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Rated the number one place to live in the nation, Irvine is one of the largest planned urban communities and safest cities. Located in Orange County, Irvine is ideally situated forty miles south of Los Angeles and forty miles north of San Diego.
Irvine offers a range of activities that appeal to all ages including numerous community parks with recreational and educational programs and classes, swimming, tennis and softball facilities, championship golf courses, and beautifully landscaped pedestrian trails. The Irvine Spectrum Center, a perfect retreat for the whole family, hosts 37 entertainment venues, shops and a 21-screen Edwards Theatre and 6 1/2 story Imax 3-D theatre.
Just beyond the city limits lie such attractions as Fashion Island, a beautiful outdoor shopping mall, with restaurants, a Farmer's Market and outdoor summer jazz concerts; South Coast Plaza, a shopping mall with over 300 shops and upscale boutiques; Orange County Performing Arts Center, which includes the 3,000 seat Segerstrom Hall; and several theme parks including Disneyland, California Adventure Park, and Knott's Berry Farm.
Exquisite beaches lining the coast include Laguna Beach, home of Pageant of the Masters Festival and a paradise for scuba divers, surfers and local artists, and quaint beach towns such as Corona del Mar, Newport Beach and Balboa Island each with their own gift and clothing boutiques, gourmet dining and vast recreational outdoor activities. |
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