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.
Bren Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Bren Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Irvine. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Top hotels in Shady Canyon
Hilton Anaheim
Staff was very attentive to our needs and made our HONEYMOON very special!!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Clean everything!! Staff was amazing and the breakfast is the best!!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Beautiful hotel! Great atmosphere, very comfortable. Many onsite conveniences friendly staff, and you can’t beat the shuttle to and from Disney every 30 minutes. We visit the Disneyland Parks multiple times a year and this is the only place we stay.
Reviewed on 13 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
Grand Legacy At the Park
We stay here about 3 times a year and will continue coming back!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Westin Anaheim Resort
Excellent front desk service, lovely rooms, clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 13 May 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 Strawberry Farms Golf Club.
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 Bren Events Center and Pelican Hill Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
University Park
University Park might not have many top sights, but Tanaka Farms and Strawberry Farms Golf Club 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 Irvine Spectrum Center and Laguna Woods Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
