Irvine, Orange County, CA
Places to go in Irvine
57 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Food & Drink
Il Fornaio Irvine
Upmarket chain for Italian dining, including freshly made pasta & bread from an in-house bakery.
18051 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Arts & Culture
Irvine Barclay Theatre
Modern university venue featuring a wide range of theater productions & artistic programs.
4242 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Family
Irvine Park Railroad
Outdoor park featuring family activities including train rides, pony rides & paddle boat rentals.
1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, USA

Outdoors
IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary
Wetlands cover 300 acres at this tranquil preserve that has 12 miles of trails & 200+ bird species.
Parking lot, 5 Riparian View, Irvine, CA 92612, USA
Outdoors
Jeffrey Open Space Trail
Approximately 5-mi. paved trail through parkland for walking, jogging & cycling.
13252 Jeffrey Rd, Irvine, CA 92620, USA

Food & Drink
KRISP Fresh Living
Relaxed counter-serve offering coffee, tea, pastries, bowls, smoothies, sandwiches & salads.
2272 Michelson Dr #100, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Sports & Recreation
Life Time
18007 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Arts & Culture
Marriott Irvine Spectrum
Warm quarters in an upmarket hotel offering an outdoor pool, plus dining & a rooftop bar.
7905 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Wellness
Massage Envy
6262 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 92620, USA

Food & Drink
Morning Lavender Boutique & Cafe
330 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780, USA

Food & Drink
NEP Cafe - Irvine
14346 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604, USA

Food & Drink
North Italia
2957 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Outdoors
North Lake Park
4615 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604, USA

Arts & Culture
OC Fair & Event Center
Large venue with a veterans' museum, concert amphitheater & working farm, plus the annual OC Fair.
88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Outdoors
Parasol Park
375 Magnet, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Food & Drink
Paul Martin’s American Grill
Stylish, eco-minded local chain serving seasonal American fare, craft beers & artisanal cocktails.
534 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Family
PlayHub
28715 Los Alisos Blvd Unit 6, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA

Food & Drink
Postino Park Place
2981 Michelson Dr Ste e, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Outdoors
Quail Hill Trailhead
Leashed pets are allowed on this popular loop trail for hiking, jogging & biking with city views.
34 Shady Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603, USA

Arts & Culture
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Iconic, elegant concert hall features classical music & offers a variety of artistic performances.
600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
Food & Drink
Solstice Seasonal Kitchen & Bar
18555 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Outdoors
Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park
Small park with play & picnic areas, 2 basketball courts & a rentable multi-use building.
15 Sweet Shade, Irvine, CA 92606, USA

Shopping
Tanaka Farms
Long-running interactive farm with a market stand, U-pick fruit, seasonal pumpkin patch & animals.
5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Nightlife
The Blue Beet
Multilevel blues, jazz & rock club with nightly live music, martinis & a menu of American staples.
107 21st Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA