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 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 lakeside 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
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in 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
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The bathtub get kept getting clogged when using the shower.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Breakfast provided was really good. We stayed there for a family Disney trip and the walk from the hotel to the park was a little brutal with children. Parking was also a miss. There wasn’t much parking available near our room.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hilton Anaheim
The AC didn't work and they didn't come to fix it after we complained. The fire alarm started going off in our room because of a low battery. We asked someone to come up and fix it and no one did. Finally we got a new room, overall a very bad first day.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
Very close to D
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
First, front desk staff was AWESOME! Lobby area was cute but the room smelled horrible. The smell of old stale smoke made me instantly sick. I did ask if all the rooms smelled and they were going to send housekeeping to spray the room. For my health I couldnt stay the night and rebooked at another ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
The front desk was not very friendly. The lady who checked me in was quite rude. When I signed up for the hotel there was nothing that mentioned they added another $23.50 per night for parking, making the room quite expensive. She said there was nothing she could do. Then I found out that she was ...
Reviewed on 4 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.