University of California Irvine 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.
A unique Southern California city in the heart of Orange County, Irvine is one of the most culturally diverse, fully integrated cities. Recognized as “one of the best places to live in America” by Money Magazine, Irvine is a proud American city that reflects the highest aspirations of all people. We are in the process of creating the first great metropolitan park of the 21st Century – the Orange County Great Park. Through a unique public-private partnership, the Great Park will reflect the natural beauty and agricultural heritage of our region while offering world-class educational, cultural and recreational facilities for generations to come.
We wish you a memorable time in Irvine and we hope you’ll visit often.
If we can provide additional information about Irvine during your visit, please call the City of Irvine at 949-724-6000 or the Irvine Chamber Visitors Bureau at 877-478-4637.
Sincerely,
Sukhee Kang
Mayor of Irvine
City of Irvine
Destination Irvine
