Best Nightlife in the City of Irvine: Irvine Spectrum Center

The Irvine Spectrum Center, with it friendly atmosphere and lively, Orange County street experience, is a destination for anyone, whether it be with family or just hanging out with friends. Located just off the I-405 freeway in Irvine, it is situated in central Orange County and reasonably close to downtown Los Angeles. Retail stores are open on average from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. depending on the day, usually weekends being open a little later. Dining and entertainment venues tend to be open a little longer, averaging from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. The Irvine Spectrum is a destination spot where the whole family can have fun and there's something for everyone, with a variety of dining, shopping and nightlife activities for any one, any age.

There are many choices to choose from for dining, depending on your mood or the amount you're willing to spend. Most of the more expensive restaurants in the Irvine Spectrum Center average about $10-15 dollars a plate, which in comparison with other places, seems like a great deal. Here are a few examples of the dining variety offered at the Irvine Spectrum Center:

The Yard House: Casual American dining with an extensive draft beer selection.

California Pizza Kitchen: This restaurant offers a delicious alternative to fast food pizzas; California Pizza Kitchen offers a large assortment of pizzas, pastas and desserts. Definitely worth a stop!

Champps Restaurant and Bar: Perfect for anyone who loves to watch sports while eating, Champps offers varieties from salads to steaks. The best part of this place is the 15 televisions with every sport imaginable playing at the same time.

The Cheesecake Factory: Despite the name, the Cheesecake factory offers a wide variety of American classic foods as well as desserts.

While the list could go on and on, these are only a few of the great restaurants the Irvine Spectrum offers. There are also Asian restaurants, Casual Dining and Fast Food options.

Entertainment also is provided, whether for nightlife or just a weekend. Located in the Irvine Spectrum is a Dave and Busters, which is like a play area for adults, filled with games, food, pool tables and bars. The Improv Comedy Club offers ample laughs, or visit the nearby Edwards Movie theatre with IMAX.

A variety of coffee shops, yogurt or ice cream shops and lots of outdoor seating and a marketplace offer casual nightlife experiences. Since the Irvine Spectrum is such a laid back location, there's no need to stress about finding parking or crowds.

Shopping is a main attraction in the Irvine Spectrum Center. Shops ranging from Nordstrom's to Hot Topics and a good amount of boutique style stores cater to almost every shopping taste. Some shops are located outside in a marketplace style layout, as well as the bigger stores in a mall type setting.

The Irvine Spectrum Center is a location that aims to please any visitor. The outdoor type setting makes it perfect to stroll through the shops, turning a shopping venture into an exciting, different and thoroughly enjoyable experience. The dining choices are a perfect end to a long day of shopping or a great way to start off the night. The entertainment is a fun way to hang out with friends or family with a movie at the theatre, or some games at Dave and Busters.

The Irvine Spectrum Center really has it all in one close location. The atmosphere and nightlife are lively and fun, with a guarantee you'll be back