Rancho Mission Viejo | Ranch, Nature Reserve & New Home Community O.C.

Discover the freedom to flourish at Rancho Mission Viejo.

Our story starts over 130 years ago with a handshake, when your word was your bond. Rancho Mission Viejo was born out of the spirit of the west and the promise of a better life. Over a century of family ownership has taught each generation to nurture the land and take care of it, so it can take care of them. Our culture of care continues to flourish today. We are still a working ranch with livestock, orchards and a nature reserve. Our residents take pride in taking care of the land and each other. And we still value an honest handshake too. We know it can be the start of something truly special. So stay a while and have a look around. All of our photography and videos feature real residents who helped us share our story of this special place with the people who love it most.

New Village of Gavilán Ridge

Welcome to Gavilán Ridge. Our first village on The Ranch exclusively dedicated to our 55+ residents. A new haven of hilltop living tailored just for you. Coming Early 2026.

New Village Of Rienda

Announcing three new neighborhoods featuring the largest homes in the Village of Rienda coming Summer 2025 to Rancho Mission Viejo. These neighborhoods will showcase expansive homesites with select views. Residents will enjoy more room to grow, more amenities, and more opportunity than anywhere else in South Orange County.

Amenity Map

Explore The Ranch's resort-style amenities across all three Villages with our comprehensive community amenity map. From clubhouses and fitness centers to refreshing pools and expansive parks, each resident amenity has been thoughtfully designed to create a vibrant and active community for all different age groups and life stages.

Ranchlife

RanchLife brings everyone together in the best possible ways. Each of our residential villages, parks, pools, clubhouses, sports fields, community farms, schools and retail spaces share the same goal, to encourage and enrich our sense of community. We call it RanchLife.

The Land

Life here starts with the land. Not just any land, but over 20,000 acres of Southern California’s most beautiful rolling hills and oak groves. Our unique connection to nature is cherished with over 75% of The Ranch lands preserved as The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo.

News

Stay up to date on all things Rancho Mission Viejo with The Ranch Roundup. Your source for all the community news, events and happenings right here at home.

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