Irvine: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 42 - 85 Nethermains Lodge
 In a peaceful yet convenient location, this 19th-century farmhouse is close to the A78 and about 15 minutes from Prestwick Airport and 40 minutes from… MoreGBP 35 - 45 St Andrews Guest House
 This cosy guest house is conveniently situated just 300 metres from Irvine town centre, close to bars, restaurants and the town’s popular shopping c… MoreGBP 53 - 175 The Gailes Hotel
 Impeccable service, laid back elegance and a refreshingly relaxed attitude all combine at this privately owned and proudly independent restaurant and … MoreGBP 35 - 45 Westshore Studio
 This one-bedroom apartment is less than a mile from Irvine Harbour. Just a 3-minute drive from the picturesque Firth of Clyde coast, it has space to s… MoreGBP 53 - 118 Menzies Irvine
 Situated on the edge of historic Irvine, The Menzies Hotel Irvine features a scenic golf course and sumptuous cocktail bar. Just 2 miles from the sand… MoreGBP 35 - 49 Marina Inn
 Overlooking the picturesque harbour in Irvine´s harbour-side district, the Marina Inn offers good-value accommodation close to Irvine´s sa… MoreGBP 39 - 59 Harbourside Hotel - B&B
 Close to Irvine’s sandy beach, the railway station and the shops, this family-run bed and breakfast is just 10 minutes from Glasgow Prestwick Airpor… MoreGBP 29 - 39 Irvine Guest House
 The Irvine Guest House is in Irvine town centre, a 1-minute walk from the main shopping area, bars and restaurants. There is free private parking and … MoreGBP 25 - 59 Irvine Lodge
 Irvine Lodge is a small, comfortable and freshly decorated guest house, close to Irvine town centre. It offers great value for money and an ideal situ… MoreGBP 39 - 89 Kidron House Hotel
 Peacefully set within a modern 2-storey villa, Kidron House is within easy reach of Irvine, Troon and Kilmarnock. Prestwick Airport is just 8 minutes … MoreGBP 50 - 120 Braidmead House
 In the heart of Irvine, Braidmead House is just 2 miles from the sandy beaches of the Firth of Clyde. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, the hotel also… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Irvine: Guide
Irvine is an incorporated city in Orange County, California|Orange County, California, United States. It is a planned city, mainly developed by the Irvine Company since the 1960s. Formally incorporated in 1971, the 46-square mile city has a population of 199,755 (as of 2006). It currently has plans to annex an undeveloped area to the north, and has already annexed the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, most of which is to be made into a park called the Orange County Great Park.
The city is notable for its well-regarded public elementary and high schools and exceptionally low crime rate (as of 2005, the FBI considers Irvine the safest city in the US).
Irvine is home to the University of California, Irvine (UCI), the Orange County Center of University of Southern California, Irvine Campus of Alliant International University, Concordia University, Irvine|Concordia University, and Irvine Valley College.
Irvine is also home to a number of corporations, particularly in the technology sector.
Understand
Established in 1971, this city is ranked among the safest cities in the nation. Its low crime rates, highly ranked school system, and convenient location that provides quick access to the beaches resulted in steep housing prices. Along with the rest of Orange County, this city is considered to be a bastion of conservative thinking.
Get in
By air
Fly via John Wayne/Orange County Airport () and Irvine is across the street. Alternatively, you could try Los Angeles International () is about an hour's drive away without traffic, or Long Beach Airport.
By train
Amtrak provides rail service via Metrolink and the Pacific Surfliner with a stop right in Irvine. http://www.metrolinktrains.com/lines/line_orange_county/stations/station_irvine.php
By car
Irvine is at the intersection of the 5 and 405 freeways.
By bus
Get around
By car
As in all suburbs, it is extremely difficult to get around without a car. Rental cars are available near John Wayne Airpot.
By bus
The Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) provides bus transport. http://www.octa.net/
The Irvine Barclay Theatre features concerts, plays, and performances that range from student groups to world-renowed international artists. http://www.thebarclay.org/
The Bren Events Center offer concerts for many independent and lesser known groups. Along with various dance groups and shows, they feature UC Irvine's Anteater Athletics events, most notably their well regarded basketball games, in which there men's team has had two NCAA Division II tournament bids, four NIT bids, and has been the champions of the Big West two times, and possibly three at the end of this season, in which they are 13-9 (9-1) as of 09 February 2006. http://www.bren.uci.edu/
Park Place. A Regal Cinema movie theater (closed down 2006), Fat Burgers, California Pizza Kitchen, Houston's, Ruth's Chris steakhouse, and Wahoo's Fish Taco. Located on Jamboree and Michelson. There's a Boomers! further down on Michelson near Harvard where they have mini-golf, batting cage, laser-tag, and arcades.
Walnut Plaza. The other Asian shopping plaza located at the intersection of Walnut and Jeffrey, also built around a 99 Ranch, along with Pho 99, House of Shabu Shabu, Taiko Restaurant, Lollicup, A&J's Restaurant, etc.
The Market Place. Also known as the Tustin Market Place. It features a lot of restaurants. Located on the border of Irvine and Tustin, on Jamboree.
Chakra Creative Indian Cuisine. University Plaza, 4143 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612, 949-854-0009. http://www.chakracuisine.com/
Candlewood Suites, 16150 Sand Canyon Avenue, (949) 788-0500, .
Corona del Mar. Nice small beach with tidepools and natural reserve on one side, and firepits on the other. Free parking on the side of the road, or $6 parking at lot on the beach. Southern end of Irvine. Keep going south on Jamboree until you hit the Pacific Coast highway.
Fashion Island. Another shopping mall similar to South Coast Plaza. Based in Newport Beach. Take Jamboree south.
Laguana Beach. One of the nicer beaches around here with plenty of restaurants and shops. Take the 405 or 5 south until they merge, then take the 133 south all the way until you hit the Pacific Coast Highway.
South Coast Plaza. The largest around here in Costa Mesa. Just as luxurious as Fashion Island, but much larger.
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University of California, Irvine () The largest (1500 acres) and highest ranked university in Orange County.
Irvine Regional Park. One of the larger parks in Irvine. It even has a mini zoo. http://www.ocparks.com/irvinepark/Do
Verizon Wireless Irvine Amphitheater - hosts various concerts ranging from rock to classical. http://www.casenet.com/concert/irvine.htmLearn
The fourth largest campus of the University of California, UC Irvine (24,000 students), is located in the city's southern suburbs. http://www.uci.edu/ Business
Irvine is the home of:
Allergan
Alcon Laboratories Inc.
Aten Technology, Inc. U.S.
Atlus U.S.A.
Blizzard Entertainment
Broadcom
Edwards Lifesciences
eMachines
Epicor
GameSpy
Gateway, Inc.
Hurley International
iLounge
In-N-Out
Juice It Up!
K2 Network
Kia Motors
Linksys
Maruchan
Mazda North American Operations
Meade
Niagara Water
Precept (insurance)|Precept
Printronix
Saleen Inc.
Taco Bell
Toshiba AmericaBuy
The Irvine Spectrum has shops, boutiques, department stores, and plenty of merchant carts. http://www.shopirvinespectrum.com/Eat
Culver Plaza. One of the two shopping plaza featuring a multitude of Asian stores and restaurants, including 99 Ranch, Sam Woo's, JJ Bakery, Morning Glory, etc. Located at the intersection of Culver and Irvine Center drive.
Irvine Spectrum. The Irvine Spectrum has several restaurants in additon to its food court which includes: The Cheesecake Factory, Johnny Rocket's, PF Chang and Wolfgang Puck.Drink
Irvine Spectrum. Crazy Horse (closed down since 2005) and Dave & Buster's.Sleep
Courtyard Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County, 2701 Main Street, (949) 757-1200, Fax: (949) 757-1596, .
Crowne Plaza Irvine Hotel, 17941 Von Karman Ave., (949) 863-1999, . Close to Orange County Airport (SNA).
Doubletree Hotel at Irvine Spectrum. Barranca Road.
Hyatt Hotel, Jamboree Road at Interstate 405.
Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Avenue, (949) 553-0100, Fax: (949) 261-7059, .
Residence Inn Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County, 2855 Main Street, (949) 261-2020, Fax: (949) 261-2011, .
Residence Inn Irvine Spectrum, 10 Morgan Street, (949) 380-3000, Fax: (949) 588-7743, .Stay Safe
Irvine is considered America's safest city. Feel free to walk around alone at 3:00 AM.Get out