Welcome to Irvine
The city of Irvine is attracting businesses, educators, and families from across the globe due its thriving economy, top-rated schools, and endless sports, recreation, and lifestyle amenities. At the heart of Irvine is the Orange County Great Park. Originally the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, Great Park spans approximately 1,300 acres. Amenities include world-class sports parks, ice rinks, art exhibitions, and the iconic orange Great Park Balloon. When it comes to personal enrichment, Irvine offers endless programs for youth, adults, and seniors. Irvine is centrally located in Orange County close to both the 5 and 405 freeways, shopping, dining, and just a short drive to Laguna Beach.
Fun Facts:
- Incorporated: 1971
- Size: 66 Square Miles
- Elevation: 45 Feet
- Population: 307,670
- Media Age: 34
- City Flower: Lily of the Nile
- City Tree: Camphor
- City Vegetable: Asparagus
- City Insect: Western Swallowtail Butterfly
- School Districts: Irvine Unified School District
- Primary Neighborhoods: Cypress Village, Great Park, Northwood, Oak Creek, Portola Springs, Quail Hill, Stonegate, Turtle Rock, University Park, Walnut, Westpark, Woodbridge, Woodbury
- Luxury Neighborhoods: Shady Canyon, Orchard Hills, Laguna Altura, Turtle Ridge
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