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Things to do with kids in Irvine

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Irvine — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Irvine. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Honda Center

    4.6 (9,915)2695 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806, USA

    A well-rated arena in Irvine.

  2. 02

    Newport Beach Pier

    4.7 (18,150)1 Newport Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA

    A well-rated fishing pier in Irvine.

  3. 03

    Great Park

    4.6 (2,425)8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

    A well-rated park in Irvine.

  4. 04

    Discovery Cube Orange County

    4.4 (4,169)2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA

    A well-rated museum in Irvine.

  5. 05

    Irvine Regional Park

    4.8 (8,849)1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, USA

    A well-rated park in Irvine.

  6. 06

    Tanaka Farms

    4.6 (1,715)5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

    A well-rated grocery store in Irvine.

  7. 07

    Crystal Cove State Park

    4.8 (7,264)California, USA

    A well-rated state park in Irvine.

  8. 08

    Irvine Park Railroad

    4.7 (3,830)1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, USA

    A well-rated amusement park in Irvine.

  9. 09

    Santa Ana Zoo

    4.1 (4,631)1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Irvine.

  10. 10

    Mile Square Regional Park

    4.7 (6,892)16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA

    A well-rated park in Irvine.

  11. 11

    Newport Beach Balboa Pier

    4.7 (5,202)1 Balboa Pier #1, Newport Beach, CA 92661, USA

    A well-rated fishing pier in Irvine.

  12. 12

    Huntington State Beach

    4.7 (9,141)21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, USA

    A well-rated state park in Irvine.

  13. 13

    Orange County Zoo

    4.7 (4,081)1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Irvine.

  14. 14

    UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art | Costa Mesa

    4.4 (927)3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Irvine.

  15. 15

    Bowers Museum

    4.7 (2,182)2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Irvine.

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How were these things to do with kids in Irvine chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Irvine, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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