Neighborhoods - Community Profile

BIG CANYON

BOUNDARIES:

Big Canyon is bordered to the north by Ford Road, to the east by MacArthur Boulevard, to the south by San Joaquin Hills Road and to the west by Jamboree Road.

   

HOUSES:

434

   

STYLE:

There are three varieties of homes in the neighborhood, as well as the McLain Condominiums.

DeaneTownhomes offer five models of floorplans with golf course views. Custom home sites are all located on the golf course, while Broadmoor Homes in the inner circle feature four different floor plans, but few houses on the golf course.

   

BUILDERS:

The homes were built by either Ron Polendine or Lynn Valentine, while the Deane Broadmoor Homes were built by Broadmoor. Big Canyon was started in 1972 in an effort by the Irvine Company to build a community with a full championship golf course.

   

FEATURES:

Along with magnificent views, a top rated golf course and highly secure, gated community, Big Canyon offers a number of parks, tennis facilities and a separate country club membership.

The neighborhood is peaceful and elegant, with a mixture of new and older families. Big Canyon rarely faces the traffic congestion of other beach side communities, even during the heavy summer months.

   

SCHOOLS:

Children attend Lincoln Elementary School or Corona del Mar Junior High and High School.

   

SHOPPING:

Fashion Island and its multitude of upscale shops, hotels and restaurants is within walking distance. Other shopping may be found at Harbor View Hills Center and Rogers Gardens.