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 lakeside 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
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
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
Spotless and spacious room, great for big families. The proximity to the park was also great, a 15 minute walk. Parking was also good. Check in and check out was speedy and friendly service.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The room was so big! I had so much room to move around and store my things. It was also very clean.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Clean room, friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
It’s a very good place the only think is that the basic rooms need a upgrade
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Such a smooth check in process wonderful breakfast and close to Disneyland.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
Clean room and courteous staff at registration.
Reviewed on 11 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.
