Concordia University Parent Guide
Welcome to Irvine
Irvine offers an array of entertainment, dining and shopping options to suit any interest and any age. I hope you will make time to enjoy some local favorites such as the free outdoor summer concerts at the Orange County Great Park, live dance performances at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, biking along the San Diego Creek Trail and 40+ miles of bike paths, hiking through scenic open space, and dining alfresco at the Irvine Spectrum Center which features an IMAX Theatre and 100-foot Ferris wheel.
An award-winning master planned community of over 210,000 people, Irvine has received unprecedented distinction of being named “America’s Safest Big City” for five consecutive years. Visitors can explore the best of Irvine in a safe, clean environment and easily travel to and from John Wayne Airport or take the Metrolink/Amtrak from Irvine Station to San Diego or Los Angeles.
