Irvine Research Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Explore America's fascinating aviation history and take a close look at some of the rarest flying machines from around the world.
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.
Activities
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Our pick of the best Irvine Research Center Hotel Deals
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Stayed for 7 nights and room was only cleaned once they did change the towels and take out the garbage
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
We had a perfect bottom floor, single room suite. Great chilaquiles for breakfast! The only problem during the stay was extreme low water pressure in the shower. They offered to switch us rooms but we didn’t want to move all our things/fridge goods to a new space. Always love to be here with our ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Westin Anaheim Resort
Lovely stay....the bar is cozy, especially after a long day at Disneyland.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
Great room for the 5 of us after long days at the park. Less than a 10 minute walk to the parks!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Anaheim Marriott Hotel
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Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
modern room, quick and friendly front desk, nice pool, quick $10 uber to Disney
Reviewed on 15 Jan 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 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.
