Irvine Research Center Travel Guide

Irvine

Popular places to visit

Irvine Spectrum Center

Irvine Spectrum Center

You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Irvine Spectrum Center, a popular shopping spot in Irvine. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and cosy cafes.

Irvine Spectrum Center
Orange County Great Park

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.

Orange County Great Park
Lyon Air Museum featuring aircraft and interior views

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.

Lyon Air Museum

Pretend City Children's Museum

You can take time to visit Pretend City Children's Museum during your travels to Irvine.

Pretend City Children's Museum

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.

University of California, Irvine

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.

Concordia University

Things to do

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

฿1,147
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

฿1,498
per adult
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

฿637
per adult
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

฿1,761
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

฿2,836
per adult
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beach Bus Tour from Anaheim

Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

฿3,155
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
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Top hotels in Irvine Research Center

Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
The price is ฿5,131 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿5,131
฿6,059 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,693 reviews)
"Staff friendly clean rooms safe area"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hilton Anaheim
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area

3.5 out of 5
101 E Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA
The price is ฿4,846 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,846
฿6,441 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,096 reviews)
"The pool was outstanding and the lobby was also great had a good laundry room and dinning options we're all walkable."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Hyatt Regency Orange County

Hyatt Regency Orange County

4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is ฿4,192 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿4,192
฿5,676 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,572 reviews)
Clean and friendly
"Awesome decor and super clean. Bell desk and check in was quick and super nice."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Hotel Huntington Beach

Hotel Huntington Beach

3 out of 5
7667 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Huntington Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,671 reviews)
"Easy parking. Good customer service"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

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Hotel Huntington Beach
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim by IHG

3 out of 5
1240 S Walnut St, Anaheim, CA
The price is ฿3,753 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,753
฿4,398 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free water park access and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,949 reviews)
"Room was clean, arrival temp was good. The bathroom door wouldn’t stay shut well, but not a huge problem."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

3.5 out of 5
11767 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is ฿3,782 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿3,782
฿4,432 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,447 reviews)
"I always love to stay at Embassy Suites anywhere I go. They are always convenient and the breakfast is always good. The hotel in Anaheim is solid, always clean, friendly staff, and safe. The area around it is very touristy and a little dirty. Not the hotels fault."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
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Other neighbourhoods around Irvine Research Center

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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 Pretend City Children's Museum.

Irvine Industrial Complex-East
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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.

Quail Hill
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Irvine Spectrum

If you're spending some time in Irvine Spectrum, Irvine Spectrum Center and Pretend City Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Irvine Spectrum
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East Irvine

1/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Irvine and surrounding area, you can visit Irvine Spectrum Center and Orange County Great Park.

East Irvine
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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.

Shady Canyon
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Cypress Village

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

Cypress Village

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