Irvine Research Center Travel Guide
Irvine
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
See some of the rarest flying machinery left over from World War II and learn about the United States’ role in aviation history.
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.
Things to do
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in 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
Top hotels in Irvine Research Center
Hilton Anaheim
Parking was a nightmare, and there was an almost 1/3-mile hike to the registration desk.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Great location, nice grounds, we'll staffed breakfast
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Great hotel convenient for Disneyland
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
Bed wasn’t very comfortable. But other than that, good location and it was clean.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
The room is clean and the hotel is super nice. Just not sure why Expedier do not send proper confirmation but the hotel help us out
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Westin Anaheim Resort
Staff were exceptional, professional, and helpful. Downstairs lobby Bar had great cocktails and food. Rooms were lovely.
Reviewed on 14 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.
