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A beloved nonprofit where kids learn through play in a mini city. Honored in May 2025 as the district’s Nonprofit of the Year and preparing to expand at the Great Park, it’s both educational and very Irvine.
Interactive mini-city where kids learn through play in diverse roles
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618 Get directions
Sandwich shop · Oak Creek
Creative grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, burgers, and parmesan fries
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Playground · Rancho San Joaquin
Giant blocks, sand, slides, and climbing for creative play
Pizza restaurant · University Town Center
NY-style pizza, garlic knots, quick lunches, student favorite
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Dim sum restaurant · Westpark
Authentic Hong Kong dim sum, baked pork buns, sticky rice
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Sushi restaurant · San Joaquin Marsh
High-quality sushi, sashimi, and chirashi, plus sake
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Hot pot restaurant · Westpark
Sichuan hot pot with noodle dancers, DIY sauce bar, and robots
Pizza restaurant · Frances
Neighborhood pizzeria with thick-crust pies & fresh ingredients
Korean barbecue restaurant · El Camino Real
Tableside Korean BBQ with prime beef, pork, stews & combos
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Restaurant · San Joaquin Marsh
Classic noodle soups with rich broths and hand-crafted noodles.
Restaurant · Irvine Spectrum
Upscale Korean BBQ with table-side grilling and modern decor