Irvine Attractions
It's true that Irvine offers convenient access to many of the activities of Orange County, but it's also true that Irvine attractions offer much to see and do right here.
The Orange County Great Park, still in its infancy, will one day be twice the size of Central Park in New York City and today offers free rides in its giant, iconic orange balloon — a great way to see Irvine from 400 feet in the air.
If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, Irvine Regional Park is one of the oldest and most beloved Irvine attractions, perfect for a simple picnic or an afternoon of paddleboats, biking or horseback riding.
Irvine Regional Park is also home to the Orange County Zoo, just the right size for a morning walk and up-close encounters with the region's great cats, raptors, bears and more.
For art lovers, Irvine offers a handful of must-see stops, including the Irvine Museum, where masters of California's turn-of-the-century impressionist movement capture the delicate play of light breaking over hills and ocean cliffs and prove that when it comes to natural beauty, France has nothing on California.
At the other end of the art spectrum, the Beall Center for Art + Technology at the University of California, Irvine, delivers a high-tech multimedia art experience with video and interactive exhibits.
With all of this plus everything from ballet to biking, golf to go-karts, skateboarding to harvest festivals and local farms, let your Orange County experience begin and end with Irvine attractions.
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- 5 San Joaquin
- Irvine, CA 92614
- Phone: (949) 786-4112
Located in the San Joaquin Ranch House, the museum was commissioned by James Irvine in 1868 and considered the oldest standing structure within the original boundaries of Irvine Ranch. Built for More >>
- 1 Irvine Park Road
- Irvine, CA 92869
- Phone: (714) 997-3968
A 1/3 scale train ride through scenic, historic Irvine Regional Park. Enjoy the park's many other activities including the Zoo, Wheel Fun Rentals® bike and paddle boat rentals, pony rides, hiking More >>
- 19300 Ike Jones Road
- Santa Ana, CA 92707
- Phone: (714) 210-4585
The Lyon Air Museum exhibit is comprised of authentic aircraft, rare vehicles and related memorabilia, with emphasis on the defining event of the 20th century – World War II. Through captivating and More >>
- 2915 El Camino Real
- Tustin, CA 92782
- Phone: (714) 730-4124
The Market Place is more than a retail location. It’s a shopping, dining and entertainment destination where families come to spend, explore and discover. A place where everything you want is More >>
- University of California, Irvine
- just south of the corner of Campus Drive and Jamboree Road
- Irvine, CA 92614
- Phone: (949) 824-5833
The UCI Arboretum is a 12.5-acre botanic garden and research facility. The Arboretum provides an introduction to the unique flora of coastal California from Irvine south into Mexico, as well as other More >>







