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IRVINE FACT SHEET

What is the population of Irvine? Irvine’s population is 328,284.

How big is Irvine? Irvine covers an area of nearly 66 square miles. It’s the 72nd largest city in the United States.

What is the main demographic of Irvine? As per the 2021 U.S. Census Bureau, Irvine is composed of 44.9% Caucasian, 43.6% Asian, 7% two or more races, 1.5% Black or African American, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Hispanic Islander, 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native and 38.3% other.

Where is Irvine? Irvine is located in the center of Orange County, Calif., Irvine is just 45 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. The center of the city is only 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean.

What is the average temperature in Irvine? Irvine’s average temperature in January is 56 degrees and the average temperature in August is 71 degrees. Precipitation averages 10-13 inches per year.

How do you get to Irvine? Whether traveling by air, train, bus or car, Irvine is conveniently located near Interstates 5 and 405, as well as Routes 73 and 55. The Irvine Transportation Center offers Amtrak and Metrolink service.

What airport serves Irvine? John Wayne Airport (SNA)  – Located less than five minutes from the majority of Irvine’s hotels, the airport is served by commercial and commuter airlines, including Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetSuiteX, Southwest, United, and WestJet.

How much of Irvine is preserved as parks, natural open space and trails? More than 1/3 of the city. 

How many miles of off-street bicycle trails in Irvine? 61+ miles

How many miles of on-street bicycle trails in Irvine? 300+ miles

How many acres of open space does Irvine have? There are 16,500 acres of open space, trails, parks and NCCP land (Natural Community Conservation Plan) in and around Irvine, the most in Orange County!

What sports venues are located in Irvine? Great Park Sports Complex and Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena, Bren Events Center and William Woollett Jr. Aquatic Center

What shopping centers are located in Irvine? Irvine Spectrum Center and The Market Place

What golf courses are located in Irvine? Oak Creek Golf Course, Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course, and Strawberry Farms Golf Club

What attractions are in Irvine? Barclay Theatre, Irvine Historical Museum, Irvine Museum, Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial, Orange County Great Park, Pretend City Children’s Museum, Tanaka Farms

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Hotels

HotelRoom Count
Element Irvine124
Irvine Marriott 496
Sonesta Hotel335
Hyatt Regency Irvine516
Hilton Irvine306
Embassy Suites293
Marriott Irvine Spectrum271
DoubleTree252
Courtyard by Marriott – Irvine Spectrum210
Atrium Hotel208
AC Hotel176
Residence Inn – Airport174
Hilton Garden Inn170
Staybridge Suites168
Hampton Inn & Suites164
Homewood Suites161
Courtyard by Marriott – Airport153
Extended Stay America150
Hyatt House149
La Quinta Inn & Suites148
SpringHill Suites132
Sonesta Simply Suites Orange County – Spectrum Center122
Residence Inn – Irvine Spectrum112

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