Irvine Research Center Travel Guide
Irvine
Visit Irvine Research Center
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 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
Amazing
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Hilton Anaheim
We have stayed here multiple times and always have a great stay. The hotel itself is great and the staff is wonderful.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Room is clean property is nice garden around pool so sweet staff are helpful Air conditioners could be updated or cleaned they are very noisy but worked
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
During our stay there’s one night the elevator was not working & being tired from exploring in Disneyland was so much struggle to use their stairs. The vending machine from first to third floor was out of water, no towels in the pool. There spa is smalll. No coffee free in the lobby so you have to ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Everything was good!!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The hotel and grounds were immaculate and the service was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We had such a relaxing stay with super comfortable beds, delicious food from the Valencia restaurant on property, excellent soundproofing in our room for peace and quiet and a relaxing, beautiful pool with ...
Reviewed on 2 May 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 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.

