Irvine's mediterranean climate makes it a great place to live and play. The weather is sunny and pleasant with rain occurring primarily during the winter months. Snow occurs only in local mountain regions.
Located in the heart of
Orange County, UCI enjoys the best of what southern California has to offer; beaches, mountains, deserts, with a variety of entertainment, shopping, and restaurants all within easy reach. It makes for a vibrant city which
Lady's Home Journal has ranked first among two hundred others as the best for women across the nation. Likewise, Irvine is considered one of the safest cities compared to other communities of similar size. This is largely due to the careful planning which guides its development, making Irvine the largest planned community in the nation with over 130,000 residents.
Take a virtual tour today of
UCI and the
Best of Irvine.
Destination Irvine - A great resource with information on living in Irvine, the labor market, attractions and more.
Irvine Spectrum - A link to Irvine's largest outdoor shopping plaza and all its amenities.
City of Irvine (offical site)
MyOC - An offshoot of the OC Register newspaper which lists valuable community information.
Irvine Chamber of Commerce
Irvine Unified School District - school listings for children attending elementary, middle, or high school classes.
State of California home page
