Irvine Research Center Travel Guide
Irvine
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Popular places to visit
Irvine Spectrum Center
During your visit to Irvine, you can do some window-shopping at Irvine Spectrum Center. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and cosy cafes.
Orange County Great Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Orange County Great Park, a lovely green space in Irvine. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its cosy cafes.
Lyon Air Museum
See some of the rarest flying machinery left over from World War II and learn about the United States’ role in aviation history.
Pretend City Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Pretend City Children's Museum during your travels to Irvine.
University of California, Irvine
Enjoy the student vibe at University of California, Irvine during your visit to Irvine. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Concordia University
Walk around the campus at Concordia University during your stay in Irvine. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Top hotels in Irvine Research Center
Hotel Huntington Beach
Room was clean air conditioner worked great. Only thing it just needed a little upgrades. But other than that, it was a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Too rude
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Amazing staff. Wish they had a free bus to disney
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Room was clean. I did not appreciate them taking my whole deposit when I did not break or mess up anything in the room like that was ridiculous. Deposits are to cover damages and things of that nature. There were no damages when I left b
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
I booked this stay several weeks in advance, however, once I arrived to check in I was told the room is not available. Extremely inconvenient.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
This is a really wonderful property. Really close to the parks. Apple maps will tell you its a 40minute walk, but it doesn't know you can walk under the bridge, so its actually closer to 20ish minutes. Gorgeous pool and really nice staff. The cafe in the lobby was great with good food. Our Bonvoy ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Irvine Research Center
Irvine Spectrum
If you're spending some time in Irvine Spectrum, Irvine Spectrum Center and Giant Wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center are top sights worth seeing.
Irvine Industrial Complex-East
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Irvine Industrial Complex-East and surrounding area, you can visit Irvine Spectrum Center and Orange County Great Park.
Quail Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Quail Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Irvine Spectrum Center and Strawberry Farms Golf Club.
East Irvine
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Irvine and surrounding area, you can visit Orange County Great Park and Oak Creek Golf Course.
Shady Canyon
While Shady Canyon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Strawberry Farms Golf Club and Tanaka Farms.
Oak Creek
While there might not be top attractions in Oak Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oak Creek Golf Course and Orange County Great Park.
