One among the largest as well as most successful Master Planned Developers in California is The Irvine Company. Since 1960, the year when comprehensive master planned communities were created, the company has built a long series of Master Planned Communities in Orange Country, California. Such communities are well known for high-test scores by students, low crime rates, recreation clubs and enormous open space. In all, these communities provide apartments and homes for about 230,000 residents. Also, these communities have offered employment to 230,000 people. Irvine Spectrum is among the employment centers located in and around theses master planned communities in California. Irvine Spectrum is located at the technology coast of Southern California. Apart from California master planned communities, the company has property investment portfolio of offices, apartment communities and research development properties in the Silicon Valley, North San Diego and Los Angeles.



The award winning Master Planned Community, The Parkway is in Folsom, California. It's just about 25 minutes travel from Sacramento downtown. Wide open space of around 200 acres, friendly neighborhoods, top schools and multi-purpose parks are a few features of The Parkway. There are shopping centers located closely to The Parkway, which is less than five minutes from the Folsom Marina and Folsom Lake. For more details, you can contact The Parkway at 916-355-1100.

Calavera Hills is another master planned community in California. If you are looking for Carlsbad homes, then you cannot afford to miss the Calavera Hills community. You can reach Carlsbad from San Diego within 20 minutes. The special thing about this community is they offer wonderful views of hills. As of 22nd April '07, there were 20 Carlsbad homes available for sale in Calavera Hills. Out of 20, 7 are attached and 13 detached. Prices of those homes range from $340,000 to $839,000. You can contact any Realtor at Carlsbad if you are really looking to purchase a home in this great community.

Bressi Ranch is another master planned community located in Carlsbad, California. This is one of the largest and newest Master Planned Communities located at the junction of Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad and El Camino Real. The difference with Bressi Ranch when comparing to other communities is, the number of retail shops located within the community. The community encompasses 8 neighborhoods of various sizes, styles and price ranges. This is suitable for buyers of different ranges. Expensive homes start from $1.8 million to $2.2 million, which includes almost all the amenities.