Mission Viejo is a master-planned city in southern Orange County with residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, parks, open space, and community facilities arranged throughout its hilly terrain. The city is centered around Lake Mission Viejo, a private recreational lake with beaches, boating facilities, and waterfront amenities available to association members and guests. Housing includes detached properties, condominiums, townhomes, and apartments, with properties varying in age, size, architectural style, and lot configuration. Many residential areas feature stucco exteriors, tile roofs, landscaped streets, and planned common areas. Commercial destinations include The Shops at Mission Viejo, Kaleidoscope, and other shopping and dining centers. Saddleback College is located in the city, while nearby regional destinations include Irvine, Laguna Beach, and coastal Orange County communities. Interstate 5 and State Route 241 provide access to surrounding areas, while local roads connect residential neighborhoods with shopping, schools, parks, and community facilities.