Irvine CA Tourism and Sightseeing

Irvine Travel At a Glance

Best Time to Visit Irvine California
Irvine is a great year-round destination. It's perfect for a visit anytime. Keep in mind that the town is only a short drive to Disneys Magic Kingdom, and if thats on your itinerary you may want to come after school starts again to beat part of the crowds. The University of Californias Irvine campus, Pepperdine University, and Concordia University also attract crowds during points in the academic year. Click Here to find hotels in Irvine. If you need additional visitor information for Irvine, Click Here.

Average Irvine Weather
May through September are extremely dry; dont expect to need your umbrellas. January through March, you can expect an average rainfall of around two inches a month. Year-round mean average temperatures range from the mid-50s through the low 70s. December is the coolest month with average highs hitting 67 and average lows hitting 40. The warmest month is August with average highs of 84 degrees. Year-round the weather is pleasant and sunny.

Transportation
Amtrak California's Pacific Surfliner trains stop in Irvine. Amtrak San Joaquin Motor Coaches also stop at Irvine, providing all-day connections to and from the San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento. Ten commercial air carriers serve John Wayne/Orange County Airport; numerous shuttle services are available at the airport. The Orange County Transportation Authority, which can be telephoned at (714) 636-7433, provides bus service within Irvine. Car travel is the most convenient way to get around; Alamo, Hertz, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and National all have airport locations.

In-Season Costs
Irvine is always expensive. If you can find a hotel priced at less than $100 a night, grab it! Expect to pay around $150 nightly for a hotel stay unless you find a special rate. While you could easily spend $50 per person for a nice dinner with wine in Irvine, youll find the standard array of fast food options if youre cutting costs or in a hurry. If you are in Irvine for a lengthy stay, expect to spend quite a bit on gasoline; there are just too many interesting things within an hour's drive to stop yourself.

California Tourism - Irvine Attractions, Activities and Day Trips
Laguna Beach is the perfect low-stress day trip. Its only 12 miles away, which makes it accessible after work for road warriors working in Irvine. Then, of course, theres Disney, almost everyones favorite destination sits approximately 10 miles from Irvine. Want a slightly more urban scene? Los Angeles is only 45 miles from Irvine, making it ideal for a day trip. Just be wary of the traffic.

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