Our story began over 140 years ago
What started as a dream shared by two entrepreneurs grew into the largest Ranch in Orange County. And later, the most unique community of…
Our land makes us who we are
Life on a historic cattle ranch comes with some exceptional elements to discover. It’s a major part of our story that we’re proud to have…
A new idea of what community can be
With a historic cattle ranch, a nature reserve and a home community all within the same expanse of land, the goal has always been to share…
Preserving what’s important
A 20,868-acre wonderland is waiting for you to discover. Savor the natural world that surrounds the community, with a variety of…
Our History
In 1882, two Irish immigrants, who in 1850 had arrived in San Francisco, purchased the more than 210,000 acres of Rancho Santa Margarita…
Our History
In 1907, James Flood and Richard O’Neill became partners of an already great working ranch that later became known as Rancho Mission…
What sets Rancho Mission Viejo uniquely apart in an awe-inspiring way is the land. And it has since day one.
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