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
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
Top hotels in Irvine Research Center
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Muy buena atención, instalaciones y el desayuno delicioso. Excelente opcion para visitar los parques de Disney y muy amable todo su personal. Gracias
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
My three children and I stayed in one of the bi-leveled lofts. We loved it! I was spacious and it had two full bathrooms. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars for everything is because we had an issue with one of the toilets and it wasn’t handled in a timely manner like I was assured it would be. ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
The hotel was dated looking like it hadn't been renovated in over a decade or two, and the pool was under maintenance for most our stay frustrating our daughter, but the room was clean and for the location the price was exceptionally good. We were visiting family in the area so we were at the hotel ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Bathroom needs upgrading desperately. This is a nice hotel but do basic stuff to keep it looking fresh. Shower wouldn’t drain, cracks in molding, mirror discolored. Simple fixes to improve appearances.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Westin Anaheim Resort
This hotel is about a 10 minute walk from the parks. The room was clean and comfortable and the shower was great! The staff members were friendly and accommodating and there is access to late night dining which is nice when you come back late from Disneyland. Definitely would stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Room was great and spacious. Pool was nice after a long day at the parks. Breakfast buffet had lots of options.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Irvine Research Center
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 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.
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.
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.
