Signal Peak (Orange County, California)

For other mountains by this name, see List of peaks named Signal.

Signal Peak is the highest point in the San Joaquin Hills area of Orange County, California, United States. Its elevation is 1,168 ft (356 m). The peak is visible over the southern horizon from most of northern Orange County, and from far-southern Los Angeles County. Signal Peak overlooks the University of California, Irvine, to the north and Crystal Cove State Park to the south and southeast. It is the first and highest peak that one encounters traveling southbound on State Route 73. It is a major two-way radio site for Orange County.

Signal Peak
Signal Peak visible from Temple Hill over Laguna Canyon
Highest point
Elevation	1,168 ft (356 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence	794 ft (242 m)[2]
Coordinates	33°36′22″N 117°48′43″W[1]
Geography
Signal Peak Location in California
Location	Orange County, California, U.S.
Parent range	San Joaquin Hills
Topo map	USGS Laguna Beach

Signal Peak also serves as a visual reporting checkpoint for incoming private aircraft from the south, inbound to land at John Wayne Airport.