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Things to see in Irvine, California (United States): 44 places and when to go
Irvine, California is a major city in United States with around 3,010,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 44 places in and around it, mainly With kids (17), Nature (8), Temples (6). The best known are Disneyland, Christ Cathedral and Disneyland Resort. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 33.6804, -117.8299
- Population
- About 3,010,000
- Places
- 44 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (17) · Nature (8) · Temples (6) · Food and drink (6) · Wildlife (5) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 61 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Santiago Peak, at 1,734 m.
What to see in Irvine, California
The places in and around Irvine, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- DisneylandAmerican theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company17 km
- Christ CathedralChurch building in Garden Grove, Orange County, California, United States of America14 km
- Disneyland ResortTheme park, tourist and entertainment complex in Anaheim, California, United States17 km
- Disney California AdventureTheme park in California, part of Disneyland Resort16 km
- Richard Nixon Presidential Library and MuseumLibrary, museum, and campus in Yorba Linda, California, USA23 km
- Saddleback ChurchEvangelical Baptist multi-site megachurch, based in Lake Forest, California, USA17 km
- AutopiaAttraction at Disney theme parks17 km
- Santiago PeakMountain in California, USA28 km
- Casey Jr. Circus TrainDisneyland park attraction17 km
- Mad Tea PartyAttraction at Disney theme parks17 km
- Newport Beach California TempleArchitectural structure5.9 km
- Corona del Mar State BeachProtected area11 km
- Holy Family Catholic ChurchCathedral of the diocese of Orange in California11 km
- Modjeska PeakMountain in United States of America27 km
- Crystal Cove State ParkState park on the coast of California, USA11 km
- Davy Crockett's Explorer CanoesAttraction at Disney theme parks17 km
- The Disney GalleryAttraction at Disneyland17 km
- Vedanta Society Of Southern California, Ramakrishna MonasteryAmerican branch of the Vedanta Society20 km
- Santa Ana ZooZoo in Santa Ana, California7.1 km
- Disneyland MonorailAttraction and transportation system at Disneyland17 km
- Adventure CityAmusement park21 km
- Balboa Fun ZoneFamily destination in California11 km
- Jessie's Critter CarouselAttraction at Disney California Adventure16 km
- King Arthur CarrouselAttraction at Disneyland17 km
And the other 20, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Newport Bay, San Mateo Peak, Flores Peak, Irvine Coast Marine Life Refuge
- With kids: Orange County Zoo, Wild Rivers, Camelot Golfland Family Fun Center, The Reptile Zoo
- History: Balboa Pavilion, Carnegie Library
- Beaches: Huntington State Beach
- Museums and art: Pretend City Children's Museum
- Temples: St. John's Lutheran Church
- Food and drink: Brewery X, Chapman Crafted, Flashpoint Brewing Company, Four Sons Brewing, Huntington Beach Beer Company, The Winery
- Hiking: California Mission Trail - stage 03 San Juan Capistrano to Mission San Gabriel Arcangel
When to go to Irvine, California
The best time to visit Irvine, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:00
- FebPossible10:48
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:45
- JunBest time14:13
- JulBest time14:02
- AugBest time13:15
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovPossible10:13
- DecPossible9:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. In June, 44 of the 44 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Irvine, California
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 61 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- San Juan Capistrano18 places25 km
- Long Beach, California36 places33 km
- Chino10 places37 km
- Los Angeles42 places48 km
- Riverside, California15 places49 km
- Glendora11 places53 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Irvine, California?
The best known: Disneyland, Christ Cathedral, Disneyland Resort, Disney California Adventure, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. In all, 44 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Irvine, California?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46.
How do you get to Irvine, California?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 61 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Irvine, California as the destination and these 44 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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