William R. Mason Regional Park (714) 854-2491
18712 University Dr
Hours: Open daily to sunset Fees: Small parking Fee
A day use park near the UCI campus. Mason Regional park has a nice lake with ducks. Barbecue fire rings and playground equipment make it a good place for a picnic stop. There are bicycle trails, fitness parcourse trails where you can jog and stop and exercise, a Frisbee golf course, horseshoe pits and volleyball courts. Hobbyists use the lake to sail their model sailboats. There is also a nature trail and interpretive programs.

Irvine Spectrum (714) 966-5600
Alton Parkway and Irvine Center Drive
3rd weekend in June
The three day event has several booths that radiate around its perimeter. Several sound stages feature rock, country, reggae and jazz bands that entertain the thousands of residents who come to sample cuisine from dozens of Orange County’s favorite restaurants. Wine tasting and a special entertainment area reserved for children are popular features.

UCI Arboretum (714) 856-5833
Campus Drive and Jamboree
Hours: Monday through Saturday 9am to 3pm
Admission: Donation
Directions: Just south of the Campus-Jamboree intersection- look for a small service road. Watch for a banner that says UCI Arboretum. This campus arboretum is dedicated to preserving endangered plants around the globe.

Turtle Rock Nature Center (714) 854-8151
1 Sunnyhill
Hours: Monday through Wednesday 2pm to 4 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm You may see some wild animals as you stroll along the paths of this little park. Inside the Nature Center are snakes, raccoons, and turtles on display at eye level for youngsters. Exhibits are informative, and illustrate how we can protect the environment.

Irvine Regional Park & Zoo
(714) 633-2022
Featuring a petting zoo.

Shopping Centers
The Market Place
I-5 at Jamboree,
Tustin/Irvine
Description: With more than 100 stores to choose from and an exciting selection of dining and entertainment choices, The Market Place offers variety, value and fun.

Golf Courses
El Toro Golf Course Irvine                   (949) 726-2577
Oak Creek Golf Club Irvine                 (949) 653-7300
Rancho San Joaquin G.C. Irvine         (949) 786-5522
Strawberry Farms Golf Course Irvine   (949) 551-1811