I currently go to school in Irvine and have become familiar with the area over the past few years! Here are some of my favorite recommendations and I hope you can find something if you’re ever in the area! Please let me know if you have any questions...
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Outdoor Activities
Shopping & Entertainment
Dining
Outdoor Activities
Love hiking the Bommer Canyon Trailhead. Such a pretty view!
Bommer Canyon Preserve
Love going in the springtime to see the yellow flowers! Gorgeous view
Quail Hill Park and Trail
So many things to do here including farmers markets and even concerts! The balloon ride is perfect for families
Great Park
Pumpkin patch in the fall and strawberry picking in the spring!
Tanaka Farms
Shopping & Entertainment
One of my favorite places to shop. So many stores and dining options!
Irvine Spectrum Center
Located in Costa Mesa which is close to Irvine. Best mall for designer stores and has such a modern design!
South Coast Plaza
Located in Newport Beach which is near Irvine. Has so many stores and such a pretty place to walk around. Close to the beach too!
Fashion Island
Has a lot of popular retail stores and restaurants. Convenient since there are so many options!
The Market Place
Such a cute and small outdoor mall for small businesses!
The LAB Anti-Mall
Vintage photobooth located in Costa Mesa. Perfect hangout with friends!
BOOTH BY BRYANT
Cutest shopping/dining area by the beach. Love coming here for a girl's night out to take pictures and have dinner!
Lido Marina Village
Go karting, mini golf and laser tag. Perfect for a family day!
Boomers Irvine Park
Cutest museum and so interactive for children!
Pretend City Children's Museum
Paint and design your own ceramic pieces!
Hello Pottery
Dining
Food court with lots of yummy Asian food. Love the BCD and Somi Somi!
Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center
One of my fav Italian spots in the area. Everything is so fresh! Love the truffle garlic bread and vodka pasta!
North Italia
Unlimited pho noodles! Broth is so yummy
SUP Noodle Bar
Rich and creamy broth. One of the best ramen I've had!
