Irvine Research Center Travel Guide
Tourist 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 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

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum
Our pick of the best Irvine Research Center Hotel Deals

Hilton Anaheim
Everyone was friendly, very clean inside and out, room was nice.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
This place check all our boxes for our Disney trip. Two pools, 2 hot tubs and a kiddie pool for the Littles. 20 minute walk to Disney and CVS for stocking up on water and snacks. This room had everything we needed. Mini fridge, coffee maker and breakfast included! 10/10 recommend.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Loved it. Very beautiful
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Desert Palms is my family's go to hotel for Disney Parks thanks to it's convenient location, affordable parking, variety of options for rooms, free breakfast and very helpful staff. Super close to 7 Eleven as well as walkable to Disney Parks. Great stay everyone!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Grand Legacy At the Park
Rooms are really small, second floor Has no elevator.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center
Súper recomendable!! 💯👍👌
Reviewed on 10 May 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 Orange County Great Park.

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 Strawberry Farms Golf Club.

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 Great Park Balloon.

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.
