Most visitors to Irvine expect to hike on our beautiful open space trails, visit a nearby beach or

Author: Ellen Bell
Ellen Bell is the author of the history book, “Irvine: Images of America.” She also writes the local travel blog, OC DayTripper, where she takes readers along on fun field trips that explore the culture of present day Orange County as well as the heritage of its past. During baseball season, she is known as “The Afternoon Angel,” and sports writer at AngelsWin.com. She is a contributing writer for Orange Coast Magazine, Yahoo! Sports, and writes a weekly history column for the OC Register-Irvine World News. In her spare time, she and her husband try to keep up with their two teenagers.
Irvine Restaurant Week: Family Food to Go!
March 1, 2021 by Ellen Bell

OC Restaurant Week is back and now its your chance to stand up and support the local eateries that
Local Love for Irvine Restaurants
September 29, 2020 by Ellen Bell

Atrium Dining at Twenty-Eight
Irvine diners have reason to celebrate! Since Orange County has been
Drive-In Comedy at Irvine Improv
September 9, 2020 by Ellen Bell

Quarantine Blues are no laughing matter and it may seem impossible to find a reason to smile in
Drive-In Concerts in Orange County
July 28, 2020 by Ellen Bell

It's not the summer we imagined. These months are supposed to be filled with festivals, fairs and
Get Out And Explore Irvine Parks
July 15, 2020 by Ellen Bell

In Irvine, we love our parks.
Sure, We're proud of our safe city, our award-winning schools and our
A Look Back at Lion Country Safari
April 21, 2020 by Ellen Bell

If you drive south on the 405 near Irvine Center Drive and the Irvine Spectrum, you’ll see Los
OC Restaurant Week : Fresh and Healthy
March 2, 2020 by Ellen Bell

OC Restaurant Week (March 8 - 14) is back with new, specialty menus and discounted prices. It’s the
Irvine Day Trip: A Happy Holiday in Old Town Orange
December 5, 2019 by Ellen Bell

Irvine Day Trips: Nearby Places to Explore
Irvine is located at the heart of Orange County and is
It's Pumpkin Time at Tanaka Farms!
October 16, 2019 by Ellen Bell

This October, The Tanaka Family will be welcoming visitors to their farm once again. The Tanaka