Irvine Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

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Once the home of thousands of grazing cattle, the city of Irvine has rapidly transformed into one of Orange County's main commercial hubs. Irvine is also home to a variety of corporate headquarters and the University of California, Irvine, as well as an assortment of other higher learning institutions.  … Read more > Once the home of thousands of grazing cattle, the city of Irvine has rapidly transformed into one of Orange County's main commercial hubs. Irvine is also home to a variety of corporate headquarters and the University of California, Irvine, as well as an assortment of other higher learning institutions. Just a few miles inland from some of Orange County's prettiest beaches, Irvine is host to a diverse collection of natural and man-made attractions that range from massive shopping centers to expansive, eco-friendly parks. There's an especially rich assortment of kid-friendly sights, such as the Orange County Zoo, a water park, a working farm, and Pretend City Children's Museum. The surrounding environment provides locals and visitors ample opportunities to get outside and enjoy the Southern California sunshine, especially for those interested in the hiking and biking trails of Irvine Regional Park. One of Irvine's newest and most anticipated sites is the Orange County Great Park. When all phases of the development of this park (which is on the site of a decommissioned Marine Corps base) is complete, it will be twice as big as Central Park and promises to be the "first great metropolitan park of the 21st century." From the Great Park Balloon, an illuminated and tethered helium balloon, riders can get a spectacular view of Irvine and its surrounding communities. Hopefully while you're up there, you can start to plan just what you'll explore next in this fascinating inland city.

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Top Irvine Hotels

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Hyatt Regency Irvine
4.0
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17900 JAMBOREE RD, Irvine, California

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Marriott Irvine
4.5
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18000 VON KARMAN AVE, Irvine, California

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Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
4.0
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18800 MACARTHUR BLVD, Irvine, California

Top Irvine Things To Do

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Wild Rivers Water Park
3.5
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8770 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, California

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Pretend City Children's Museum
3.5
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17752 Sky Park Cir, Irvine, California

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Boomers
3.0
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3405 Michelson Dr, Irvine, California

Top Irvine Restaurants

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Bistango
4.5
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19100 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, California

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Agora Churrascaria
4.5
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1830 Main St, Irvine, California

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Ruth's Chris Steak House
4.0
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2961 Michelson Dr, Ste A, Irvine, California

Local Area Map: Irvine, California

Nearby Locations Distance
1. Los Angeles 33 mi
2. Long Beach 19 mi
3. Anaheim 10 mi
4. Santa Ana 3 mi
5. Santa Monica 43 mi
6. Pasadena 35 mi
7. Costa Mesa 3 mi
8. Riverside 28 mi
9. Huntington Beach 7 mi

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