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Visiting Irvine

Travellers to Irvine give high marks for the abundant coffee shops, shopping and top-notch restaurants. This city also attracts tourists with its university setting, entertainment and live music. Top sights in the city include Irvine Spectrum Center, Orange County Great Park and FivePoint Amphitheatre.

• There are 168 hotels and other accommodation options in Irvine
• The closest major airport is in Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne), 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), 17.9 mi (28.8 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Irvine

Well known for its live music scene, the city's cultural venues include FivePoint Amphitheatre, Bren Events Center and Irvine Museum. The city is well liked for its places to shop, and Irvine Spectrum Center is a favourite for retail therapy. University life is a highlight in the city and campuses to tour include University of California-Irvine and Concordia University.

Other top sights in Irvine include Orange County Great Park. Outside the city, popular places to see include Santa Ana Zoo, located 6 mi (9.7 km) from the heart of the city, and Segerstrom Center for the Arts, which is 6.7 mi/10.9 km away.

Getting around Irvine

To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Irvine Transportation Center. Irvine might not have many public transport options so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Dressing for Irvine

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 23°C and the night-time average to be 8°C
• From April to June, temperatures average about 27°C during the day and 11°C at night
• July to September averages 30°C during the day and 16°C at night
• Between October and December, the average temperature is 28°C during the day and 8°C at night
• Irvine gets about 331.40 millimetres of rain per year
• Hottest months are usually August and September with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 8°C