planned community located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This picturesque neighborhood is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, offering breathtaking views and easy access to outdoor activities. It boasts peaceful residential streets that meet at the bustling Antonio Parkway and Dove Canyon Drive. Nearby, residents can enjoy shopping and dining at the Mercado Del Lago Shopping Center or explore the neighboring Trabuco Canyon.
What You Will Love About SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
- SAMLARC is known for its stunning surroundings, with serene lakes, hiking trails, and parks perfect for families, sports enthusiasts, and nature lovers.
- The community possesses a strong communal spirit with regular neighborhood events and activities.
- You'll appreciate the high-quality education provided by acclaimed schools in the area.
- The neighborhood is home to a diverse selection of restaurants and shops, making daily life convenient and enjoyable.
What’s Nearby
SAMLARC is just a stone's throw away from the expansive O'Neill Regional Park, a haven for hikers, picnickers, and campers. Its location in Rancho Santa Margarita offers easy access to major roads like the Foothill Transportation Corridor, making commute and travel convenient. The neighborhood is also close to the Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center, offering a variety of shopping and dining options.
Lifestyle
Life in SAMLARC is blended with outdoor adventures, community engagement, and high-quality amenities. Residents enjoy an active lifestyle facilitated by various sports courts, parks, and trails, while the local shopping centers and dining options provide a taste of urban convenience amidst the scenic setting. The neighborhood exudes a close-knit community vibe, owing to the various events and traditions celebrated together.
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Rental Trends in Samlarc
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $2397 | $2412 | $2463 | $2520 | $2455 | $2565 | $2660 | $2539 | $2440 | $2328 | $2360 | $2458 | $2414 |
| $2855 | $2790 | $2905 | $2875 | $2825 | $2898 | $2977 | $2943 | $2984 | $2917 | $3013 | $3052 | $3057 |
| $3843 | $3812 | $3780 | $3752 | $3700 | $3945 | $3961 | $3794 | $3731 | $3691 | $3830 | $3762 | $3834 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 162 restaurants, 16 grocery stores, and 33 parks within a mile of the SAMLARC neighborhood.
El Fenix Ranch MarketsRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
29941 Aventura
Blue CaliforniaRetail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.3 miles
30111 Tomas
- Target
Retail, Big Box Store
•0.7 miles
30602 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- Cool Capp
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
23121 Antonio Pkwy
- Grandis Titanium
Business and Professional Services, Metals Supplier, Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.8 miles
29752 Avenida De Las Bandera
- Trader Joe's
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
30652 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- Edible Arrangements
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Gift Store
•0.1 miles
29881 Aventura
- El Fenix Ranch Markets
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
29941 Aventura
- Cool Capp
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
23121 Antonio Pkwy
- Trader Joe's
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
30652 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- BevMo!
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•1.0 mile
22372 El Paseo
- Pavilions
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
22451 Antonio Pkwy
Grabbagreen Food + JuiceDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant, Salad Restaurant
•0.1 miles
29880 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- Cotti Foods
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
29889 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- KFC
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Fried Chicken Joint, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.1 miles
29840 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- Wingstreet
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, Pizzeria, Wings Joint
•0.1 miles
29870 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- Celinda's
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.1 miles
29870 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- John's Incredible Pizza Company
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.1 miles
22342 Avenida Empresa
- ampm
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.1 miles
29880 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- Grooming With Love
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.1 miles
29851 Aventura
- Meds Rx Compounding Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.1 miles
29851 Aventura
- A Small World Doggie Daycare
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.2 miles
29821 Aventura
- Julie's Rancho Pet Grooming
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.2 miles
29821 Aventura
- Pet Wants South County
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.2 miles
22521 Avenida Empresa
Toy EnvyLandmarks and Outdoors, Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.1 miles
29901 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- Samlarc
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.1 miles
22342 Avenida Empresa
- Estrella Vista Park - SAMLARC
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.7 miles
29883 Plushstone
- San Clemente Pier
Arts and Entertainment, Amusement Park, Landmarks and Outdoors, Beach, Nature Preserve, Retail
•0.9 miles
601 Avenida Victoria
- Rancho Santa Margarita Central Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.9 miles
30842 La Miranda
- Central Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.9 miles
22112 El Paseo
It's Your UniverseArts and Entertainment, Psychic and Astrologer
•0.1 miles
29839 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- Bowl of Heaven
Arts and Entertainment, Bowling Alley, Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Diner, Latin American Restaurant, South American Restaurant, Brazilian Restaurant
•0.1 miles
29851 Aventura
- Rancho Art & Frame
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.2 miles
22521 Avenida Empresa
- Nuila Events
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.4 miles
30211 Avenida De Las Bandera
- Paradigm Table Games
Arts and Entertainment, Casino
•0.6 miles
30376 Esperanza
- Ovations Performing Arts Conservatory
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.6 miles
30346 Esperanza
PiTstopsBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•29803 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- ARCO
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.1 miles
29880 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- Butterfly Therapies
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.1 miles
29863 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- The Personal Experience Haircuts By Rick
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
29839 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- Got Nails
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.1 miles
29881 Aventura
- Johns Barber Lounge
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.1 miles
29851 Aventura
Toy EnvyLandmarks and Outdoors, Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.1 miles
29901 Santa Margarita Pkwy
9RoundSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Boxing Gym
•0.1 miles
29851 Aventura
- GC Cyclery
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.1 miles
29851 Aventura
- Mercadel Basketball
Sports and Recreation, Sports Club
•0.2 miles
29961 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- Gracie Barra Rancho Santa Margarita Jiu-Jitsu
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.2 miles
29911 Aventura
- GOLFTEC
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Golf Store
•0.2 miles
29821 Aventura
Daily's Sports GrillDining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
29881 Aventura
- Laguna Beach Beer Company
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
29851 Aventura
- Great American Craft Spirits
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
29911 Aventura
- Vinovia Wine Group
Dining and Drinking, Winery
•0.4 miles
30211 Avenida De Las Bandera
- Pinot's Palette
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.9 miles
22235 El Paseo
- Tapas & Beer
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant
•0.9 miles
22307 El Paseo
KinderCare Learning CenterCommunity and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.3 miles
30062 Santa Margarita Pkwy
- LiMai Montessori Academy
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.4 miles
30075 Comercio
- Stepping Stones Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
30605 Avenida De Las Flores
- Kids Kingdom Preschool - Calvary Chapel
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
30615 Avenida De Las Flores
- Saddleback Children's Center
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.6 miles
30322 Via Con Dios
- Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
30722 Richard Reese Way
- Fire Department- Station 45
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.3 miles
30131 Aventura
- LineGear Fire & Rescue Equipment
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.8 miles
23121 Antonio Pkwy
Urgent Care3DHealth and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•0.9 miles
22032 El Paseo
- West Dermatology Rancho Santa Margarita
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.9 miles
22032 El Paseo
- Marque Urgent Care
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•1.0 mile
22461 Antonio Pkwy
- Orange County Fire Authority Station 31
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.6 miles
22426 Olympiad Rd
Samlarc Apartments and Rentals
117 Rental properties in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 12.7% | 156.3% |
| utilities | 18.8% | 3.6% |
| food | 1.8% | 13% |
| transportation | 1% | 27% |
| healthcare | 9.8% | 2.1% |
Samlarc Demographics
Samlarc Reviews
Area Has Litter
No
Say 10 of 10 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 9 of 10 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 9 of 10 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 8 of 10 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 8 of 10 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 8 of 10 renters
Samlarc Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Somewhat Bikeable
Samlarc Schools
- 9/10
Tijeras Creek Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- 9/10
Grades 6-8 • Public
- 7/10
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Private
- NRNo Rating
Mission Hills Christian School
Grades PK, K-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
- 5/10
Ralph A. Gates Elementary School
Grades K-6 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Samlarc
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho TrabucoNeighborhood in Rancho-santa-margarita, California | -- | -- |
| Rancho de los AlisosNeighborhood in Lake-forest, California | $2,227 | -- |
| Baker RanchNeighborhood in Lake-forest, California | $2,819 | 4% |
| Casta del SolNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| PalmiaNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | $2,282 | 2% |
| The VillageNeighborhood in Coto-de-caza, California | $1,850 | -- |
| Robinson RanchNeighborhood in Rancho-santa-margarita, California | -- | -- |
| Rainbow RidgeNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Canyon EstatesNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| StoneridgeNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Evergreen LakeviewNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Painted TrailsNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Cypress PointNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Hidden RidgeNeighborhood in Trabuco-canyon, California | -- | -- |
| Pacific KnollsNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho TrabucoNeighborhood in Rancho-santa-margarita, California | $5,098 | -- |
| Rancho de los AlisosNeighborhood in Lake-forest, California | $2,385 | 1% |
| Baker RanchNeighborhood in Lake-forest, California | $2,701 | 2% |
| Casta del SolNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| PalmiaNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | $2,493 | 2% |
| The VillageNeighborhood in Coto-de-caza, California | -- | -- |
| Robinson RanchNeighborhood in Rancho-santa-margarita, California | $2,615 | -- |
| Rainbow RidgeNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Canyon EstatesNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| StoneridgeNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Evergreen LakeviewNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Painted TrailsNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Cypress PointNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Hidden RidgeNeighborhood in Trabuco-canyon, California | -- | -- |
| Pacific KnollsNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho TrabucoNeighborhood in Rancho-santa-margarita, California | $3,007 | -- |
| Rancho de los AlisosNeighborhood in Lake-forest, California | $3,044 | 4% |
| Baker RanchNeighborhood in Lake-forest, California | $3,465 | 1% |
| Casta del SolNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| PalmiaNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | $3,041 | 2% |
| The VillageNeighborhood in Coto-de-caza, California | -- | -- |
| Robinson RanchNeighborhood in Rancho-santa-margarita, California | $3,215 | -- |
| Rainbow RidgeNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Canyon EstatesNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| StoneridgeNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Evergreen LakeviewNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Painted TrailsNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Cypress PointNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Hidden RidgeNeighborhood in Trabuco-canyon, California | -- | -- |
| Pacific KnollsNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho TrabucoNeighborhood in Rancho-santa-margarita, California | $3,722 | -- |
| Rancho de los AlisosNeighborhood in Lake-forest, California | $4,172 | -- |
| Baker RanchNeighborhood in Lake-forest, California | $5,095 | 4% |
| Casta del SolNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| PalmiaNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | $3,919 | 2% |
| The VillageNeighborhood in Coto-de-caza, California | -- | -- |
| Robinson RanchNeighborhood in Rancho-santa-margarita, California | -- | -- |
| Rainbow RidgeNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Canyon EstatesNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| StoneridgeNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Evergreen LakeviewNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Painted TrailsNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Cypress PointNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |
| Hidden RidgeNeighborhood in Trabuco-canyon, California | -- | -- |
| Pacific KnollsNeighborhood in Mission-viejo, California | -- | -- |