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 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.
- 309 Palm St STE A
- Newport Beach, CA 92661
- Phone: (949) 675-0551
- Visit Website
Enjoy $16 whale-watching cruise special year-round! Click website for offer. Newport Landing provides multiple whale watching trips daily departing from Newport Beach. Newport Landing is centrally More >>
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- 400 Main St
- Newport Beach, CA 92661
- Phone: (949) 673-1435
Departing from a natural harbor, Davey’s Locker is the most popular option for those considering whale watching in southern California. Thousands of whales viewed each season and beautiful coastline More >>
- 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 Rd
- Orange, 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 Rd
- 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 >>
- 611 Anton
- Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The art is by Isamu Noguchi, a California native whom many critics consider to be one of America‘s leading sculptors. His creation is a 1.6-acre collection of sculptures and plantings called More >>
- P.O. Box 3249
- Laguna Hills, CA 92654
- Phone: (949) 500-6981
Offering several 1/2 day tours: Wildlife & Beach Ecotours/Nature Tours (tidepooling to see the sea animals and marine life and seals/sea lions OR birding/wildlife and seals/sea lions) Art Tour with More >>








