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Disneyland Park California
Starting May 16, 2025, Disneyland Resort will launch a year-long 70th anniversary celebration! Centered around the theme "Celebrate Happy," the resort will unveil exclusive global experiences to honor seven decades of magic and joy. The parks will be adorned with 70th anniversary-themed décor, while Mickey Mouse and friends debut special outfits. Interactive surprises await at select attractions. Limited-time ticket offers include 3-day and new 4-day tickets (upgradeable for park-hopper and Lightning Lane Multi Pass). The celebration runs through summer 2026—plan your visit now to experience Disney's "Rainbow of Happiness"! In 1955, Walt, the father of Disney, built California Disneyland in Los Angeles, which is the world's first original Disney theme park. The park is located within the California Disney Resort. There are two main parks: Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. The two parks are adjacent to each other. Visitors can visit both parks at one time and experience the joyful magic of Disney World. Come and enter the land of fairy tales and meet classic characters such as Mickey, Minnie, Disney princesses, Avengers, and Star Wars heroes. △ Step into fairy-tale worlds filled with Character sightings, attractions and more! △ Enjoy a leisurely stroll through small-town America—you'll love the turn-of-the-century charm! △ Explore this out-of-this-world land, where you can live your adventure in a galaxy far, far away!Anaheim · 18.3km from Irvine
Disneyland Resort California
Disneyland Resort California is an entertainment resort in Anaheim, California, USA. It is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its experiences division, featuring two theme parks (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure), three hotels, and the Disney Downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Disneyland Park features Sleeping Beauty Castle as its landmark, with scenes from the fairy tale displayed inside. The Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge area recreates the streets of Batuu from the movies, where visitors can board the Millennium Falcon. Classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, and Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square have been operating for decades, with daytime parades often winding through the park. At Disney California Adventure Park, Cars Land is modeled after the desert town from the movie, with Radiator Springs Racers remaining a perennial favorite. The Avengers Campus offers thrilling experiences like Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout! and an interactive shooting adventure with Spider-Man. Over at Pixar Pier, the Incredicoaster races along the bay. At night, Disneyland lights up the sky with castle fireworks, while Disney California Adventure dazzles with a grand water and light show on the lake. Given the resort's size and long queues for popular attractions, two full days are recommended to fully explore both parks—hit the top rides early, then explore at leisure. Keep an eye out for hidden Mickey easter eggs scattered throughout the parks, as spotting them adds to the fun. After the parks close, head to Downtown Disney for dining and shopping to cap off your day. Disneyland was the company's first theme park, and also a theme park built by Walt Disney, which opened on July 17, 1955. Disney California Adventure Park is a theme park based on Disney's interpretation of California, which opened on February 8, 2001.Anaheim · 18.4km from Irvine
Disney California Adventure Park
This is a Disney adventure park themed around California. Originally conceived as "experiencing all of California in one day," the park's entrance once featured a replica of the Golden Gate Bridge, vividly showcasing the state's captivating culture and rich history—the very essence the "paradise park" aimed to convey. Disney California Adventure Park opened on February 8, 2001. Originally the parking lot for Disneyland, it has since evolved into a vibrant theme park featuring rides, shopping, and dining. From Cars Land and Buena Vista Street to Pixar Pier, Avengers Campus, and San Fransokyo Square, the park has continuously expanded over the years, with even more exciting additions planned for the future.Anaheim · 17.9km from Irvine
Laguna Beaches
Laguna Beachesare located in the southern part of Orange County, California, United States, and are an artistic attraction nestled between hills and the sea. The coastal area features numerous scenic coves and beaches, among which Main Beach is a representative public space in the city. They boast gentle, expansive sandy beaches, and the wide coastline is perfect for walking, relaxing, and enjoying the ocean views. A boardwalk connects the beach areas, where visitors can stroll in the sea breeze, watch beach volleyball games, and soak up the relaxed holiday atmosphere unique to the California coast. On sunny days, sunbathers and visitors gather here, bringing the beach to life. With their sunny beaches, magnificent ocean views, deep-rooted artistic traditions, and rich ecological experiences, they showcase the unique charm of a Southern California coastal city.Laguna Beach · 15.7km from Irvine
Newport Beach
Newport Beach is located in California, USA, and is a renowned vacation destination famous for its stunning coastline and diverse water activities. As a versatile coastal attraction, it draws visitors from around the world, offering experiences ranging from relaxation to thrilling adventures. The beach's expansive sandy shores and warm sunshine make it an ideal spot for sunbathing and beach sports. Water activities are a major highlight here, where visitors can enjoy surfing, sailing boats, kayaking, and more, embracing the joy of the ocean. For nature enthusiasts, nearby Balboa Island and the Newport Bay Ecological Reserve provide opportunities for hiking and birdwatching. Additionally, the area boasts a wide variety of dining and shopping options, from seafood restaurants to boutique stores. Regularly held festivals and art exhibitions allow visitors to immerse themselves in local culture. Whether for a family vacation or a friends' getaway, Newport Beach offers an array of activities and unforgettable experiences for every visitor.Newport Beach · 14.5km from Irvine
Great Park
Located in Irvine, California, the United States, Orange County Great Park is a multi-purpose urban park formerly the decommissioned El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. The park covers a large area and has multiple trails and bike paths suitable for hikers and cyclists. Visitors can enjoy fresh air and beautiful natural scenery here while observing rich flora and fauna. There are multiple picnic areas and barbecue facilities in the park, which are perfect for families and friends to enjoy outdoor dining and gatherings. Orange County Park also provides a variety of sports facilities, including tennis courts, basketball courts and football fields, to meet the sports needs of different ages and interests. In addition, the children's playground in the park provides a safe and fun activity space for young visitors to play to their heart's content. In short, Orange County Park is not only a showcase of natural beauty, but also an important part of Irvine community life. It provides people with an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy outdoor activities and get in close contact with nature.Irvine · 4.9km from downtown
Knott's Berry Farm
Knott's Berry Farm is located in the northwest of Disneyland. The farm has theme parks such as Mexican Festival Village and Snoopy Camp. The founder Mrs. Knott's dinner is very famous. The restaurant attached to it still serves the chicken meal. Don't forget to try it when you go to the park. Knott's Berry Farm is a true representation of the Western Frontier Period and the Gold Rush, allowing visitors to travel back in time to an American village in the Western era. Snoopy, Charlie Brown and his friends, the souls of the park, show up more often to take pictures and shake hands with everyone. Outside the park gate is a shopping street, in addition to restaurants and various jams of Knott's brand, you can also buy Snoopy related products and souvenirs. People who like Snoopy should not miss this place. The division of the park is not very obvious, but it can be roughly divided into children's area, play area and ghost town. The children's area is on the right side of the gate, and all the amusement facilities are mainly for children. The amusement area is dominated by the thrilling roller coaster: "Supreme Scream" combines the characteristics of free fall and high-altitude bounce, allowing passengers to fall vertically from the top of the 30-story tower 77 meters to the ground to experience the feeling of soul and soul. The wood-structured Ghost Rider roller coaster is 1382 meters long. It takes passengers to dive down from the top of 36 meters at a speed of 3.14G. With the sound of wood shaking, you will be tense and dark. land. The "Perilous Plunge" is a yacht that swoops down from a 39-meter-high waterway at a nearly vertical 75-degree angle. At the moment of contact with the water, the water splashed up to more than 20 meters, which guaranteed to soak the whole body of the people on the boat and nearby, and no one was spared! Ghost Town is a re-enactment of the classic American West. You can experience the fun of sifting gold in streams, ride horse-drawn carriages and steam trains in the 1880s to speed through the backcountry Indian Railways, or ride back in time to 60 million years ago to experience the prehistoric universe, Dinosaur rampage. There are also overhead roller coasters and an expedition to the mines. When you are tired of playing, you can visit the ghost town and bring some souvenirs home. Knott's Berry Farm launches the "Knott's ScaryFarm" that scares people to death every year during Halloween, and it is the highlight of the Los Angeles Ghost Festival! At this time, the whole park was filled with a gloomy and miserable atmosphere. More than 500 ghosts and ghosts haunted in the dark night. They rushed out to greet you at any time and told you to "don't approach strangers"; You hugged from behind, only to hear screaming screams all over the garden, it was terrifying! Led by Avella After Darkness, every night at the "Happy Theater" in the park, a terrifying surprise night is performed, which is as terrifying as any horror movie.Buena Park · 26.1km from Irvine
Universal Studios Hollywood
Explore iconic movie scenes, join immersive photo activities, enjoy upgraded tours, and indulge in themed food and collectibles. Explore Hollywood's grand movie street scenes and discover behind-the-scenes insights into film production. Explore the magical world of Harry Potter and discover the mysterious Hogwarts Castle Step into the Super Mario™ world on Super Nintendo and get ready for Mario Kart™. Experience thrilling roller coasters and realistic movie scenesLos Angeles · 72.1km from Irvine
Boomers Irvine
A large playground with golf courses, go-karts, bumper boats and other rides is a good place for leisure.Irvine · 3.9km from downtown
Spectrum SunWheel
Spectrum SunWheel is located in Irvine, Orange County, and stands 132 feet tall. As the gondolas slowly rise, passengers can not only take in the magnificent views of the entire Orange County, but on clear days, they can even see the Pacific Ocean in the distance. The audio system and programmable LED lighting inside the spacious gondolas make the ride even more immersive. Beyond the high-altitude views, the Spectrum SunWheel itself is a visual feast, equipped with over 50,000 energy-efficient LED lights capable of displaying more than 16 million brilliant colors. Even just standing in the courtyard below, gazing up at this colorful light show is mesmerizing. What's more, the Spectrum SunWheel is located within the popular Irvine Spectrum Center in Southern California. After the ride, visitors can shop at nearby stores, dine at numerous restaurants, or relax by the fountain, enjoying a holiday that combines shopping, dining, and entertainment.Irvine · 6.2km from downtown
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Disneyland Park California
Anaheim · 18.3km from IrvineImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeDisneyland Resort California
Anaheim · 18.4km from IrvineBook now for today, Cancel anytimeDisney California Adventure Park
Anaheim · 17.9km from IrvineBook now for today, Cancel anytimeLaguna Beaches
Laguna Beach · 15.7km from IrvineNewport Beach
Newport Beach · 14.5km from IrvineGreat Park
Irvine · 4.9km from downtownKnott's Berry Farm
Buena Park · 26.1km from IrvineBook now for tomorrowUniversal Studios Hollywood
Los Angeles · 72.1km from IrvineImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeBoomers Irvine
Irvine · 3.9km from downtownSpectrum SunWheel
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What travellers say about Irvine
Anonymous user14 October 2026
5.0
Ticketing is convenient and quick.
The world's first Disney park is a bit old, and the castle looks somewhat shabby, but it's the first one! The fun atmosphere remains undiminished, and the food prices inside the park are reasonable, similar to those outside, and the taste is also good.
Visiting both parks in one day is perfectly feasible.
Disneyland Park California
EN−26 February 2026
5.0
It felt a little different from Disney Resort in Japan! It was exciting to ride Cars, a ride that doesn't exist in Japan!
Disneyland Resort California
Anonymous user20 August 2026
5.0
This place is worth the visit. I will go again but with my daughter dor the second time. My innee child is sooo happy
Disney California Adventure Park
YoYo_1I8Q7O5O1 August 2026
5.0
The water at Laguna Beach was exceptionally clear; you could see the rocks at the bottom. There weren't many people on the beach; an old man strolled leisurely with a metal detector. As the tide receded, small puddles were revealed, and children squatted down watching the sea anemones retract and expand. A cool sea breeze blew, the waves crashed, and the sun made everyone sleepy. Climbing up the hillside, the sea below was a truly beautiful blue, much more so than in the photos.
Laguna Beaches
翱翔的大鲨鱼13 July 2021
4.0
After going to Baboa Island, you can stop by here. There is a very good seafood restaurant by the beach. Here you can enjoy the sunset while having dinner. This is the Bulewater Grill, which is easy to find in Newport Beach.
Newport Beach
蓝星旅行者28 July 2025
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Great Park
_TI***xl7 October 2026
4.0
Lovely park to visit with amazing rides & low crowds! Best for thrill seekers with some kiddy rides as well. Worth a visit!
Knott's Berry Farm
雾岛吟-14 October 2026
4.0
The park is divided into upper and lower sections. While the foot traffic isn't huge, buying a Fastpass (FP) enhances the experience. The Studio Tour, as Universal Studios LA's most iconic attraction, is unique to Universal Studios and cannot be experienced at other locations. Sitting at the back of the bus is recommended for a more enjoyable experience.
Universal Studios Hollywood
coo***an7 March 2020
5.0
Maybe a little pricey but lots of fun for kids and families. Took my 10 year old niece and her friends here recently and we all had a blast. Wristbands is worth a visit if you have a few hours. Going on the go karts and bumper boats was the best experience. The mini golf course was good but could use some updating. Overall a great time for the whole family.
Boomers Irvine
