The first residents of the area known a Rancho Santa Margarita were Shoshonean Native Americans called Acjachemen. This area was purchased in 1843 by Juan Forster who renamed it "La Victoria." Situated next to the Cleveland National Forest, Dove Canyon is one of Orange County's best kept secrets. This community has gated privacy in an intimate golf setting. Many community events are enjoyed by it's residents.

Dove Canyon is a private residential community located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. It is a small enclave of approximately 1,200 homes and 5,000 residents. Included within the guard gated entry is a Jack Nicklaus signature golf club, pool, tennis courts, a small child's park, a wide field, a shopping center, and a reservoir. The majority of its residents are upper middle class residents of Orange County, and all of the homes in Dove Canyon are single family residences. It is located in the Southeasternmost foothills of Orange County, California. Major roads include Dove Canyon/Bell Canyon and Sycamore Canyon. A horse trail starts at the waterfalls outside of the community and continues until the end of Sycamore Canyon. From there, hikers, horse riders, bikers, etc. can continue into Dove Canyon's neighbor community, Coto de Caza.

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