East Irvine 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.
Bren Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Bren Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Irvine. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Top hotels in East Irvine

Hilton Anaheim
"It's nice to stay at the Hilton, Very clean I just don't like the shower, the water is slow.… but love to stay there with my family…"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"We really enjoyed our stay here! Rooms were clean and didn’t smell bad like some hotels do. The breakfast was great! Lots of good options to choose from each day. The pools and surrounding areas were fun with characters in the bushes, quite a bit of seating and an actually hot hot tub. To walk to ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"Liked one room suite so you can have separation but there’s a pull out in the living room as well. Love the kitchens, even though we didn’t use it this time. Pool was closed for construction but last time it was very convenient. Also really love the extensive breakfast choices."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Hotel Huntington Beach
"Good location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Grand Legacy At the Park
"good location. Nice clean hotel. Well staffed and maintained. Only complaint, which is not really the hotel’s fault, was noise from garbage trucks, maintenance trucks, etc. If you choose a hotel room away from elevators and maintenance closet, it should be less noisy. We were well back from Harbor ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Irvine

Cypress Village
When in Cypress Village, you can plan a visit to Orange County Great Park and Great Park Balloon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 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.

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.

El Camino Real
While El Camino Real isn't home to many top sights, Oak Creek Golf Course and Orange County Great Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Woodbridge
When in Woodbridge, you can plan a visit to Tanaka Farms and Oak Creek Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
