Welcome to Irvine

Explore the Great Outdoors

Welcome to Irvine, California! The urban community is often recognized for livability, with planned communities, globally inspired cuisine, and plein-air shopping. It’s also a wonderful destination for travelers who want to be at the heart of it all. John Wayne Airport (SNA) is conveniently located just minutes from most Irvine hotels.

The Great Park

The modern city park offers recreation for everyone! In addition to public playgrounds and greenspace, Irvine’s Great Park is home to an ice skating rink, sports complex, and music venue. See the entire park plus surrounding Orange County from the sky as you ride in the Great Park Balloon, a tethered balloon that takes riders 400 feet in the air.

Hiking and Biking Trails

Explore gorgeous Southern California year round with Irvine’s 16,500 acres of open space (that’s about ⅓ of the city). These preserved spaces in the middle of Orange County transport hikers and cyclists to worlds away.

Wild Rivers Water Park

Splash away the day at Wild Rivers Water Park. The recently revamped park features over 20 rides in the 20-acre park. Float along the lazy river or plunge down a covered flume. Private cabanas are available to rent for a personal oasis. Plus you’ll find numerous restaurants and beverage kiosks.

Tanaka Farms

Take a wagon ride with the family through Tanaka Farms for a flavorful tour of an active farm. Sample freshly grown produce or attend a cookout for a hilltop feast. During the holidays, the farm offers a unique celebration, Hikari or The Festival of Lights.

SoCal Shopping

The full spectrum of shopping experiences awaits you in Irvine. A favorite is the Irvine Spectrum Center, an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. The curated shops along paved paseos makes for a fabulous day of SoCal shopping. The center also includes a wide array of dining options, plus movie theater, giant Ferris wheel, and outdoor play spaces.

Global Cuisine

Your passport to diverse dishes will lead you to Irvine’s rich food scene. Explore Cuban cuisine at Habana, MICHELIN’s Bib Gourmand Hiro Nori Craft Ramen for Japanese ramen, or Il Fornaio for Italian. We may argue that brunch is the most important meal of the day, especially in Irvine. Grab a table at Bosscat Kitchen & Libations or Breakfast Republic. A reminder that food can be fun comes from the highly Instagrammable Hello Kitty Cafe.