Casta del Sol is an age-restricted community located in Mission Viejo, California. This gated community offers a unique blend of urban living in a serene, natural environment, making it an ideal destination for retirees. With nearly 300 days of sunshine and temperatures ranging from 60 to 85 degrees, residents can enjoy the best of Southern California's climate. The community features two stunning recreation centers for residents to enjoy. Recreation Center One offers indoor and outdoor amenities such as meeting rooms, a library, arts and crafts rooms, a gym, shuffleboard, an outdoor pool, and a spa. Recreation Center Two provides even more amenities including meeting rooms, handball courts, tennis courts, a pickleball court, a pitching range, walking paths, and garden plots. Additionally, residents have access to the 18-hole Casta del Sol golf course, with discounts for those 60 and older on select weekdays.
Casta del Sol was developed between 1972 and 1987 specifically for active adults aged 55 and older. The community consists of almost 2,000 residences, mostly single-family detached homes with two or three bedrooms and one- or two-car garages. Some residences are attached by the garages, and some offer two stories with an extra loft or third bedroom and bathroom upstairs. Homeowners in Casta del Sol enjoy association dues that cover maintenance of greenbelt areas, security patrol, gate guards, exterior painting every six years, and trash pickup. The community is beautifully landscaped with mature trees and offers residents access to Lake Mission Viejo for boating and fishing activities.
Casta del Sol provides a vibrant community atmosphere with dozens of clubs and activities for residents to participate in. From aerobics clubs to bocce ball groups, from quilters clubs to political clubs, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Residents can also take advantage of the convenient location of Casta del Sol, with easy access to Interstate 5 and 405, as well as being only 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean. With its picturesque surroundings, abundant amenities, and active social scene, Casta del Sol offers a fulfilling lifestyle for retirees in Southern California.