Location: Irvine
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What to do and see in Irvine, California (CA): The Best Free Things to do
Irvine (/ˈɜːrvaɪn/ UR-vyn) is a master-planned city in Orange County, California, United States. The Irvine Company started developing the area in the 1960s and the city was formally incorporated on December 28, 1971. The 66-square-mile (170 km) city had a population of 212,375 as of the 2010 census; in 2016 the city's population was 258,386.
Restaurants in Irvine
1. Irvine Spectrum Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,185 reviews
Irvine Spectrum Center is one of Southern California's most popular shopping, dining and entertainment lifestyle destinations. The center features Nordstrom and Target, along with more than 130 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, including Improv Comedy Club and Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 IMAX & RPX.
Reviewed By rdsw - Grand Rapids, United States
This place has it all! It is the most beautiful outdoor mall, with fountains, lights, greenery. Great shopping and plenty of restaurants are available. A large movie theater, outdoor screen, Ferris wheel, and other entertainment are located here. Our family especially loves coming here at night at Christmas time.
2. Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Nation's only memorial listing by name all the American service men and women who have died in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq - currently 5714.
3. San Joaquin Wildlife Santuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By MhzGal - Irvine, United States
This is a largely unimproved area near the original Irvine Ranch Water District location Irvine that can be hard to find. On site is the Audubon Society, which has a small, informative exhibit on, you guessed it, local birds. This is an interesting stop for all ages. The reserve is a serene, long, loopy walk during which you may see many species of birds, both local and migrating. However, you may also see very few birds, as this is a natural preserve rather than a zoo. I find that just the walk is a quiet, soothing, lovely place to jar get away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. I kind hate to talk about it, because I’d like to keep it a well known local secret.
4. Bommer Canyon Trails
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
5. William R. Mason Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
6. Mariners Church
7. University of California Irvine
8. Adventure Playground
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By 46janete - Irvine, United States
I've been bringing my now 11 year old grandson since they opened. He loves this place and always finds someone to play with. Bring extra clothes as they often get wet!
