Irvine, California Fun Facts

Heading to Irvine California? Then this is a fun place to go. Did you know that Irvine is the "Safest Big City in America"? Yes, it's true. The FBI crime ranking of cities over 100,00 population has given Irvine this accolade for six consecutive years.

Here are some other fun facts you probably never knew about Irvine.

Population and Size

Irvine has a population of 212,793 and covers an area of nearly 65 square miles. It's the 98th largest city in the United States.

Cultural Diversity

The 2008 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey revealed 47% Caucasian, 36% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 2% Black and 6% other.

Location

Located in the center of Orange County, Calif., Irvine is just 45 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego.

Climate

Irvine's average temperature in January is 56 degrees and average temperature in August is 71 degrees. Precipitation average 10-13 inches per year.

Green Space

• Community Parks 18
• Neighborhood Parks 35
• Athletic Infields 41
• Sports Fields 125 acres
• Off-Street Bicycle Trails 40.5 miles
• Open Space/Greenbelts 2,202 acres
• Streetscape 570 acres
• Trees 55,500

Interesting Facts

Irvine was incorporated as a city in 1971.

Irvine is one of the nation's largest planned urban communities.

Transportation

Whether traveling by air, train, bus or car, Irvine is conveniently located near Interstates 5 and 405, as well as Routes 73 and 55. The Irvine Transportation Center offers Amtrak and Metrolink service.

John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Located less than five miles from Irvine's city center, the airport is served by commercial and commuter airlines, including Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United and US Airways.

Room Tax:10% Sales Tax: 8.75%

Total Number of Irvine Hotel Rooms 3,380

536 Hyatt Regency

485 Irvine Marriott

335 Crowne Plaza

252 Doubletree Hotel

293 Embassy Suites

292 Hilton Irvine

208 Atrium Hotel

174 Residence Inn - Airport

153 Courtyard by Marriott - Airport

149 Homestead Suites

147 La Quinta Inn & Suites

132 Spring Hill Suites

122 Candlewood Suites

112 Residence Inn - Irvine Spectrum

Total Square Feet of Irvine Meeting Space 114,616

Attractions

• Barclay Theatre
• Irvine Historical Museum
• Irvine Museum
• Irvine Regional Park
• Irvine Valley College Performing Arts
• Miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails
• Orange County Great Park
• Pretend City Children's Museum
• Sports facilities: Bren Events Center and William Wollett Jr. Aquatic Center
• Three golf courses
• Three major retail and lifestyle centers
• Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Irvine is located with a 20-minute drive to the area's famous beaches, golfing, outdoor adventure and world-famous attractions.

Within 25 Miles

• Angel Stadium of Anaheim
• Balboa Pavilion
• Crystal Cathedral
• Dana Point Harbor
• Disneyland® Park
• Festival of Arts - Pageant of the Masters
• Fullerton Arboretum
• Heritage Historic Park
• Honda Center, Home of the Anaheim Ducks NHL Team
• International Surfing Museum
• Irvine Park Railroad
• Knott's Berry Farm
• Mission San Juan Capistrano
• Newport Harbor and Nautical Museum
• Orange County Fairgrounds
• Orange County Performing Arts Center
• Richard Nixon Library
• Sawdust Festival

Check out this great city for yourself!

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