Aliso Viejo California Map

About Aliso Viejo, California

Aliso Viejo is a locality in Orange County, California, United States. It has a population of 51,113. The population density is 2861.1 people per km². Aliso Viejo is located at 33.5650°N, 117.7271°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92656.

Aliso Viejo rests in the gentle folds of Orange County, a landscape sculpted by the persistent sculpting of sun and wind. It lies 3.1 miles north-north-west of Laguna Niguel, CA (from Laguna Niguel, CA: bearing 339°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south-west of Mission Viejo. Rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens and golds of chaparral, define its immediate surroundings, a low-slung terrain that hints at the broader coastal mountain range further inland. The air here, particularly as the sun dips towards the Pacific, carries a dry, clean scent, a subtle perfume of sage and eucalyptus that clings to the warmth of the day. Streets, wide and neatly laid, curve with a deliberate grace, flanked by stucco homes with terracotta roofs, their facades catching the late afternoon light in soft, ochre hues. The sky above, a vast canvas of shifting blues, often displays wisps of cloud that drift with an almost stately pace, mirroring the unhurried rhythm of life in this corner of Southern California. The story of Aliso Viejo is one of deliberate creation, a master-planned community that rose from the fertile soil once dedicated to agriculture. Its history is intertwined with the legacy of ranches and citrus groves, a more pastoral past now overlaid with modern planning and a burgeoning economy. This locality has become a hub for technology and business, drawing companies that value its strategic location and the skilled workforce it cultivates, a far cry from the agricultural endeavors that once dominated the land. The presence of higher education institutions contributes to a youthful vibrancy, a constant influx of new ideas and aspirations. While distinct landmarks are few, the very character of Aliso Viejo lies in its meticulously curated environment, its commitment to green spaces and well-maintained public areas, a testament to a vision of organized, comfortable living.

About This Aliso Viejo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Aliso Viejo, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.565038, -117.727116. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Aliso Viejo and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Aliso Viejo includes the ZIP code (92656), telephone area code (949), county seat of Orange County (Santa Ana), and school district assignment (Capistrano Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Aliso Viejo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.