Why people love visiting charming Aliso Viejo
The beaches and other outdoor surroundings create an inviting atmosphere in Aliso Viejo. Well known for its sporting events, restaurants and shopping, this romantic city won't disappoint. Whether you're planning a family vacation, friends trip or romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of vacation homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Explore Orange County from Aliso Viejo
To really taste the salt-washed surfer vibes that have put Orange County on the map, hop from the door of your Aliso Viejo vacation rental and immerse yourself in Laguna Beach. The town comes ringed by the sandy stretch known as Main Beach, where a boardwalk and buzzing cafes spill onto the beautiful shoreline. Nearby, the popular surf breaks of Thalia and the roaring expert swells of Crescent Bay are a great place to watch the wave riders, while the nearby Laguna Art Museum has over 3,000 works largely related to the cultural output of California itself.
A kaleidoscope of fun in Aliso Viejo
Get in the Zen flow of the natives of this chilled and kooky corner of Orange County by channeling your inner yogi in local meditation classes. Find your long-lost surfer dude on the waves that buffet the Californian shoreline just to the east. Go Bear Grylls in the wildernesses of the Santa Ana Mountains, where soaring peaks host waterfalls and biking trails and panoramic picnic spots and campsites. All of that and more is on the menu for families heading to pretty Aliso Viejo this year.
Aliso Viejo is for sizzling in the hills
Because Aliso Viejo vacation rentals sit up in the San Joaquin Hills, they are often bathed in cooler breezes than the coastal towns of Orange County. That means you can head here during the high summer months to enjoy the scorching beachfronts and hottest swells of the year, and still expect to get mild evenings and nights back at the pad. If that sounds just about perfect, then consider booking your trip between the months of May and September, when temperatures crank up to the 90s and days are bathed in sunshine. Thanks, California…
Aliso Viejo cascades down to the Pacific
Aliso Viejo is draped over the rising ridges of the San Joaquin Hills. It's just a stone's throw from here to where the waves of the Pacific Ocean buffet the shores of Orange County. You'll get beaches at the cliff-backed and sandy Crystal Cove State Park, and the palm-topped stretches of the Salt Creek Beach Park just a little to the south. Meanwhile, out at sea, the Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve is home to sea lions, rare coral reefs, and has beautiful sunsets emblazoned across its bays come evening.
How to get to and around Aliso Viejo
The nearest airport is in John Wayne Airport (SNA), located 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB), which is 29.6 mi (47.6 km) away.