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Aliso Viejo became Orange County's 34th city on July 1, 2001. It was designed with the goal of making it possible to live, work and play all in the same community. Today, Aliso Viejo boasts award- winning schools, including SOKA University, a convenient location, great shopping, dining and entertainment, numerous employment centers, beautiful parks and tons of recreational activities. Aliso Viejo has not only reached their intended goal, but continues to grow and prosper.

SOKA University is an independent selective four year liberal arts college that opened in May 2001. It is founded on the Buddhist principles of peace, human rights and the sanctity of life. SOKA University has students in attendance from 18 countries and 18 states. This 103 acre campus emphasizes foreign language and culture, has a 9 to 1 student/ teacher ratio and offers a laptop computer to each entering first year student.

Aliso Viejo is also home to Aliso and Wood Canyons Park which opened to the public in 1990. This park contains 4000 acres of wilderness and natural open space along with a natural history museum with animal exhibits and a variety of programs on natural history. This park is designated as a wildlife sanctuary and offers hiking, equestrian and mountain biking trails in addition to a family picnic area.

Finally, for golf lovers, there is the newest golf club in Orange County, the Aliso Viejo Golf Club. This club was designed by the father/ son duo of Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II. There are three nine hole designs, The Ridge, The Creek and The Valley which all offer scenic beauty as well as differing quality golf experiences. Players of all levels will enjoy the Aliso Viejo Golf Club.