Overview
Irvine is a meticulously planned city of 308,000 in Orange County, incorporated in 1971 and still growing. The city serves as Orange County's de facto business center with major national and international company offices, particularly near Newport Beach and freeway corridors.
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Before you go
Culture
The Irvine Global Village Festival in fall is Orange County's largest multicultural festival and free to attend.
Food
Irvine has excellent Asian dining concentrated at Diamond Jamboree, Culver Plaza, and Walnut Plaza, all built around 99 Ranch Market.
Safety
Irvine ranks as America's safest city per FBI studies. Adults can walk alone at 3AM safely. Minors have an 11PM curfew.
Transport
Metrolink trains connect Irvine Transportation Center to Los Angeles and San Bernardino. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner runs between San Luis Obispo and San Diego.
Weather
Mild climate with winter lows around 48°F and summer highs reaching 90°F. Summer months are essentially dry (June-August under 0.1 inches rain).