John Wayne Airport
John Wayne Airport (SNA), owned and operated by the County of Orange is the only commercial service airport in Orange County, California.
Irvine Spectrum Entertainment Center
Alton and Gateway
Irvine, CA
(714) 450-4900
Edwards 21 movie theaters---3 large screen theaters, the most in the world!. Includes the new I-Max Theater. Saga City is located here too-loaded with the all the new, state-of-the-art video games. Huge selection of virtual games with 3-D rendering and graphics. Average price of a game-$1. There are also indoor and outdoor gift shops, tons of Restaurants, and an out takes photo center.
Irvine Meadows Amphitheater
8808 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA
(949) 885-4515
Surrounded by the Hills in Irvine music buffs will enjoy being entertained by their favorite artist at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, previously known as Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre. The Irvine Verizon Amphitheater is an outdoor concert amphitheatre with reserved seating for 10,418 and lawn-seating for 4,582. Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre changed their name to Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in April 2000. Many great legends have entertained their fans over the years and scheduled events run from Spring to Fall.
Irvine Meadows features concerts of pop, rock and classical music. There are three levels of seating, plus "meadow seating" above the reserved seats where listeners can picnic and enjoy the sounds of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra or big-name rock'n'roll bands. Tickets for concerts here or at many other Orange County sites can be purchased at Ticketmaster locations. Call (949) 740-2000 for information.
Laguna beach
Known for its world-famous festivals, Laguna Beach hosts Festival of the Arts/Pageant of the Masters, Sawdust Festivals an Art-A-Fair, Laguna Music Festival, Plien Air Invitational and Laguna Dance Festival. These annual festivals together will inspire you and allow you to enjoy the talent from many local artists in Laguna Beach. Enjoy events at the Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Art Museum, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, art classes, wine tasting, cooking classes and outdoor activities including beach yoga, kayaking, golfing, surfing and hiking.
During the summer months Laguna Beach Transit operates the Laguna Beach Trolley. The Trolley will give visitors a tour along Laguna Canyon and Pacific Coast Highway were you can enjoy coast breezes and views of the Pacific.
Wild Rivers Waterpark
8770 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 768-9453
Hours: Open daily from Mid May through September
Admission-$25.00 General admission $18.00 Junior admission (under 48" in height) We no longer have admission by age.
This is Orange County's only water park. Here is where you can plummet down fast chutes of water and fling your body headlong into giant pools. This place is designed for letting your kids go crazy. Wild Rivers is easy to find. Just take the Irvine Center Drive exit south from I-405. It's about one half mile on your right, at the same entrance as Irvine Meadows Amphitheater.
OLD TOWN IRVINE
14972 Sand Canyon Ave
Irvine,CA
(714) 551-0909
Hours: Daily
Admission: Free
Directions: I-5, Exit Sand Canyon--on the western edge of the Santa Ana Freeway This long block of restored buildings includes a general store and a blacksmith's shop. They have been converted into a restaurant and hotel, but the tenants were not allowed to change the structure of the buildings, so you can still enjoy their appearance by driving by or dining here.
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