Cool Zones
The Cool Zone program is an established network of free, air-conditioned settings (such as libraries or community centers) across San Diego County that allow respite for older adults, persons with disabilities, or anyone looking to escape the extreme heat during the summer. Cool Zones are a way for residents to lower individual utility usage and help conserve energy for the whole community.
The Cool Zone program was launched out of concern for seniors, persons with disabilities, and those with health concerns that could be complicated by the effects of heat.
In partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), the Cool Zone program is managed by the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency.
Additionally, people in San Diego County unable to get to a Cool Zone location without transportation assistance, such as older adults, people with disabilities, or people who are homebound, can call 2-1-1 to be connected to a transportation or rideshare service at no cost.
Cool Zone Open Dates
Cool Zones are open effective June 1 to October 31, 2023.
Enter your address or zip code to find the nearest Cool Zone site. When the Polar Bear icons appear click on the one closest to your marker for the location address.
Orange County Cooling Centers
| City/ Jurisdiction |
Facility Name |
Address |
Phone Number |
Hours |
ADA Accessible |
Back up Generator |
Animals Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dana Point/OCCR |
Dana Point Library |
33841 Niguel Road Dana Point, CA 92629-4010 |
949-496-5517 |
Mon-Thu: 10am-7pm |
Yes |
No |
Service Animals Only |
|
Laguna Hills/OCCR |
Laguna Hills Library |
25555 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653-5341 |
949-707-2699 |
Sun: 9am-5pm |
Yes |
No |
Service Animals Only |
|
Mission Viejo |
Maguerite Tennis Center |
23840 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 |
949-855-6854 |
Hours vary, call for information |
Yes |
No |
Service Animals Only |
|
Mission Viejo |
Mission Viejo Public Library |
100 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691 |
949-830-7100 |
Hours vary, call for information |
Yes |
No |
Service Animals Only |
|
Mission Viejo |
Norman P. Murray Senior Center |
24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 |
949-470-3062 |
Hours vary, call for information |
Yes |
No |
Service Animals Only |
|
San Clemente/OCCR |
San Clemente Library |
242 Avenida Del Mar San Clemente, CA 92672-4005 |
949-492-3493 |
Sun: 9am-5pm |
Yes |
No |
Service Animals Only |
|
San Juan Capistrano |
San Juan Capistrano Community Center |
25925 Camino Del Avion San Juan Capistrano, Ca 92675 |
949-493-5911 |
Mon-Th 7:30-5:30pm Fri: 7:30-4:30pm |
Yes |
Yes |
Service Animals Only |
|
San Juan Capistrano/OCCR |
San Juan Capistrano Library |
31495 El Camino Real San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2600 |
949-493-1752 |
Currently Closed for Tenant Improvements |
No automatic doors |
No |
Service Animals Only |