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 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.
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

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Top hotels in Irvine Research Center

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Great hotel. Walking distance to Disneyland.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

The Westin Anaheim Resort
Lovely stay....the bar is cozy, especially after a long day at Disneyland.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Grand Legacy At the Park
Staff was wonderful. Location was ideal. A little noisy on the first night of our stay.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Anaheim Marriott Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
It was for my guest but he likes the venue
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
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 Arden-Modjeska Historic Site.

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.

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.


