Mission Viejo: Orange County’s Final Frontier

Mission Viejo: Orange County’s Final Frontier
Lake Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, Calif., on July 22, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
|Updated:

Known for its tree-lined streets and Spanish mission-style architecture, the city of Mission Viejo—located in the Saddleback Valley east of Laguna Beach—is the largest master-planned neighborhood in California.

Though Mission Viejo can trace its origins back to the 19th century, it is relatively young, becoming incorporated just 34 years ago.

Micaela Ricaforte
Micaela Ricaforte
Author
Micaela Ricaforte covers education in Southern California for The Epoch Times. In addition to writing, she is passionate about music, books, and coffee.
Related Topics