Shady Canyon Travel Guide
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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 top-notch restaurants.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Irvine Valley College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Irvine Valley College during your travels in Irvine. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Top hotels in Shady Canyon
Hilton Anaheim
The pool area was excellent, SaltFlower was good and fairly fast, and the location was perfect if you are attending something at the Anaheim Convention Center. Poppy's had good service and hit-or-miss food.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Very good location and helpful staff. My son loves making hot chocolate in the lounge:-)
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Friendly staff, park shuttle, easy parking, and spacious room
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
This is a very affordable hotel for being near Disneyland. It's a less than 10 minute walk to the parks. The food was fresh, the beds comfortable, the room had plenty of space for 5 people, and quite nice to come back to after a long day of fun. The parking is not free, which is the only draw ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
This is our go-to hotel when we visit Orange to see our daughter in college! The hotel is centrally located, modern, fabulous rooftop hangout and cocktails and restaurant! Overall, just a wonderfully kept hotel.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
The lobby was nice, the only issue we had was with the cleanliness of the room. The first room had hair in the bath tub, stuff on the sheets, trash on floor just overall not clean. We went back to the lobby & they changed was rooms which was way better overall.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shady Canyon
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.
Turtle Rock
If you're spending some time in Turtle Rock, Strawberry Farms Golf Club and Tanaka Farms are top sights worth seeing.
Turtle Ridge
When in Turtle Ridge, you can plan a visit to Pelican Hill Golf Course and Fashion Island, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
University Park
University Park might not have many top sights, but Tanaka Farms and Strawberry Farms Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Irvine Research Center
Irvine Research Center might not have many top sights, but Irvine Spectrum Center and Laguna Woods Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
