At the eastern edge of Sendero, The Outpost is surrounded by rolling hills and scenic vistas that offer serenity and peace of mind. Find a crystal-clear pool and spa for winding down after a long day. Or grab a game of bocce ball on the courts before heading inside for a mixology class at The Outpost bar.

The constant buzz of neighbors and friends tells you that The Canyon House is the place to gather and enjoy your Canyon Coffee latte! Either way, it’s a feeling you’ll soon fall in love with. Within The Canyon House, residents can enjoy open-air seating at The Courtyard, indoor/outdoor event amenities including a spacious activity lawn at The Studio and The Canyon House Retreat,—all surrounded by panoramic canyon views. Canyon House is also serving temporarily as the Esencia Visitor’s Center.

When you have a family-friendly swim spot like this, every day is a pool day. And because it’s located just a short walk or drive away from any Esencia neighborhood, you have the freedom to make The South Plunge an all-day retreat or just a quick escape.

Come for the recreation, stay for the relaxation at this epic community hub settled at the highest point in Esencia. Spend your weekend at the swimming pool and spa, lounging on a poolside cabana. Host a cookoff at the BBQ pit area followed by s'mores toasted around the fire pits. And top it all off with a seasonal gathering on the event lawn.

Each year, this expansive event lawn complete with covered pavilion and elevated stage hosts a variety of holiday and community celebrations. Kids can burn some energy on the play structure while parents set up a picnic lunch for an upcoming performance. And with more than enough seating, everyone is encouraged to join in the fun.

A community farm featuring row crops, planter beds, orchards, greenhouse, toolshed, a welcoming courtyard for garden and culinary workshops and demonstrations, and a place to gather with friends and neighbors to enjoy the bounty of the seasonal harvest.

A community farm featuring row crops, planter beds, orchards, greenhouse, toolshed, a welcoming courtyard for garden and culinary workshops and demonstrations, and a place to gather with friends and neighbors to enjoy the bounty of the seasonal harvest.

An oak-filled preserved canyon with scenic lookouts and multi-use hiking trails that lead to The Canyon House.

If you need a little more room to play, Sendero Field offers an ample 15-acre area with a baseball diamond, four pickleball courts, an Adventure Play Park for kids, a picnic pavilion and plenty of open grassy areas to catch all the action.

Get ready to camp where you live, because part of life on a real working ranch means unique outdoor experiences live right in your own backyard. Discover an open-air retreat outfitted with firepits for roasting s’mores and reservable tents for a night under the stars. Spend the day with the kids at the nearby casting pond, before gathering your family together for a savory BBQ dinner.

Grab a frisbee and treat your four-legged friend to an awesome outdoor play session at the off-leash South Paw Dog Park. Built to be the perfect retreat for your best friend, the park even comes complete with dog watering and washing stations.

The Esencia Sports Park is now open! This large state-of-the-art, multi-use park is complete with softball and baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, a swimming pool, pickleball and multi-use fields for all Ranch Residents to enjoy.

A state-of-the-art K-8 school within the Capistrano Unified School District.

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Make The Pavilion your new get-together spot for picnicking, playing, grilling and lively games of slow-pitch softball and soccer. Adjacent to Esencia School, The Pavilion’s tot lot and outdoor gathering space make it a great place for some after-class fun on the way home. The spacious Pavilion Field hosts awesome events and programing each month. And with 11,000 square feet of adaptable space, the multipurpose gymnasium plays host to basketball, volleyball and all sorts of social events.

In the heart of The Backyard, The Garage is a Visitor Center with an awesome twist. Not only is it a resource for Ranch information, but residents can meet up for club activities, host parties at the indoor bar and kitchenette, or spend an evening by the outdoor fire pit while the kiddos explore jungle gyms and child-sized playhouses.

A winding 5.5-acre linear park dotted with an eclectic mix of features for kids and kids-at-heart. Enjoy toasty fire pits, the DIY workshop, the Tot Lot, zip line, and playhouses for kids, The Garage Visitors Center, and The Hangout - an outdoor gathering spot complete with BBQs, picnic tables and unique chandelier trees.