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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
Performing arts theater · University Town Center
Intimate nonprofit venue hosts jazz, dance, author talks, and theater.
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Sushi restaurant · San Joaquin Marsh
High-quality sushi, sashimi, and sake; omakase with seasonal seafood
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Korean restaurant · Turtle Rock
Premium Korean BBQ featuring high-quality meats, table-side service
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Sichuan restaurant · Como
Sichuan Chinese dishes, especially Peking duck, with chic interior
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Conveyor belt sushi restaurant · Westpark
Sushi and Japanese dishes drift past diners on a conveyor belt
Vietnamese restaurant · Irvine Spectrum
Asian fusion eatery with family-style entrées and cocktails
Italian restaurant · Irvine Spectrum
Authentic Neapolitan pizza, wood-fired ovens, Italian imports
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Produce market · Oak Creek
Organic & conventional produce, U-pick berries, gift shop, event space
Dim sum restaurant · Westpark
Authentic Hong Kong dim sum, baked pork buns, sticky rice
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Brewery · Oak Creek
Craft brewery & smokehouse with BBQ, spirits, events, and dog-friendly patio