Top Things to Do in Mission Viejo, CA: The Ultimate Guide (2024)

Oct 16

Mission Viejo At-A-Glance

    Population
    92,449
  
    Area
    18.03 mi²
  
    Best known for
    Being one of the largest master-planned communities in the country
  
    Character
    Suburban, clean, safe

Population	92,449
Area	18.03 mi²
Best known for	Being one of the largest master-planned communities in the country
Character	Suburban, clean, safe

Mission Viejo is a large suburb in south Orange County. The two biggest attractions are Lake Mission Viejo and The Shops at Mission Viejo.

Lake Mission Viejo

Lake Mission Viejo is one of the largest manmade lakes in California. Beach and picnic areas are only for members of the Lake Mission Viejo Association HOA and their guests, but there is a 3.1 mile sidewalk loop around the lake that’s open to the public.