Irvine, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 256.9 thous.Area: 66.45 mi²Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°40'20"N, 117°49'8"W
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Irvine Attractions - What to See and Explore

Irvine offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Wild Rivers, Islamic Center of Irvine, Jeffrey Open Space, Blue Gum Park. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Park

    Wild Rivers

    Wild Rivers is a water park in Irvine, California, United States. It opened in July 1986 on the site of the former Lion Country Safari. Following the expiration of its lease with The Irvine Company, it closed on September 25, 2011.

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    Mosque • Northwood

    Islamic Center of Irvine

    The Islamic Center of Irvine is a mosque and Islamic community center founded by the local Muslim community in the city of Irvine, California on August 28, 2004.

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    Park • Woodbury

    Jeffrey Open Space

    Jeffrey Open Space and the Jeffrey Open Space Trail within it comprise a 96-acre area of parks and trails in Irvine, California.

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    Park • Northwood

    Blue Gum Park

    Blue Gum Park is located in the Northwood community in the city of Irvine in Orange County, California. The park is located near the I-5 freeway Jeffrey Road exit.

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    Temple • Sacred and religious sites

    Pao Fa Temple

    Pao Fa Temple is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries and Buddhist temples in the United States. It is located in Irvine, California. It mainly attracts Taiwanese American, Chinese American and Vietnamese American Buddhists, including many who are students at the University of California, Irvine.

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    Park • Hiking trail • Bike trail

    William R. Mason Regional Park

    William R. Mason Regional Park, or as it is more commonly referred to, Mason Park, is a park in southern Irvine, California. It is one of the largest parks in Irvine and is traversed by trails.

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    Church • Turtle Ridge

    Mariners Church

    Mariners Church is a non-denominational, Christian megachurch located in Irvine, California, situated in central Orange County. It is the 2nd largest church building in California, and as of 2016 was the 17th largest church in the United States by number of attendees.

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    Park • Northwood

    Silkwood Park

    Silkwood Park is located in the Northwood community in the city of Irvine in Orange County, California, USA. The park sits next to Westwood Basics Plus Elementary School and Sierra Vista Middle School.

  • irvine meadows amphitheatre
    Amphitheatre • Theater • Concerts and shows

    Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre

    Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre was an amphitheatre located in Irvine, California. The establishment was built in 1980 by Irvine Meadows Partnership and it opened in 1981. In 2016 the amphitheatre was closed and demolished.

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    33°40'34"N • 117°45'32"W

    Irvine Blacksmith Shop

    Irvine Blacksmith Shop, at 14952 Sand Canyon Ave. in Irvine, California, was built in 1915-16 by the Irvine Company. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

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    Concerts and shows • Theater

    New Swan Theater

    The New Swan Theater is an outdoor, portable theater that is assembled and disassembled each summer as part of New Swan Shakespeare Festival, the annual Shakespeare festival at the University of California, Irvine. It is a reduced-size replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.

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    Park • Garden

    UCI Arboretum

    The University of California, Irvine Arboretum is a 12.5 acres botanical garden and arboretum, part of the University of California, Irvine in Irvine, California. It is located north of the main UCI campus, on Campus Drive in Irvine, near the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary and the Upper Newport Bay.

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    Modernist architecture

    Campus of the University of California

    The campus of the University of California, Irvine is known for its concentric layout with academic and service buildings arrayed around a central park, and for its Brutalist architecture.

  • pretend city childrens museum irvine
    Children's museum • Entertainment • Museum

    Pretend City Children's Museum

    Pretend City Children’s Museum is a nonprofit children’s museum in Irvine, CA. The museum features 17 interactive exhibits designed as a small, interconnected city.

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    Universities and schools • Turtle Rock

    Concordia University Irvine

    Concordia University Irvine is a private Lutheran university in Irvine, California, United States. It was established in 1976 to provide a Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod college to serve the Pacific Southwest and provide training for pastors, religious education teachers, and Christian school administrators.

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    Universities and schools • Oak Creek

    Irvine Valley College

    Irvine Valley College is a public community college in Irvine, California. It is part of the California Community Colleges System.

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    Universities and schools

    University of California

    The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is an LCME accredited medical school, co-located in Orange County's cities of Irvine on the University of California, Irvine campus and Orange at the UC Irvine Medical Center.

  • northwood gratitude and honor memorial irvine
    Memorial • Monuments and statues • Historical place

    Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial

    The Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial is a memorial in Irvine, California, to American troops who lost their lives in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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    Park • Northwood

    Brywood Park

    Brywood Park is located in the Northwood community in the city of Irvine in Orange County, California, United States. The park sits next to Brywood Elementary School on the corner of Bryan and Westwood.

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Irvine – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Irvine, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Rodeo Drive (Los Angeles), Griffith Park (Los Angeles), Mission San Juan Capistrano (San Juan Capistrano).

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    Street, Shopping, Shopping district

    Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles

    Rodeo Drive, located in the heart of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, epitomizes luxury, fashion, and exclusivity. This famed shopping district, spanning just three blocks within the 90210 zip code, is home to a constellation of high-end designer boutiques, jewelry stores...

  • griffith park los angeles42 milesNW
    Park

    Griffith Park, Los Angeles

    Griffith Park, nestled in the eastern Santa Monica Mountain range, is the cherished green heart of Los Angeles and one of the largest urban parks in North America. Spanning over 4,300 acres, it offers Angelenos and visitors alike a sublime retreat from the urban...

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    Reportedly haunted, Museum, History museum

    Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

    Nestled in the heart of the charming city of San Juan Capistrano, California, lies the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. This venerable site, now a museum, stands as a testament to California's rich Spanish heritage and offers a captivating glimpse into the past...

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    Dancing, Nightlife

    Whisky a Go Go

    The Whisky a Go Go is an iconic nightclub and music venue located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. Since its opening in 1964, it has been a launching pad for countless music careers and a hotspot for rock and roll culture.

  • j paul getty museum los angeles47 milesNW
    Museum

    J Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

    Nestled atop the hills of Los Angeles, the J. Paul Getty Museum, commonly known as the Getty, is a paragon of art and architecture. This remarkable museum offers a diverse collection of European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts...

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Best Time To Visit Irvine

Learn when is the best time to travel to Irvine weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April, May, June, August and September.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July. Most of it rains in January, February and March.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Irvine?

The top attractions to visit in Irvine are:

What is the best time to visit Irvine?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April, May, June, August and September. The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

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