Getting to the Heart of Mission Viejo

The Heart of Mission Viejo sculpture

The 500-pound Heart of Mission Viejo sculpture was supposed to overlook the Lake Mission Viejo. Here’s why the city ultimately found it a new home.

The 2026 Mission Viejo Parade in 120 Seconds

A float in the 2026 Mission Viejo Parade celebrating 250 years of the American story.

It was hot. It was humid. But that didn’t stop thousands of residents and visitors from turning out for Mission Viejo’s annual 4th of July Street Faire, where the city celebrated both Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the American story.

Stitch Your Way into Mission Viejo History

You don’t have to be an accomplished quilter or sewist to participate in Mission Viejo Library’s Community Quilt project celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

View from the Top

A 360° view of Mission Viejo from the city’s highest point, on the Canaveras Ridge Walk Trail