Guidebook for Irvine

Brian
Guidebook for Irvine

Essentials

the closest grocery store and they also offer free wine tastings Thursday-Sunday 4pm-7pm
100 locals recommend
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa Blvd
100 locals recommend
the closest grocery store and they also offer free wine tastings Thursday-Sunday 4pm-7pm

Shopping

Fashion Island is Orange County’s premier coastal shopping destination, offering a unique blend of luxury, designer and fashion specialty boutiques.
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
719 locals recommend
Fashion Island is Orange County’s premier coastal shopping destination, offering a unique blend of luxury, designer and fashion specialty boutiques.
energized shopping experiences, with a diverse collection of over 130 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues. beautiful courtyards and fountains adorn this vibrant, open-air center.
554 locals recommend
Irvine Spectrum Center
554 locals recommend
energized shopping experiences, with a diverse collection of over 130 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues. beautiful courtyards and fountains adorn this vibrant, open-air center.
the closest Costco for gas and other things. Also other stores and restaurants in same shopping area.
47 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
2700 Park Ave
47 locals recommend
the closest Costco for gas and other things. Also other stores and restaurants in same shopping area.
luxury shopping experience with extraordinary boutiques, personal shopping services, and upscale amenities all within a short distance of the world's most magnificent beaches and vacation resorts.
790 locals recommend
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
790 locals recommend
luxury shopping experience with extraordinary boutiques, personal shopping services, and upscale amenities all within a short distance of the world's most magnificent beaches and vacation resorts.

Sightseeing

Corona del Mar is known for its fine beaches, tidepools, cliffside views and quaint village shops. Beaches in the area include Corona del Mar State Beach.
96 locals recommend
Corona Del Mar
96 locals recommend
Corona del Mar is known for its fine beaches, tidepools, cliffside views and quaint village shops. Beaches in the area include Corona del Mar State Beach.
features Newport Pier and Balboa Pier, Newport Beach Harbor, Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island.
580 locals recommend
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Dr
580 locals recommend
features Newport Pier and Balboa Pier, Newport Beach Harbor, Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island.
the happiest place on Earth.
3065 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
3065 locals recommend
the happiest place on Earth.
3.5 miles of coastline in its natural state between CDM and Laguna Beach. explore tidepools and sandy coves or stroll the beach. popular with swimmers, surfers and divers. hiking and bike trails also.
218 locals recommend
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast Highway
218 locals recommend
3.5 miles of coastline in its natural state between CDM and Laguna Beach. explore tidepools and sandy coves or stroll the beach. popular with swimmers, surfers and divers. hiking and bike trails also.
Laguna Beach is known for its mild year-round climate, scenic beaches and coves, and artist community. Annual events include the Pageant of the Masters, Festival of the Arts and Sawdust Festival.
846 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
846 locals recommend
Laguna Beach is known for its mild year-round climate, scenic beaches and coves, and artist community. Annual events include the Pageant of the Masters, Festival of the Arts and Sawdust Festival.

Everything Else

a par-71, 6,700 yard course is set amid canyons and wetlands, the 18-hole course offers picturesque vistas across the 35-acre reservoir, large rolling greens surrounded by wildlife and natural scenery
12 locals recommend
Strawberry Farms Golf Club
11 Strawberry Farm Rd
12 locals recommend
a par-71, 6,700 yard course is set amid canyons and wetlands, the 18-hole course offers picturesque vistas across the 35-acre reservoir, large rolling greens surrounded by wildlife and natural scenery
plenty of eateries at University Town Center as well as a Trader Joes
81 locals recommend
University of California Irvine
81 locals recommend
plenty of eateries at University Town Center as well as a Trader Joes
closest airport to my home
132 locals recommend
John Wayne Airport
18601 Airport Way
132 locals recommend
closest airport to my home

Food Scene

good Vietnamese food at reasonable prices
PhoTasia Restaurant
5329 University Dr
good Vietnamese food at reasonable prices
good food and beautiful views. right on the beach at Crystal Cove.
80 locals recommend
Beachcomber Cafe
15 Crystal Cove
80 locals recommend
good food and beautiful views. right on the beach at Crystal Cove.
one of the better pizzas you can find in OC
Johnny's The Bronx Pizza
2756 East Coast Hwy
one of the better pizzas you can find in OC
build your own taco or burrito
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1322 Bison Ave
build your own taco or burrito
good food and drinks. happy hour pricing is 40% Off Selected Items, Monday - Friday, 2PM - 6PM and 9PM - Close
6 locals recommend
Taco Rosa
13792 Jamboree Rd
6 locals recommend
good food and drinks. happy hour pricing is 40% Off Selected Items, Monday - Friday, 2PM - 6PM and 9PM - Close
has been around for more than 25 years and offers some of the best Italian food in Orange County
11 locals recommend
Roma D' Italia
611 El Camino Real
11 locals recommend
has been around for more than 25 years and offers some of the best Italian food in Orange County

Drinks & Nightlife

good food and big beers and great views of Newport Beach. window seats are the best for people watching.
40 locals recommend
Mutt Lynch's
2300 W Oceanfront
40 locals recommend
good food and big beers and great views of Newport Beach. window seats are the best for people watching.
typical Irish pub
Shamrock Bar & Grill
2633 West Coast Hwy
typical Irish pub
one of the longest happy hours in Newport Beach
14 locals recommend
Cabo Cantina
100 Main St
14 locals recommend
one of the longest happy hours in Newport Beach