Guidebook for Irvine
Essentials
Like a fancier Whole Foods (how can whole foods get fancier?)
95 locals recommend
Mother's Market & Kitchen
2963 Michelson DrLike a fancier Whole Foods (how can whole foods get fancier?)
Eat really good Indian food inside, or shop for a few groceries. Walking Distance.
28 locals recommend
Wholesome Choice Market
18040 Culver DrEat really good Indian food inside, or shop for a few groceries. Walking Distance.
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StCheap, healthy food.
Grocery Store. Don't have a Ralphs card for discounts? Use my number - 435792460. Close to Chase bank.
35 locals recommend
Ralphs
17605 Harvard AveGrocery Store. Don't have a Ralphs card for discounts? Use my number - 435792460. Close to Chase bank.
Food Scene
The Counter
27742 Irvine BlvdTrendy burger spot, grass fed, vegetarian, delicious! - $15
Starbucks
2961 Michelson DrSome people REALLY NEED COFFEE!
Wahoo's Fish Taco
1862 Placentia AveSurfers hangout! California's famous fish tacos. About $10
SUPER TASTY! This is located in a very hip and trendy shopping center called The Camp. Everyone will find it's artistic vibe exciting.
17 locals recommend
Umami Burger Costa Mesa
2981 Bristol StSUPER TASTY! This is located in a very hip and trendy shopping center called The Camp. Everyone will find it's artistic vibe exciting.
A place to eat in a nice trendy spot. Very close though I've never been.
18 locals recommend
Panini Kabob Grill - Irvine Park Place
3041 Michelson DrA place to eat in a nice trendy spot. Very close though I've never been.
Want great coffee? Also, they serve smoothies and bagel sandwiches. Well, other things too. This isn't a Starbucks, it's a local shop!
Java Bakery Cafe Irvine CA
18100 Culver DrWant great coffee? Also, they serve smoothies and bagel sandwiches. Well, other things too. This isn't a Starbucks, it's a local shop!
Class 302
18090 Culver DrTaiwanese experience. Boba tea and delicious bento box.
Arts & Culture
Irvine Lanes
3415 Michelson DrLooking for something fun? it's walking distance!!
AMC CLASSIC Woodbridge 5
4626 Barranca PkwyDollar Theatre! Maybe more like $4.
Roller Coasters. Magic. Micky Mouse?! Look on Craigslist under Orange County tickets, maybe you can find a discount.
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrRoller Coasters. Magic. Micky Mouse?! Look on Craigslist under Orange County tickets, maybe you can find a discount.
This free beach has some FAMOUS GIANT WAVES! Be careful though, it's like getting in a washing machine.
And parking is rough, but the seafood nearby is so good.
106 locals recommend
The Wedge
E OceanfrontThis free beach has some FAMOUS GIANT WAVES! Be careful though, it's like getting in a washing machine.
And parking is rough, but the seafood nearby is so good.
Look online for cheap seats because these baseball games are ALWAYS fun. Try finding tickets on Craigslist or Groupon to avoid big ticket master fees.
478 locals recommend
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayLook online for cheap seats because these baseball games are ALWAYS fun. Try finding tickets on Craigslist or Groupon to avoid big ticket master fees.
Clean comedy for Friday or Saturday nights. just a walk away (actually next door at Irvine Lanes). Look up there website for tickets ($10). improvecityonline.com
ImprovCity
138 West Main StreetClean comedy for Friday or Saturday nights. just a walk away (actually next door at Irvine Lanes). Look up there website for tickets ($10). improvecityonline.com
Shopping
Barnes & Noble
13712 Jamboree RdQuiet. Books. Shopping Center.
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrFancy, big shopping mall. $$$ (but so fun!)
This place is great for shopping. There are a lot of very creative shops all around and across the street too! Parking is hard but if you're looking for a fun spot and lots of hip people - visit!
Urban Outfitters
2930 Bristol StThis place is great for shopping. There are a lot of very creative shops all around and across the street too! Parking is hard but if you're looking for a fun spot and lots of hip people - visit!
Drinks & Nightlife
Red Robin, In & Out, other fancy places to eat. TJ Maxx, Target, Whole Foods, Lowes? Really whatever you need. Look up The District in Tustin on your computer/phone.
14 locals recommend
The District
The DistrictRed Robin, In & Out, other fancy places to eat. TJ Maxx, Target, Whole Foods, Lowes? Really whatever you need. Look up The District in Tustin on your computer/phone.
6 minutes drive time. Looks very popular online. 4.6 Stars - 36 reviews. $$$
6 locals recommend
Bistango
19100 Von Karman Ave6 minutes drive time. Looks very popular online. 4.6 Stars - 36 reviews. $$$
Sightseeing
Kayak/canoe rentals in a beautiful wildlife reserve. Very easy, calm waters and lots of rare birds! Fish jumping all around you.
23 locals recommend
Newport Aquatic Center
1 Whitecliffs DrKayak/canoe rentals in a beautiful wildlife reserve. Very easy, calm waters and lots of rare birds! Fish jumping all around you.
Take a stroll on the wooden bridges through a wetlands nature preserve. The birds are beautiful and the sounds and sight of nature are a nice refuge from the traffic.
36 locals recommend
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
2301 University DrTake a stroll on the wooden bridges through a wetlands nature preserve. The birds are beautiful and the sounds and sight of nature are a nice refuge from the traffic.
Popular for beach bums. Surf shops, bars, restaurants, Forever 21, etc. Also, popular for the sunny beach and pier :)
372 locals recommend
Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach PierPopular for beach bums. Surf shops, bars, restaurants, Forever 21, etc. Also, popular for the sunny beach and pier :)
Beautiful famous beach (for a good reason)! There are many different spots to go up and down the coast in Laguna Beach.
845 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
Beautiful famous beach (for a good reason)! There are many different spots to go up and down the coast in Laguna Beach.
Everything Else
University of California Irvine is full of youngsters and school stuff.
81 locals recommend
University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine is full of youngsters and school stuff.