Mission Viejo is one of the “best cities to live in” and has the second best shopping mall in the county, according to the 13th Annual Best of Orange County.
Readers across the county picked their favorites for the Orange County Register’s annual publication that was recently released.
Mission Viejo, which is continually ranked among the safest cities in the United States, was ranked third in Orange County as the “best city to live in” following Irvine and Huntington Beach.
The City is known for its picturesque tree-lined neighborhoods, receiving 11 years of recognition from the National Arbor Day Foundation as a “Tree City USA.” The city is a leader on the environmental front for its water conservation efforts, recycling programs, services, public education and community-building events such as an annual Green Expo, planting activities and much more. This year, Mission Viejo was one of only two Orange County cities to be rated as a “best” water saver by the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter. With more than 1,100 acres of open space and parks and a central Oso Creek Trail, Mission Viejo is a walkable community that promotes health and fitness for people of all ages. The city’s parks include premier sports complexes, recreation centers with pools, tennis courts and other amenities, and the city is home to the internationally-renowned Mission Viejo Nadadores.
Mission Viejo is “family-friendly” and has “multi-generational neighborhoods; pride of ownership; and good shopping,” resident Barbara Beier told the Register.
The City’s main shopping center, The Shops at Mission Viejo, was voted as the second best shopping mall in Orange County, just behind South Coast Plaza.
“The Shops at Mission Viejo is a unique shopping center because we not only offer a great selection of upscale as well as popular stores, we also focus on the needs and well-being of our shoppers by offering two lullaby lounges, maternity parking, a kids play area and family-friendly stores and restaurants in a pleasant environment,” Patsy Sanquist, area director of marketing and business development, told the Register.
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