Guidebook for Irvine
Food Scene
Starbucks
6364 Irvine BlvdClosest coffee shop
This is a desitination Hello Kitty Cafe. Make reservations for the adult bar or wait in line for the baked goods with the classic bow.
Hello Kitty Grand Cafe
860 Spectrum Center DrThis is a desitination Hello Kitty Cafe. Make reservations for the adult bar or wait in line for the baked goods with the classic bow.
Children friendly, fast food, specializing in great tasting chicken sandwiches and other chicken dishes. They are known for excellant service.
27 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A
6428 Irvine BlvdChildren friendly, fast food, specializing in great tasting chicken sandwiches and other chicken dishes. They are known for excellant service.
The Counter
27742 Irvine BlvdCustom made hamburgers and fries.
Anaheim Packing District
440 S Anaheim BlvdMany unique reasturants. (in the Disneyland area)
Entertainment & Activities
Great Park Balloon Ride
8307 Great Park BlvdGet an aerial view of the Great Park and Orange County.
There is a large movie theater, many restaurants, many clothing stores, and also aTarget department store.
554 locals recommend
Irvine Spectrum Center
There is a large movie theater, many restaurants, many clothing stores, and also aTarget department store.
Home of the Los Angeles Angels. (games are played from April to Sept)
478 locals recommend
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayHome of the Los Angeles Angels. (games are played from April to Sept)
Home of the Anaheim Ducks professional hockey team. Many concerts are held here as well.
246 locals recommend
Honda Center
2695 E Katella AveHome of the Anaheim Ducks professional hockey team. Many concerts are held here as well.
FivePoint Amphitheater
14800 ChinonLarge outdoor concert venue.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrBecause it's "the Happiest Place on Earth"
Sightseeing
Newport Landing Restaurant
503 Edgewater PlWhale watching is pretty much available year round.
Small public park with a high vantage point with panarama views of Newport Harbor and inland Orange County.
Vista Ridge Park
7102 Ridge Park RdSmall public park with a high vantage point with panarama views of Newport Harbor and inland Orange County.
Essentials
This center has a Ralphs grocery store, Trader Joes grocery store, Walgreens Pharmacy, gas station, banks, Starbucks, fast food, Home Depot and many other stores.
7 locals recommend
Woodbury
This center has a Ralphs grocery store, Trader Joes grocery store, Walgreens Pharmacy, gas station, banks, Starbucks, fast food, Home Depot and many other stores.
Arts & Culture
Irvine Improv
527 Spectrum Center DrLive stand up comedy club.
Art walk on Thursday's night. Many galleries are open and serve food/beverages.
7 locals recommend
Laguna Beach First Thursdays Art Walk
891 Laguna Canyon RoadArt walk on Thursday's night. Many galleries are open and serve food/beverages.
Getting Around
Amtrak, LA MetroRail stop. Station access for trains to Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Diego.
16 locals recommend
Irvine station
15215 Barranca PkwyAmtrak, LA MetroRail stop. Station access for trains to Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Diego.
Shopping
Citadel Outlets
100 Citadel DrLarge outlet mall between Irvine and Los Angeles.
Ontario Mills
1 Mills CirLarge outlet mall shopping on the way to Las Vegas.
Largest shopping mall in Orange County, has many luxury brand stores with mandarin and arabic speaking staff.
790 locals recommend
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StLargest shopping mall in Orange County, has many luxury brand stores with mandarin and arabic speaking staff.