Things to do in Irvine
Irvine is a city in Orange County, California, nestled between Loma Ridge at the north and the San Joaquin Hills to the south. The FBI has ranked Irvine as the “Safest Big City” making it a fantastic place to bring up your children or a perfect spot for a vacation. Due to the location, you are right at the gateway to some of California’s top attractions.
To the east, Orange County Great Park features an antique carousel and a giant, anchored helium balloon. Visitors can ride the balloon up for aerial views. Trails wind past ancient sycamore trees in Bommer Canyon. The Pretend City Children’s Museum has a kid-size post office, cafe and farm. Impressionist art from around California is displayed at the Irvine Museum.
Irvine Improv has been voted the “Best Comedy Club” in Orange County and you will not be disappointed when you see the large range of comedy acts on offer at the club. Over the years many of the greatest comedians in America have performed at the Improv and the venue is still a starting point for future acts.
Plants that are native to the California Floristic Province or a collection of South African plants can be found at the Arboretum on campus at University of California Irvine. The area is open to the public between Tuesday and Saturday and there is no entrance fee. The gardens cover a space of 12.5 acres and offer a plant lover a relaxing walk in beautiful year-round weather.
If your children like swimming then they will love Buccaneer Cove, a water play area that is split over five levels. There are slides that cater to different age groups, starting with a kiddies slide that is perfect for very young children. Parents can sit back and relax while their children enjoy themselves under the watchful eye of trained professionals.
Shoppers will enjoy the Irvine Spectrum Center, a complete facility that offers more than 100 boutique shops as well as a movie theater, spa and plenty of dining options. One of the main draws is the 108 foot high Giant Wheel. The wheel offers shoppers an opportunity to take a ride & see the area from different perspectives.
Also for those who love to shop, is a nearby showroom for The Sliding Door Company in Costa Mesa. Explore countless interior glass door solutions, including stacking room dividers, glass walls, hidden pocket doors or timeless glass closet doors, all customizable with a wide range of opacities, frame finishes and locking options. The expert design staff will find you the best glass doors for your home or office.