Orange district, California, United States

Places to visit near Irvine

Irvine is a city in Orange district, California, United States, home to about 256,927 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 17 parks, 26 churches, 33 temples and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are San Joaquin Marsh Reserve (3 km), Pao Fa Temple (3 km) and UCI Arboretum (4 km).

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Irvine, California
Irvine, Orange district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Irvine at a glance

Location
Orange district, California, United States
Population
about 256,927
Coordinates
33.6695° N, 117.8231° W
Places within 50 km
176 (176 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Irvine

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Irvine: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Irvine

49 parks within 100 km of Irvine. The closest is Heritage Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Irvine

39 churches within 100 km of Irvine. The closest is UCI Arboretum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Irvine

33 temples within 100 km of Irvine. The closest is Temple Hill (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Irvine

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Irvine. The closest is Canyon Park (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Irvine

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Irvine. The closest is San Joaquin Marsh Reserve (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Irvine

21 museums within 100 km of Irvine. The closest is Heritage Museum of Orange County (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Irvine

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Irvine
  2. 4 km Canyon Park · viewpoint, Orange
  3. 5 km Newport Beach California Temple · church, Orange
  4. 5 km UCI Arboretum · church, Orange
  5. 1 km San Joaquin Marsh Reserve · nature spot, Orange
  6. 4 km Pao Fa Temple · Buddhist site, Orange
  7. 3 km Back to Irvine

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    Within 15 km of Irvine

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Irvine by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks1749Heritage Park (7 km)
    Other attractions3544Bunnyhenge (10 km)
    Churches2639UCI Arboretum (4 km)
    Temples3333Temple Hill (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1732Canyon Park (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1831San Joaquin Marsh Reserve (3 km)
    Museums821Heritage Museum of Orange County (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs917Irvine Lake (20 km)
    Beaches & coast811Huntington State Beach (18 km)
    Forts & heritage110Disneyland Monorail (23 km)
    Buddhist sites24Pao Fa Temple (3 km)
    Waterfalls13Blackstar Canyon Waterfall (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Terminal Island (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Baitul Hameed Mosque (53 km)

    Irvine: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Irvine?

    San Joaquin Marsh Reserve (nature spot, about 3 km), Pao Fa Temple (Buddhist site, about 3 km), UCI Arboretum (church, about 4 km), Canyon Park (viewpoint, about 4 km), Newport Beach California Temple (church, about 6 km), Heritage Park (park, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Irvine?

    176 places on Spotwander: 17 parks, 35 other attractions, 26 churches, 33 temples, 17 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest park to Irvine?

    Heritage Park, about 7 km by road; Brywood Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Irvine?

    UCI Arboretum, about 4 km by road; Newport Beach California Temple (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Irvine?

    Temple Hill, about 18 km by road; Radiator Springs Racers (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Irvine?

    Start in Irvine, visit Canyon Park, then Newport Beach California Temple, then UCI Arboretum, then San Joaquin Marsh Reserve, then Pao Fa Temple, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Irvine?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Irvine

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Irvine’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Irvine on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.