Here is some basic info on Ladera Ranch 

Ladera Ranch is a master planned community bounded by rancho mission viejo  convienntly only 5 miles from the beach. Ladera Ranch can be accessed off of the Ortega Highway and Antonio Parkway which backs up to the California National Forest. Ladera Ranch is bordered by the communities of Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Aliso Viejo. The John Wayne Airport is approx 15 minutes, LAX is approx 45 minutes away. San Diego is a commute of approx 40 minutes. 

I have lived in the community for over 5 years and we love the especially because the area is very family oriented with lots of events such as the taste of ladera http://www.tasteofladera.com/.

Links for the community include

http://www.laderalife.com/ 

http://www.capousd.org/schools/chpes.htm

http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=239