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Aliso Viejo, CA
47Events this week
6Free things to do
63New spots
90New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Aliso Viejo

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 47 events, day by day →

Pacific Coast Triathlon & Duathlon

Sunday 7am · Crystal Cove State Park

Affordable Pet Vaccine Clinic - Feed Barn

Sunday 10am · Feed Barn

Sunglasses at Night

Sunday 2pm · Knolls Restaurant

A Night in Monte Carlo: Play the Tables, Change Lives

Sunday 5pm

Hot Rods Unlimited Tuesday Night Cruise-In

Tuesday 5pm · In-N-Out Burger · Free

New in Aliso Viejo

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Al's Chop Shop

Beauty

Fresh cut, zero fuss: If you want a legit neighborhood chop right here in Aliso Viejo, Al's Chop Shop mixes classic barbering with clean, modern fades, precise scissor work, and straight razor shaves.

alschopshop.net ↗

Beauty on the Block

Beauty

Your next glow up: Beauty on the Block is that friendly, owner-led Aliso Viejo salon locals trust for everything from precision cuts, color corrections and extensions to airbrushed bridal makeup, lash extensions and gel manis.

beautyontheblock.com ↗

Mane & Gold

Beauty

Low-maintenance hair goals: Mane & Gold nails precision cuts, ammonia-free color, and the formaldehyde free Cezanne Keratin Treatment to smooth frizz and speed up blow-dry time.

maneandgold.glossgenius.com ↗

Aliso Viejo’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Aliso Viejo’s best →

Most read in Aliso Viejo

The five stories Aliso Viejo readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Homeowners stunned by $26k HOA bill amid threats 'to put a lien on our property'

    The Vilamoura condominium complex in San Clemente, California, has issued $26,000 emergency assessments for roof replacements.

    Full story at the-sun.com ↗

  3. In-N-Out takes a park-friendly approach to new Irvine location

    In-N-Out has announced a new location in Irvine, California, located just off the University of California, Irvine campus.

    Full story at sfgate.com ↗

  4. Celebrating SoCal Heritage at the Old Towne District of Orange - MyNorthwest

    The Orange International Street Fair, a free community festival celebrating Southern California's citrus heritage, takes place over Labor Day Weekend in the Old Towne District of Orange.

    Full story at mynorthwest.com ↗

  5. 30th Original Lobster Festival hits Orange County this weekend with fresh Maine lobster & live entertainment

    The 30th Original Lobster Festival is set to take place at Fountain Valley Sports Park in Orange County, California, on September 11-13, 2026.

    Full story at newsantaana.com ↗

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