Guidebook for Irvine
Everything Else
John Wayne Airport station
Airport is only 10-15 minutes away.
University of California Irvine
Walking distance to UCI campus.
John Wayne Airport
18601 Airport WayEasy access airport.
Shopping
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrGreat outdoor shopping mall.
Apple Fashion Island
1113 Newport Center DrClosest Apple store. Just incase.
Afters Ice Cream
18030 Brookhurst StTake a warm glazed donut and cram ice cream inside. Enough said.
Irvine Spectrum Center
Great outdoor shopping experience.
Food Scene
Beachcomber Cafe
15 Crystal CoveGreat surf-side restaurant. Beach is only 10 minutes from house.
Pita Jungle - Newport Beach
1200 Bison AvenueGreat food - great happy hour prices!
Burntzilla
14413 Culver DrFood truck food, without the truck!
Urban Plates
3972 Barranca PkwyMostly organic, good stuff.
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th StCrazy good (and expensive!) donuts.
Starbucks
21181 Newport Coast DrClosest (full sized) Starbucks.
Pacific Whey Cafe
2622 San Miguel DrGood food (walking distance) - 1/2 off bakery items after 6pm!
Entertainment & Activities
Ruby's Diner
1 Balboa PierFun dining with kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rooftop Lounge
1289 S Coast HwyAmazing views!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2655 Pacific Coast HwyGreat selection of healthy foods.
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa BlvdClosest grocery store (and a Starbucks inside!)
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StGreat stuff here. If you don't know TJs, you gotta try it!
Mother's Market & Kitchen
2963 Michelson DrGood grocery store for the organic types.
Arts & Culture
The Lot
999 Newport Center DrDeluxe movie theater with big chairs, assigned seating and food & drink.