Hotels in Irvine, CA

Resting in sun-soaked Orange County is the Southern California city of Irvine. Full of sun, salt air, and delicious dishes, this college town and tourist destination is one SoCal city you don’t want to skip. To the east, you’ll find the stunning Orange County Great Park, which features an antique carousel and a giant, anchored helium balloon for breathtaking aerial views while hiking trails wind past ancient sycamore trees in beautiful Bommer Canyon. Have the kids in tow? Take them to the fun-filled Pretend City Children’s Museum with exciting offerings like a kid-size post office, a cafe, and farm. And if you’re itching for a day of art, make your way to the Irvine Museum to observe incredible Impressionist artwork from around California. Known for its excellent weather year-round, nature parks, and friendly locals, you’ll be welcomed with open arms when you stay at the top Irvine hotels to tour this coastal gem.

Resting in the floodplain of San Diego Creek just above its outlet into the Upper Newport Bay, the IRWD San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary lies as a hidden gem in the heart of busy Orange County. Covering over 340 acres of coastal freshwater wetlands, this is one naturescape worth visiting. Just outside the best Irvine hotels, this tranquil preserve offers 12 miles of trails and over 200 bird species, perfect for spotting while getting your steps in. With tree-lined biking paths, picnic areas, playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, an amphitheater, and a nine-acre lake, you’ll enjoy a nice afternoon under the sun from this stunning stretch of nature. Open to the public daily from dawn to dusk, you’ll have plenty of time to visit during your stay.

Feast your eyes on the incredible art displayed at the Jack & Shanaz Langson Institute & Museum of California Art (Langson IMCA) Museum. This extensive museum offers an array of rotating exhibits dedicated to California art, ranging from late 19th- and early 20th-century California Impressionism and plein air painting to Post-War and contemporary to American Impressionist. The Langson IMCA also provides a dynamic center for the study, presentation, and appreciation of California Art. You could easily spend an entire afternoon strolling the halls of this impressive institute and appreciating the native California landscape near Irvine hotels.

Get your shopping in just outside hotels in Irvine from the Irvine Spectrum Center, a buzzing outdoor shopping center located in the Irvine Spectrum district on the southeast edge of Irvine. The mall features various department stores, a Ferris wheel, and a 21-screen movie theater. Stop by this beautiful place to shop and bring the family if you're in the area. Make sure to see the ferris wheel all lit up at night if out for the evening!

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