Guidebook for Irvine
Food Scene
Steelhead is such a great place. Perfect for grabbing a hand crafted brew to watch the game or even a nice evening out for dinner. They have a classic American pub menu with some extra flare.
Steelhead Brewing Co
4175 Campus DrSteelhead is such a great place. Perfect for grabbing a hand crafted brew to watch the game or even a nice evening out for dinner. They have a classic American pub menu with some extra flare.
Now I am not vegetarian, but this place is delicious. Grab yourself an order of sweet potato fries and some lemonade. You won;t be disappointed.
10 locals recommend
Veggie Grill
13786 Jamboree RdNow I am not vegetarian, but this place is delicious. Grab yourself an order of sweet potato fries and some lemonade. You won;t be disappointed.
In-N-Out Burger
2895 Park AveClassic Southern California Fast Food. Simple and delicious.
Anyone else love brunch? Britta's cafe is a perfect place for a late breakfast on a Saturday morning.
Britta's Cafe
4237 Campus DrAnyone else love brunch? Britta's cafe is a perfect place for a late breakfast on a Saturday morning.
Homemade Ice Cream! Need I say more? Check out their website for their daily flavor listings.
Stricklands Ice Cream
Homemade Ice Cream! Need I say more? Check out their website for their daily flavor listings.
Koba Tofu Grill
14370 Culver DrGreat Korean food. Perfect for a lunch and family-friendly.
Great little local pizza joint with a well rounded menu. I like to pick up their pizza dough, original and whole wheat, to have a quick homemade pizza.
29 locals recommend
Gina's Pizza
3142 W Balboa BlvdGreat little local pizza joint with a well rounded menu. I like to pick up their pizza dough, original and whole wheat, to have a quick homemade pizza.
Essentials
Within walking distance this grocery has a wide variety of specialty items and all of the necessities.
175 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StWithin walking distance this grocery has a wide variety of specialty items and all of the necessities.
Entertainment & Activities
This is my daughter's absolute favorite activity. Self-served yogurt and abundant toppings. Also they are open very late.
6 locals recommend
Yogurtland
1450 Baker StThis is my daughter's absolute favorite activity. Self-served yogurt and abundant toppings. Also they are open very late.
Spend the day exploring a real working farm in the city of Irvine. Depending on the season they have pumpkins, strawberries & watermelons.
16 locals recommend
Tanaka Farms
5380 3/4 University DrSpend the day exploring a real working farm in the city of Irvine. Depending on the season they have pumpkins, strawberries & watermelons.
Arts & Culture
This movie theater shows first-run films and is a great place to try. Some of my favorite movies come from picking a random showing at this theater.
Regal Edwards University Town Center
4245 Campus DrThis movie theater shows first-run films and is a great place to try. Some of my favorite movies come from picking a random showing at this theater.
Visit their website for current shows. They often have different dance performances, concerts & plays to choose from.
Irvine Barclay Theater
4242 Campus DrVisit their website for current shows. They often have different dance performances, concerts & plays to choose from.
Formerly the Orange County Performing Arts Center, SCA offers a wide area of performance art to all of Orange County. Their website allows you brows shows and purchase tickets.
199 locals recommend
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center DrFormerly the Orange County Performing Arts Center, SCA offers a wide area of performance art to all of Orange County. Their website allows you brows shows and purchase tickets.
Sightseeing
San Diego Creek Trail
San Diego Creek TrailThis trail extends from the heart of Irvine down to the upper Back Bay.
A nice path at the bottom of Turtle Rock the goes through William Mason Regional Park.
Sand Canyon Wash Trail
Sand Canyon Wash TrailA nice path at the bottom of Turtle Rock the goes through William Mason Regional Park.
Everything Else
This is such a beautiful trail that picks up near my home. I really enjoy taking the trail in the late evening around sunset. The views are stunning.
Bayview Trail
Bayview TrailThis is such a beautiful trail that picks up near my home. I really enjoy taking the trail in the late evening around sunset. The views are stunning.
University Town Center
Great little neighborhood shopping center.
Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course
1 Ethel Coplen WayGolf Course located just up the street.
Beautiful golf course tucked away in the sweeping hills of Irvine.
12 locals recommend
Strawberry Farms Golf Club
11 Strawberry Farm RdBeautiful golf course tucked away in the sweeping hills of Irvine.