Courtyard Irvine Spectrum
Exciting Attractions and Things To Do in the Irvine Area
Whether leisurely visiting, attending a sports tournament, or in town for a business meeting, Irvine, California is the ideal destination for travelers. The city of Irvine is centrally located in Orange County, near several airports inlcuding John Wayne Airport (SNA), and our hotel is just steps from the specialty retailers, restaurants, and dynamic entertainment at Irvine Spectrum Center. And let's not forget about the nearby Southern California beaches!
HOTEL NEAR IRVINE SPECTRUM
Let the Adventures Begin
Our Courtyard Irvine Spectrum hotel is the perfect home-base to some of California's most famous attractions.
Area Attractions:
- Irvine Spectrum Center: Located a half mile away, Irvine Spectrum Center is one of Southern California's most popular entertainment and shopping destinations.
- Disneyland®: With magical attractions, extraordinary theme lands, spectacular shows, and all your favorite characters, Disneyland® Resort is located 16.5 miles from our hotel, and has everything you need to make memories.
- Knott's Berry Farm: This family fun destination, home to the Knott's Berry Farm theme park and Knott's Soak City Waterpark, is located 22.5 miles away.
- Orange County Zoo: 18 miles away, the Orange County Zoo is a small 8-acre zoo located within the 477-acre Irvine Regional Park. The zoo is mainly home to animals and plants that are native to the Southwestern United States.
- Segerstrom Center for the Arts: In less than 10 miles you can experience Segerstrom Center for the Arts, renowned for presenting an array of the finest in the performing arts and world class performances.
- Irvine Barclay Theatre and Cheng Hall: This modern university venue, 7.5 miles away, features a wide range of theater productions and artistic programs.
- Pretend City Children's Museum: Less than 2 miles away, Pretend City features 17 interactive exhibits designed as a small, interconnected city with a mission to “build better brains” through purposeful play, hands-on learning experiences, role playing, and educational programming.
HOTEL NEAR THE GREAT PARK
Explore the Great Outdoors
Let our location be your home-base fuel your passion for adventure.
Outdoor Attractions:
- City of Irvine Great Park: Only 3.5 miles away, Great Park offers plenty of activities for families, individuals, children, and outdoor enthusiasts. From athletic fields and walking trails, to playgrounds and a carousel, there is something for everyone.
- Newport Beach: Spend the day at Newport Beach, less than 15 miles away, known for its large boat harbor and 2 piers, Newport Beach Pier and Balboa Pier, plus the Balboa Fun Zone, an old-school amusement park with a Ferris wheel and ocean views. Local beaches include the Wedge, known for its big waves, and Corona del Mar State Beach. The Orange County Museum of Art is also located in Newport and exhibits modern and contemporary works.
- Laguna Beach: 10 miles away, the small town of Laguna Beach has art galleries, coves, and beaches to explore. Main Beach features tide pools and a boardwalk leading to the paths and gardens of nearby Heisler Park. Aliso Beach Park is a popular surf spot. The waters off Crystal Cove State Park are designated as an underwater park. Trails meander through coastal canyons in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
- San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary: Visitors can walk along the trails, watch the more than 200 bird species that visit the marsh, take photographs, or simply relax under a native willow and listen to the sounds of nature. 7 miles from our hotel, this quiet place of reflection does not permit vehicles, bicycles, dogs, horses, or other animals in the Marsh.
- Oak Creek Golf Club: Located 2 miles away, this golf club features an 18-hole course, restaurant, and practice facilities with a bunker.
HOTEL NEAR SOUTH COAST PLAZA
World Class Shopping in Irvine
Shopping Attractions:
- Irvine Spectrum Center: Located a half mile away, Irvine Spectrum Center is one of Southern California's most popular entertainment and shopping destinations.
- South Coast Plaza: This global shopping destination, less than 10 miles away, has more than 250 extraordinary boutiques, critically acclaimed restaurants, and the finest luxury retail offerings.
- Fashion Island: Orange County's premier shopping center, featuring world-class shopping and restaurants, located 15 miles away.
- The Market Place: Your convenient, all-in-one retail shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination in Orange County is just 6.5 miles away from the hotel.
- The Outlets at Orange: The Outlets at Orange is an open-air outlet mall in the city of Orange located 15 miles from the hotel.
HOTEL NEAR DIAMOND JAMBOREE
Diverse Dining Experiences in Irvine
Our hotel is surrounded by savory dining options ranging from family-friendly to eclectic for the trailblazers.
Dining Experiences:
- Diamond Jamboree: "Orange County's International Eatertainment Destination" is less than 8 miles from our hotel, and is an upbeat plaza with an Asian supermarket and restaurants serving pho, sushi, hot pot, and a variety of cuisines and international flavors.
- The Trade Food Hall: Also less than 8 miles away is the Trade Food Hall with an imaginative line-up of food vendors gathered in a hip locale with indoor/outdoor seating.
- North Italia: Craving Italian? 7.5 miles away you will find North Italia with their chef’s choice daily pizza and fresh pasta made from scratch daily.
- Las Brisas: Perched above the scenic Laguna Beach coastline 10 miles from the hotel, Las Brisas is a classic Southern California restaurant with stunning ocean views, a sea-to-table menu infused with traditional Mexican flavors, and impeccable service. They are known for their scratch kitchen, authentic techniques, and housemade specialties such as fresh tortillas, rich salsas, and fresh seafood.
HOTEL NEAR UCI
University of California Irvine
The University of California Irvine (UCI) is home to the athletics team, UC Irvine Anteaters, and is the destination for innovative and creative engagement in art.
UCI Athletics is home to the UC Irvine Anteaters. Its athletics programs support teams for 18 different NCAA Division I sports.
Beall Center for Art and Technology is located in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UC Irvine. The Beall Center explores new relationships between the arts, sciences, and engineering, and promotes new forms of creation and expression using digital technologies.
UCI Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art in 2017 aquired two important collections of California Art: The Irvine Museum Collection and The Buck Collection. Langson IMCA seeks to share informed and inclusive stories of artists and artmaking by ensuring that a diversity of voices and lived experiences are presented.
The Barclay, Irvine Barclay Theatre and Cheng Hall are California's most imaginative and innovative performing arts venues, which hosts ballets, symphonies, and musicals.
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Nearby Businesses
Irvine is home to over 100 company headquarters making business travel convenient, and extending your trip to explore the area worthwhile.
- Darden Restaurants
- Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America
- Johnson & Johnson
- Mazda North American Operations
- LA Fitness
- SunCore
- In-N-Out Burger
Nearby Airports
Getting here is easy with three major airports serving Irvine.
- John Wayne Airport (SNA) is only 8.5 miles from our hotel
- Long Beach Airport (LGB) is less than 30 miles away
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is under 50 miles away
Nearby Rail
Convenience is less than 2 miles away with an Amtrak station and a Metrolink within close proximity.