A Superb Location (back to top)

This master planned community is located in Mission Viejo in Southern Orange County's (California) beautiful Saddleback Valley, halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego. Our closest neighbors are Laguna Hills and the California Riviera coastal communities from Dana Point and Laguna Beach to Newport Beach.

The Community (back to top)

Palmia is considered to be one of the premier gate guarded private communities for seniors age 55 and over in Southern California. Developed on 211 acres of the former Rancho Mission Viejo, this community now comprises approximately 900 detached and attached homes built by several of the regions most highly regarded home builders - J.M. Peters Company, U.D.C. Homes and Brock / Ryland Homes. Palmia residents include a mix of active and retired persons from many walks of life including the professions, education, engineering, business and other pursuits.

Shopping (back to top)

Portola Plaza with a major supermarket, restaurants and a theater is within two blocks of Palmia. Laguna Hills Mall is within fifteen minutes drive and includes Sears, Macy's and J.C. Penney's. Mission Viejo Mall is also approximately fifteen minutes from Palmia. It features Nordstrom's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Robinson's / May,

Medical / Health Facilities (back to top)

Two major Hospitals are within fifteen minutes drive. Kaiser has a clinic in Mission Viejo. Secure Horizons is close by. Bristol Park Medical Group, which provides services for many popular health plans also has local facilities.

Churches (back to top)

Numerous worship centers representing many faiths are located in Mission Viejo and neighboring communities.

Security (back to top)

Entrance to Palmia is through two staffed security gates only. Additionally, mobile units patrol the community 24 hours a day.