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    A starting point for exploring Mission Viejo

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

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    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.

    Restaurant

    Cali Curry House

    Restaurant · 25380 Marguerite Pkwy Ste F

    Cali Curry House is an Indian restaurant located in Mission Viejo, California, where bold Indian spice meets California chill. The restaurant has been built around the tandoor, bringing an honest, fire-kissed take on…

    Restaurant

    Yama Sushi & Grill

    Restaurant · 27782 Vista Del Lago Suite 22

    Yama Sushi & Grill in Mission Viejo, California, operates within the Plaza Del Lago Shopping Center. This restaurant serves sushi and grill items, providing several dining options. The drink selection includes house…

    Restaurant

    Wineworks For Everyone

    Restaurant · 26342 Oso Pkwy #103

    Wineworks for Everyone can be found at 26342 Oso Pkwy., Mission Viejo, CA 92691, and contacted at (949) 582-0026. The menu features dishes like ROASTED GARLIC AND POTATO LEEK SOUP, ROASTED HEIRLOOM MARBLE POTATO…

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Sporting goods shop

    A Snail's Pace Running Shop

    Sporting goods shop · 24451 Alicia Pkwy

    A Snail's Pace Running Shop is a sporting-goods shop on 24451 Alicia Pkwy in Mission Viejo.

    Clothing shop

    Athleta

    Clothing shop · 555 Shops At Mission Viejo #952

    Athleta is a clothing shop on 555 Shops At Mission Viejo #952 in Mission Viejo.

    Bookstore

    Awakenings Center

    Bookstore · 25260 La Paz Rd Ste d

    Awakenings Center is a bookstore on 25260 La Paz Rd Ste d in Mission Viejo.

    Bookstore

    Bargain Book World

    Bookstore · 555 Shops At Mission Viejo

    Bargain Book World is a bookstore on 555 Shops At Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo.

    (949) 545-7214

    Bookstore

    Barnes & Noble

    Bookstore · Town Center

    Barnes & Noble is a bookstore on Town Center in Mission Viejo.

    Florist

    Conroy's Florist

    Florist · 28442 Marguerite Pkwy

    Conroy's Florist is a florist on 28442 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Art gallery

    LagunaART.com Gallery

    Art gallery · 2nd Floor Between Nordstrøm and the Apple Store

    LagunaART.com Gallery is a art gallery on 2nd Floor Between Nordstrøm and the Apple Store in Mission Viejo.

    Art gallery

    Lu Martin Galleries

    Art gallery · 372 N Coast Hwy

    Lu Martin Galleries is a art gallery on 372 N Coast Hwy in Mission Viejo.

    Art gallery

    Mona Niko Gallery

    Art gallery · 668B The Shops At Mission Viejo Mall

    Mona Niko Gallery is a art gallery on 668B The Shops At Mission Viejo Mall in Mission Viejo.

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