Beall Center for Art + Technology

Orange County Great Park is the incredible reincarnation of what was once the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. Encompassing a total of 1,300 acres, more than 200 are currently developed and 688 acres are in planning and design. Already setting new standards as one of the most modern metropolitan parks in the world, the …

This huge park encompasses a variety of different activities, from bike, horse and paddleboat rentals, pony rides for kids, a nature center, playgrounds and snack …

Located inside the beautiful Irvine Regional Park, the zoo is home to animals and plants native to the Southwestern United States. It also features a barnyard with domestic goats, sheep, pot-bellied pigs and …

Music and dance aficionados will want to take advantage of performances. The 756-seat hall is renowned for its intimate atmosphere and superb …

Offers an exciting introduction to the unique flora of coastal California, from Irvine south into Mexico, as well as other …

High-tech art center and gallery focuses on experimental and media …

San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary are comprised of more than 300 acres of restored coastal freshwater wetlands. Twelve miles of trails serve as an oasis for walkers, joggers, and birdwatchers as well as a living laboratory for students, teachers, and the public. The sanctuary is home to 100 different species of …

As part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, this course features a tranquil creek running through tapered fairways, plus gorgeous greens, beautiful lakes, and bull-nosed carved bunkers. Great for golfers at all …

The Great Park Balloon has become an Orange County icon. The 118-foot orange, helium balloon soars into the sky to height of 400 feet and offers an unmatched 360 degree view that spans 40 miles on a clear …

Set around canyons and wetlands, this 18-hole, par 71 course offers picturesque vistas, large rolling greens, and scenic hills. It's also home to the only David Leadbetter Golf Academy in …

The Mountains to Sea Trail takes you on 22-mile journey starting in rugged, oak-filled Weir Canyon. The trail then takes you south toward the coast through five different cities and a portion of unincorporated Orange County — virtually guaranteeing that the only constant on this trek is an exhilarating change of scenery and …

A magical interactive "city" where children have an opportunity to play grown-up by going to work, buying groceries, visiting the doctor and collecting their pay from an …

The history of Irvine is not a long one — in fact, today's growing city celebrated its 40th anniversary in December 2011. But the Irvine region has a long and rich history, dating back to 1878 when James Irvine acquired his business partners’ interests in 168 square miles of future Orange County land for …

The 108-foot-tall Giant Wheel was handcrafted in Italy and glows with 1,400 lights. The shopping center also features an antique-themed …