Quick Summary: Irvine in Orange County is a fun day trip destination for couples and families, offering great parks, museums and unique adventures. Stroll through the Orange County Great Park, admire beautiful art at the Irvine Museum, go racing at K1 Speed Irvine, enjoy bird watching at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, and watch a show at Irvine Barclay Theatre.


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1. Pretend City Children's Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Pretend City Children's Museum | Things to Do in Irvine, California
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2. Beall Center for Art and Technology at UCI ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Beall Center for Art and Technology at UCI | Things to Do in Irvine, California
© Beall Center

3. Tanaka Farms

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Tanaka Farms | Things to Do in Irvine, California
© Tanaka Farms

4. K1 Speed Irvine

K1 Speed Irvine | Things to Do in Irvine, California
© K1 Speed Irvine

5. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary

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San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary | Things to Do in Irvine, California
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6. Irvine Barclay Theatre

Category: Entertainment
Irvine Barclay Theatre | Things to Do in Irvine, California
© Irvine Barclay Theatre

7. Strawberry Farms Golf Course

Category: Entertainment
Strawberry Farms Golf Course | Things to Do in Irvine, California
© Strawberry Farms Golf Course

8. Boomers! Irvine

Boomers! Irvine | Things to Do in Irvine, California
© Boomers Irvine

9. Bill Barber Memorial Park

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Bill Barber Memorial Park | Things to Do in Irvine, California
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10. Irvine Spectrum Center Attractions

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Irvine Spectrum Center Attractions | Things to Do in Irvine, California
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11. Bistango

Bistango | Things to Do in Irvine, California
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12. Orange County Great Park

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Orange County Great Park | Things to Do in Irvine, California
© Orange County Great Park

13. William R. Mason Regional Park

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William R. Mason Regional Park | Things to Do in Irvine, California
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