Shady Canyon Travel Guide
Irvine
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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
See some of the rarest flying machinery left over from World War II and learn about the United States’ role in aviation history.
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.
Hoag Hospital Irvine
If Hoag Hospital Irvine is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Irvine.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
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
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Top hotels in Shady Canyon
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Love the space we bought we also thought the place is very clean. The surprise that we experience was that there was a cost for parking. That’s just unacceptable to me. The ability to stay at a hotel should not cost an extra $150 to stay.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Staff was great and room was clean. The toilet needed a repair and the toilet seat itself was damaged.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
it was good. friendly staff, large room
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Staff great uncomfortable beds
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Kind staff, well stocked mini mart, spacious suite
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
Spotless, comfortable, crisp and clean bedding, Great location. Outdoor music next door that promptly stopped at the stoke of the noise ordinance! Convenient to beach.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shady Canyon
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.
Turtle Rock
If you're spending some time in Turtle Rock, Strawberry Farms Golf Club and Tanaka Farms are top sights worth seeing.
Turtle Ridge
When in Turtle Ridge, you can plan a visit to Pelican Hill Golf Course and Fashion Island, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
University Park
University Park might not have many top sights, but Tanaka Farms and Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Irvine Research Center
Irvine Research Center might not have many top sights, but Pretend City Children's Museum and Irvine Spectrum Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
