Aliso Viejo is a master-planned community located just a few miles from the ocean, just west of Laguna Hills and Laguna Niguel . A new city, Aliso Viejo is very popular because of all of the parks, entertainment and activities for families to enjoy.

With a mix of home styles and sizes, Aliso Viejo offers numerous options for home buyers. Because development in the area began in 1982, most neighborhoods are modern, with stylish fixtures and well-maintained gardens and landscaping, in close proximity to parks and community services. The Aliso Viejo Community Association (the local home owners association) manages parks, greenbelts, planning issues, as well as sponsors events such as egg hunts, outdoor concerts and Fourth of July festivities.

Children attend schools in the Capistrano, Saddleback, and the Beach areas school districts (three of the highest scoring districts in the county). In 2000, two schools won National Blue Ribbons for Excellence: Aliso Viejo Middle School (which provides a homework club with faculty tutors and encourages team approach to help students learn more) and Aliso Niguel High School (which uses the latest fiber-optic technology and has a media center).

An active community, residents of Aliso Viejo have ambitious plans to increase the amount of recreation, parks and amenities for residents. Open spaces are protected and a country atmosphere surrounds the neighborhoods. Currently, about 800 acres of land have been dedicated for community parks (of which there are 22), schools, recreation and community facilities. About 2,600 more acres are planned for regional parks.

For recreational activities, beach enthusiasts will find the ocean only a few minutes away. Little League, a soccer league, gymnastics, ballet and music programs, are offered, and there is an ice skating and hockey rink, batting cages and a library which opened in 1997. In 1999, a 27-hole public golf course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, opened. The town center offers shops, movies, and a Barnes and Noble bookstore.