People come from all over the world to visit Disneyland, which is 15 miles northwest of hotels in Irvine. Irvine, home of several tech companies, is a large community that's part of the Anaheim metropolitan area in Orange County. It's the home of many big concert festivals at Verizon Amphitheater. The best Irvine hotels are about a half hour drive from Los Angeles and only minutes away from John Wayne Airport.

Irvine Quick Picks and Tips

Conventions

Hotels in Irvine feature convention facilities for business accommodations. Some quality Irvine hotel choices include Hyatt Regency Irvine, Crowne Plaza Hotel and Double Tree Hotel Irvine Spectrum. The Anaheim Convention Center, minutes outside of Irvine is also an excellent choice.

Dining

Irvine has many upscale fine dining establishments such as the Italian restaurant Anaheim White House, steakhouse Aqora Churrascaria and 3-Thirty-3 Waterfront. More casual restaurants include Six Park Grill, Ambrosia and Amelia's.

Major Points of Interest

Irvine Spectrum Center has a fun family atmosphere with a ferris wheel and other rides, restaurants and entertainment and is near hotels in Irvine. Movie lovers can see some of the best independent films at Edwards University Theater.

Shopping

Brea Mall has over 175 stores and is a popular social center. People who love fashion will enjoy clothing stores in Irvine that cater to modern and traditional tastes. Some of the best fashion stores include Black, Starr & Frost, Anne Geddes and Bloomingdale's.

Sports

Irvine is close to the Anaheim Angels Major League baseball team at Edison International Field of Anaheim. The Honda Center is another close sports arena in Anaheim, home of the Ducks NHL hockey team.