Located in the center of Orange County, Irvine is a convenient gateway to a true Southern California vacation. Visitors can enjoy golfing, miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, shopping, arts, culture, diverse dining, events, activities and the city’s close proximity to the area’s popular beaches and world-famous attractions.
Destination Irvine BlogFrom shopping and dining to family-friendly activities and outdoor recreation, local bloggers share their experiences.
Calendar of EventsYear-round activities and events in Irvine and the surrounding area.
Arts Humanize the Airport Experience
The Airport Arts Program presents museum quality exhibitions, provides periodic special programs in conjunction with the exhibitions and sponsors a county-wide Annual Student Art Contest/Exhibition. more
Hyatt Regency Irvine Gives Women What They Want
It’s said that women comprise 50 percent of frequent fliers, make 70 percent of all travel decisions and will spend some $125 billion on travel this year. So, it’s no wonder Hyatt Regency Irvine, a premier hotel in Southern California, is establishing “The Women’s Experience” program. more
Press Trip Request
Destination Irvine can assist qualified travel media on assignment or in search of stories and editorial coverage by providing Irvine story ideas, information and recommendations, and coordinating suggested itineraries. more
Born to travel and tell the tale. President Emeritus of the international Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of SATW, and the Society of Professional Journalists. I'm known as The Epicurean Explorer.
