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 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 Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum
Top hotels in Irvine Research Center
Hilton Anaheim
Easy check in, friendly staff and very beautiful property near theme parks !
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
This place check all our boxes for our Disney trip. Two pools, 2 hot tubs and a kiddie pool for the Littles. 20 minute walk to Disney and CVS for stocking up on water and snacks. This room had everything we needed. Mini fridge, coffee maker and breakfast included! 10/10 recommend.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The hotel lobby- nice kid friendly- staff nice also. My complaint is the black mold growing on the ceiling in our hotel rooms bathroom. The hotel room was old and needed to be upgraded. Mold should not be on the ceiling in the bathroom. The beds were also very hard and everytime you moved they made ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Everything was good breakfast was wonderful many options will definitely stay with them again :)
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
Very close to park
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center
Clean room / well lit, safe, with security on-site / washer & dryer available to guests with a small fee / swimming pool and hot tub was awesome as well.
Reviewed on 10 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 Great Park Balloon.
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.
