Irvine Research Center 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 cosy cafes.
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 cosy cafes.
Things to do
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
Top hotels in Irvine Research Center
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
It was ok. I did make a recommendation for the stairs on the E entrance my son is blind with very little vision. They have marked all the steps with yellow tape but not the top step he almost fell several times until leaning the steps. Also why no fans in the bathroom? My only other complaint is ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hilton Anaheim
The pool and spa were great. So were the dining options
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
The room was not as clean as it could be, previous guest jets and socks left in room.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Everything was great until we had one of the biggest cockroach encounter in our room.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
Love staying at the Tropicana. Location, cleanliness, and the friendly staff are always consistent and appreciated. The only downside is the bed isn’t the most comfortable to share (you feel every movement) and not enough hooks for your towels or toiletry bags. Other than that they have everything ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Anaheim Resort Suites
We had a quiet and it was very nice - room darkening shades, comfortable beds, etc. The water park isn’t what I expected. My 5 year old great granddaughter got bored within minutes of the water shooting up from the ground leaving only the pool or hot tub to entertain her. Disappointing. The shuttle ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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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 Arden-Modjeska Historic Site.
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.
