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Discover Rancho Santa Margarita

12 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
80/100

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

28301 Santiago Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678, United States

A large park with diverse landscapes, including red rock formations and hiking trails, perfect for capturing nature and wildlife photography.

LANDSCAPENATURE
Portola Expedition Trail
70/100

Portola Expedition Trail

Portola Expedition Trail, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, United States

A scenic trail with historical significance, offering opportunities for capturing natural landscapes and wildlife.

LANDSCAPEHISTORICAL
Harding Falls Trail
70/100

Harding Falls Trail

Silverado Drive, Trabuco Canyon, California 92679, United States

This trail provides a scenic descent into a canyon and offers opportunities to capture landscapes and water features. It's a bit more challenging but rewarding for photographers.

LANDSCAPEWATERSCAPE
Trabuco Creek
65/100

Trabuco Creek

Trabuco Creek near Trabuco Canyon, Orange County, California, United States

A scenic waterway with opportunities for capturing natural landscapes and wildlife along its banks.

LANDSCAPEWILDLIFE
Dove Canyon Courtyard
65/100

Dove Canyon Courtyard

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A serene location with beautiful gardens and tranquil water features, perfect for capturing romantic or family portraits.

NATUREARCHITECTURE
Bell Tower Regional Community Center
60/100

Bell Tower Regional Community Center

22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688, United States

This community center offers a picturesque backdrop with its bell tower and surrounding park, ideal for portraits and family photography.

ARCHITECTURENATURE
Whiting Ranch Creek
60/100

Whiting Ranch Creek

26701 Portola Pkwy, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679, United States

This creek offers seasonally varying water flows and is surrounded by oak woodlands, making it suitable for nature and landscape photography.

NATURELANDSCAPE
RSM Flowers Flowerfield
55/100

RSM Flowers Flowerfield

RSM Flowers Flowerfield, Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States

A vibrant field with various flowers, perfect for capturing colorful nature photography.

NATURE
Town Green Ladera Ranch
55/100

Town Green Ladera Ranch

Town Green, Ladera Ranch, California, United States

A vibrant community space with a mix of greenery and modern architecture, ideal for family portraits and street photography.

NATURESTREET
Pooch Pool (Dogs Only)
50/100

Pooch Pool (Dogs Only)

Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States

A unique pool dedicated to dogs, offering opportunities for fun and playful pet photography.

EVENTS
Private Pickleball Courts
45/100

Private Pickleball Courts

Private Pickleball Courts, Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States

A venue offering a unique sports setting, suitable for capturing action and sports photography.

EVENTSSTREET
Pickle Ball and Tennis Court
40/100

Pickle Ball and Tennis Court

Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States

A venue offering a lively atmosphere with sports activities, ideal for action photography.

STREETEVENTS