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
Marvel at vintage planes, cars and jeeps in this rare collection of World War II vehicles.
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
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Our pick of the best Irvine Research Center Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
Walking distance to Disneyland, with shops and eateries nearby.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Overall, staff was incredibly helpful. Great customer service. Clean rooms with enough space for my family to spread out after long days in the park.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
Beautiful hotel. Very nice staff.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
We loved it , will be rebooking!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staff was very helpful, such a nice hotel!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Solara Inn and Suites
Clean room. Had all you need including refrigerator and a coffee pot. Not very sound proof though so wouldn’t stay on first floor if you are a light sleeper because we could here every step and tv from above. FREE parking which is a huge plus. Mexican restaurant next door was really good ! Will stay ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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 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 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.
