Shady Canyon 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 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 cosy cafes.
Hoag Hospital Irvine
If Hoag Hospital Irvine is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Irvine.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Anaheim Ducks Ice Hockey Game at Honda Center
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
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
While convenient and close to Disney this hotel is old and needs lots of upgrades. Beds are uncomfortable and old. Bathrooms are super outdated which isn’t really the issue but the rust and old fixtures could be changed. Especially for how much they charge per night. The bar area was great as well ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Room had a slight odor. Door that separates bathroom and room wouldn’t close at all. Staff was not friendly.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Was an awesome stay and will definitely be booking this property again!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
The room was not clean. My son took his socks off and they were filthy after one minute. The air-conditioning was not working properly did not cool the room so it was hot and the room is super noisy. I could hear the neighbor throwing up. The only good thing about the hotel was the breakfast. The ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Anaheim Resort Suites
Room was nice and clean, loved the location. Lots of places to eat and 5 minutes go Disneyland
Reviewed on 17 Mar 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 Pretend City Children's Museum.
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 Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course 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 Pretend City Children's Museum and Irvine Spectrum Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
