Hello! We are being relocated from Portland, OR to Orange County for my husband's job and we're waiting to close on a house in Aliso. I have a 5yo son, a 3yo son, and a...
Lisa N. replied:
AYSO 889 has a great program and there are plenty of Club teams around as well. AVLL.org will get you to the little league website.
Cassandra D. replied:
We love Aliso!! Great place for young families. We love Dr. K at Seaview Pediatrics. We also love Dr. Michael Shannon for pediatric dentist. He is in Mission Viejo but highly recommended. Only 15 min. Right in Mission Hospital building. We go to Waterworks Aquatics in Irvine. About 15 min away but I always hear they are one of the best. Also try Azarian gymnastics. welcome!
Hanan B. replied:
Coastal kids. Dr Dennis Phillips. The best. My kids are teens, be going to him forever. Welcome to Aliso btw!
Birdskins B. replied:
Welcome to Aliso Viejo! We love it here. Lots of activities for kids, the town center puts many activities through the year. Lots of outdoors and the beach is ver close! I recommend Aliso Kids Dental and Harbor Pediatrics (in Newport Beach). My oldest goes to Oakgrove but we hear great things of Canyon Vista! Good luck with your move!
Christine D. replied:
For swimming I recommend OC Lil Swimmers in Laguna Niguel. Amazing!
Michele W. replied:
Hi Sarah Zimmerman - I think you'll love it here (after it cools off!). And if you want to know anything about the parks, I'm a writer with a website featuring all the ones in AV and all over the place in Orange County! I'd be happy to meet you anytime and tell you all the best places to play outdoors down here. You'll love the beaches - only 15-20 minutes away! http://funorangecountyparks.com/category/playgrounds/oc-south/aliso-viejo
Lauren T. replied:
There are play structures, my son is a second grader at Canyon Vista and he plays ice hockey at the AV ice palace. We love Megan for swimming, she can come to any local pool. Http://swimwithmeg.com/
Diane P. replied:
15 year AV resident here. I have always heard absolutely wonderful things about Canyon Vista. Although we are not zoned for that school, my next-door neighbor has had her two kids there since Kinder (the oldest is now in 8 th grade, youngest in 5 th) and she LOVES it. The Principal, Mr. Mahoney, has lived near me for years. He's a wonderful man that knows what he's doing over there... you'll be very happy. AV is a great place to live!
Meredith D. replied:
Aliso is a great place to live! I've been here for more than 15 years now and love it...I have kids 9, 6 and 2...great place for a family! Your son will be old enough for Little League if he likes baseball...registration opens soon and closes by December sometime. Great people running it! We got to Seaview Pediatrics. Love it! Welcome to AV!!
Angela S. replied:
We love Aliso Kids Dental. Check them out. www.alisokidsdental.com
Sarah Z. replied:
Thanks Sarah and Lisa! I just looked at the Coastal Kids website and there are raving reviews about Dr. Jugant. I have Seaview's website bookmarked as well Pamela, I grew up in Seattle! We moved to Portland 4 years ago and now we are making our way further south Seattle will always be home.
Shawn P. replied:
For Piano lessons, Call Deborah Brener(949) 633-1022, www.brenerpiano.com. She's awesome - I work with her husband.
Sarah Z. replied:
Speaking of websites...I have a craft blog where I post Kids crafts, DIY projects, Free crochet patterns, and Crock Pot recipes. Feel free to stop by if any of you are interested! http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/ or on Facebook: Repeat Crafter Me
Colleen G. replied:
Yes, that's it! - As far a pediatricians there's SeaView Pediatrics. All of the doctors there are good and they have offices in Aliso, Laguna Hills and Irvine. We see Dr. Natori. And we go to Aliso Kids Dental.
Sarah F. replied:
Coastal Kids is a great pediatric office. My daughter got very ill and they knew just what to do & got us to the hospital ASAP. I highly recommend Dr. Jugant in the Laguna Niguel office, about 10 min from Aliso Viejo.
Lisa N. replied:
Seaview Pediatrics is great. Canyon Vista is a wonderful school. (All three of mine went to Oak Grove though). All the schools here are wonderful. I didn't like my pediatric dentist but I love the one we have now. Dr. Stevens - FANTASTIC. Welcome to AV.
Colleen G. replied:
Welcome!!Love Canyon Vista Sarah! I think you will be happy there. For swim lessons check out Waterworks in Irvine and http://evolutionswim.com/ - I have my 4 year old at Waterworks and my 9 year old is on the swim team at Nellie Gail which is operated by Evolution. I love both.
Erin H. replied:
Welcome Sarah! My kids go to Oak Grove but I have heard great things about Canyon Vista! The threat to our school last week was found to be unsubstantiated thank God but the police department and FBI are on the trail of who ever did it. It came from over seas. It's scary for sure but our school and the police department are still on top of it. We love living here in Aliso!
Lisa N. replied:
Michele Whiteaker, loved our lunch. Thanks for taking the time to meet with me. Sarah, you're going to love it here.
Lisa S. replied:
Welcome Sarah Zimmerman! There is a NOVA swim program at SOKA University close to you. & at AV Town center Joanne Suarez Martinez DDShttp://www.underthesea2 thdr.com/