Welcome To My Aliso Viejo Information Page

Aliso Viejo became Orange County’s 34th city on July 1, 2001, the only city in the county to incorporate since 2000.  The current population is approximately 41,500 residents living in an area 6.9 square miles in size.

Aliso Viejo was originally part of the 22,000 acre Moulton Ranch.  The Moulton family took title to the land in the 1890’s which was originally granted to Juan Avila by the Mexican government in 1842.  Mission Viejo Company purchased the last 6,600 acres for a new planned community that is now part of the City of Aliso Viejo.  The first residential units were offered in March of 1982 and the first residents arrived in November of the same year.

With gently sloping coastal hills and valley terrain boasting picturesque vistas of the Saddleback Mountains, beautiful canyons, rock formations, pristine parks and city lights, it’s no wonder that Aliso Viejo has had the highest population growth of any city in Orange County over the last 10 years.  The city offers a multitude of amenities that mirror its motto of “Live, Work, Learn, Shop and Play” and its city slogan: “Aliso Viejo – Experience It All”.   Aliso Viejo is well known as a strong and lively community designed to meet the growing needs of individuals, families, professionals and enterprising businesses.  

Aliso Viejo was planned and created to make it possible to live, work and play in the same community.  Residents can live full lives in their “own” neighborhoods and not have to travel from one place to another for work, relaxation or family activities, all the essential elements are close by.  An abundance of parks and trails, cultural and recreational activities and numerous youth sports programs further enhance the quality of life for a community with a vision to ensure long-term viability.  The public Aliso Viejo Golf Club offers a challenging 27 hole course for the golfing enthusiast.

Easy access to the San Joaquin Hills Toll Road (73) provides direct routes to John Wayne airport, Newport Beach’s Fashion Island, Costa Mesa’s South Coast Plaza and major industries of the nearby 47 square mile City of Irvine which is the nation’s largest planned urban community. 

Most all of the single family homes within the city were built by large well known national home builders.  There is a wide variety of residences available from 1-bedroom condominiums to large single family homes located within gated communities.  The city offers unique architectural designs and a wide array of home exteriors.  Many of the individual neighborhoods have their own “pocket parks” and greenbelt areas and there is an extensive recreational program that is offered by the Aliso Viejo Community Association (AVCA).

The city is served by the Capistrano Unified School District.  For more information and direct school links please click Aliso Viejo School Info on the blue sub-navigational sidebar above.