Irvine Research Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Irvine Spectrum Center

Irvine Spectrum Center

5/5(4 reviews)

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

Explore America's fascinating aviation history and take a close look at some of the rarest flying machines from around the world.

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

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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

Activities

Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

AU$38
per adult
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

AU$47
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

AU$133
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

AU$72
per adult
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum

The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum

AU$72
per adult
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

AU$136
per adult
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Irvine Research Center Hotel Deals

Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$270 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$270
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,737 reviews)
"Visited Disneyland, so Hilton was just for sleeping, but room was excellent. The one chance we had to use the pool, it was closed due to cleaning from a child ‘accident’ and hot tubs were crowded. Otherwise, hotel & staff great."

Reviewed on 18 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 AU$304 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$304
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,118 reviews)
"Property is nice. Rooms are great. Resort fee $20 (food and waterpark). Hot tub doesnt work, big bummer. Have a bar. Movie nights. Breakfast is great, crowded, but good. Parking underground, a bit scary at night. Staff is nice."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$269 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$269
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,857 reviews)
"Service and cleanness was great, just need an upgrade with more comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,700 reviews)
"Convenient location close to shopping and freeways, needs some updating, carpets old, dirty, no fridge, bathrooms little dingy, old definitely needs some remodeling updates but overall for the price it was fine and do able and I loved the water pressure in shower!!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

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Hotel Huntington Beach
Hyatt Regency Orange County

Hyatt Regency Orange County

4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is AU$268 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$268
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,590 reviews)
"Room clean bed super confortable"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Orange County
The Westin Anaheim Resort

The Westin Anaheim Resort

4.5 out of 5
1030 W Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$507 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$507
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,534 reviews)
"Rooms were nice and clean. Room dining was great and food was delicious. Location was perfect for us 10 minute walk or 5 min uber ride to both parks. Walking distance to shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

The Westin Anaheim Resort
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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

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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