Transportation
Local Transportation Services
Company Type Phone Additional Information
Bus 714-636-7433 Mobile app available Orange County Transportation Area (OCTA)
Bus 323.GO.METRO Regional bus, light rail and subway. LA Metro (323-466-3876)
Carpool 949-724-6288 Run through Irvine Transportation Network Carpooling Services
Vanpool OC 949-724-6288 Irvine Transportation Network. Many options included through the
website.
Vanpooling Services OC Vanpool LA The Metro Vanpool Program is one of the largest publicly funded vanpool programs in the United States. With nearly 1,300 vanpools bringing commuters into Los Angeles County every month, Metro Vanpooling Services LA Vanpool helps take 6,000 cars off the road every week day.
Private Transportation Services
Company Type Phone Additional Information
Rideshare Service 800-353-8237 Mobile app available Uber
Rideshare Service 855-865-9553 Mobile app available Lyft
Taxi Service 714-999-9999 Traditional Taxi. Fares vary. Yellowcab
Rideshare Service 866-494-7227 Please see website for specific costs Zipcar
Private Bus Services
Company Type Phone Additional Information
Bus Service 877-462-6342 Private bus service. Fares vary. Megabus
Bus Service 800-231-2222. Private bus service. Fares vary. Greyhound
Bus Service 888-834-9336 Private bus service. Fares vary. Hoang Transportation
Bus Service [email protected] Private bus service. Fares vary. CA Shuttle Bus
Bus Service 714-636-7433, extension Shuttle service operated by OCTA which serves residents, employees iShuttle 2 and employers in the Irvine Spectrum Area and the Irvine Business Complex (IBC) by taking commuters and residents to and from work and home.
Train Services
Company Type Phone Additional Information
Train 800-872-7245 Pacific Surfliner Train Line (Servicing Orange County): Amtrak Train San Luis Obispo - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles - San Diego
Train 800-371-5465 Orange County Line and Inland Empire Line Metrolink Servicing: Downtown LA – Oceanside - San Bernardin.
Alternative Transportation
Company Type Phone Additional Information
REXidence Bicycle 949-449-9919 Rents beach cruisers $125 total (per semester session/ 10 weeks) $100 deposit (given back when bike is returned) $25 service fee
Bicycle 949-863-1982 Bicycle Rentals (10% off with student ID) Trails End Cycling Center
Electric Bikes 949-274-7944 Bike Rentals and Electric Bike Rentals (no overnight rentals) Pedego Electric Bikes Irvine
Public Libraries
Libraries Near Irvine & Cerritos Campus
Library Address Phone Additional Information
345 E. Main Street 714-544-7725 Public Library near Irvine Campus Tustin Library Tustin, CA 92780
4512 Sandburg Way 949-786-4001 Public Library near Irvine Campus University Park Library Irvine, CA 92612
18025 Bloomfield Ave 562-916-1350 Public Library near Cerritos Campus Cerritos Library Cerritos, CA 90703
18801 Elaine Ave 562-865-6614 Public Library near Cerritos Campus LA County Library - Artesia Artesia, CA 90701 Library
What to do in Irvine?
Entertainment
Company Type Phone Additional Information
Amusement Park 949-559-8341 Racetrack, Batting Cages, Laser Tag, Arcade, Mini Golf Course Boomers
Go-kart race track 949-239-7586 High Speed Go-Kart Racing K1 Speed
Golf Course Affordable golf course Costa Mesa Country Club 714-540-7500
Bowling Alley 714-258-2695 Close Proximity Bowlmor Orange County
Bowling Alley 949-786-9625 Close Proximity Irvine Lanes
Malls
Mall Type Phone Additional Information
Outdoor Mall 949-790-4871 Dining, Shopping, Ferris Wheel, Movie Theatre, and more Irvine Spectrum
Outdoor Mall 949-721-2000 Dining, Shopping, Movie Theatre, and more Fashion Island
Mall 800-782-8888 Large Luxurious Mall South Coast Plaza
Movie Theatres
Theater Type Phone Additional Information
Movie Theater Close Proximity AMC Tustin 14 at The District 714-258-7036
Movie Theater 949-733-3795 Close Proximity AMC Classic Woodbridge 5
Movie Theater 844-462-7342 Theatre within the Irvine Spectrum Regal Edwards Irvine Spectrum
Movie Theater 844-462-7342 Close Proximity Regal Edwards Market Place
Restaurants
Restaurant Type Phone Additional Information
Fast Food 800-786-1000 California’s most famous fast food eatery In-N-Out Burger
Cuban Eatery 714-556-0176 Every Thursday they have a super burger special Habana
949-222-0688 Highest rated sushi in Irvine Oo Toro Sushi Japanese Food/Sushi
Modern American 949-387-2600 Locally, sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients Urban Plates Restaurant
Sandwich/Sub Shop 657-212-5770 New, close, and popular The Sandwich Society
Korean BBQ 949-559-9678 Located in Heritage Square Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
Grocery Stores/Shopping
Grocery Store Type Phone Additional Information
Grocery Store 949-851-3161 Closest National Store Ralphs
Super Store 949-623-7467 Walking Distance Walmart Supercenter
Health Conscious 714-566-7650 Close and popular for organic products Whole Foods Market Grocery Store
Grocery Store with a 949-208-3487 Walking Distance Seafood City Supermarket Seafood Specialty
Non-Traditional 714-424-9304 Popular grocery store Trader Joe’s Supermarket
Banks
Bank Type Phone Additional Information
National Bank 949-862-7430 Located close to Westcliff University Wells Fargo Bank
National Bank 949-260-5800 Located close to Westcliff University Bank of America
National Bank 714-556-9270 Located close to Westcliff University U.S. Bank
Bank 714-824-3070 Located close to Westcliff University Farmers & Merchants Bank
National Bank 949-255-1882 Located close to Westcliff University Chase Bank
Credit Union 888-354-6228 Located close to Westcliff University Orange County's Credit Union
Other Important Institutions
Government Resource Type Phone Additional Information
DMV 800-777-0133 Provides driver’s licenses and conducts driving examinations DMV
DMV 714-703-2632 Driver’s license information can be found here DMV Occupational Licensing
Social Security Office 800-772-1213 Provides Social Security Number cards and information Social Security
Disability Insurance 800-480-3287 Provides general program information or data about State Disability EDD - Disability Insurance Office Insurance Office
Police Department 949-724-7000 In case of an immediate emergency, call 911 instead of the number Irvine Police Department listed
Clerk Recorder 714-834-2500 Handles property records, marriage licenses and ceremonies, birth Orange County Clerk Recorder and death certificates, and many other services
Post Office 714-667-6733 Send mail and receive packages US Post Office
Health and Wellness
Medical Center Type Phone Additional Information
Hospital 714-378-7000 Open 24 hours and has emergency room MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
Hospital 714-633-9111 Open 24 hours and has emergency room St. Joseph Hospital
Hospital 949-764-4624 Open 24 hours and has emergency room Hoag Hospital Irvine
Urgent Care 949-222-2722 Most useful for situations that are not immediate emergencies Irvine Urgent Care
Health Care Center 949-932-5000 Health care plans for health and disease prevention Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Irvine Medical Center
1) 1421 E 17th St 714-922-4100 Website and phone number are the same for all locations. Planned Parenthood (3 Close Santa Ana, CA 92705 Locations) 2) 700 S Tustin St Orange, CA 92705 3) 1520 Nutmeg Pl Ste 101 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Cultural Areas
District Address Phone Additional Information
Cesar Chavez & N 213-680-0243 Experience great Chinese culture through authentic shops and Chinatown Broadway, restaurants Los Angeles, CA 90012
Los Angeles, CA 90010 213-272-6618 Popular for Korean food and shops Koreatown Koreatown, Wilshire Center
Historic Filipinotown, Los N/A Filipinotown welcomes everyone who wants to experience genuine Historic Filipinotown Angeles, CA 90026 Filipino culture and get to know about Filipino history
Just Past the corner of 714-895-796 Known for great Vietnamese food Little Saigon Bolsa and Magnolia Street. Westminster, California.
18792 Pioneer Blvd (562) 924-5652 Popular destination for everyone who is seeking to experience Indian Little India Village Artesia, CA 90701 culture
845 N Alameda St N/A Also known as La Plaza at Olvera Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 El Pueblo Historical Monument and La Placita in the heart of Los Angeles.
319 E 2nd St 213-293-5822 Famous for having great Japanese restaurants Little Tokyo Los Angeles, CA 90012
Popular Locations in Southern California
Place / Attraction Address Phone Additional Information
5905 Wilshire Blvd 323-857-6000 Largest art museum in the western U.S. Los Angeles County Museum Los Angeles, CA 90036 of Art (LACMA)
15500 San Pasqual 760-747-8702 World famous and amazing experience. Can be combined with the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Valley Rd San Diego Zoo as well. Escondido, CA 92027
505 Forest Ave 949-497-3311 Beautiful beach with a mysterious pirate tower ruin. All of downtown Victoria Beach Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Laguna Beach is an excellent place to enjoy.
1313 Disneyland Dr 714-781-4636 The place that will make you happy and bring you back to childhood! Disneyland Park Anaheim, CA 92802
600 Town Center Dr 714-556-2787 Largest non-profit arts organization in Orange County. Committed to Segerstrom Center for the Arts Costa Mesa, CA 92626 providing diverse community engagement through the power of live performance.
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy 310-440-7300 World famous museum that features historically famous artists’ work The Getty (Both Villa and (Villa above, Center such as Vincent Van Gogh, Rembrant, and Claude Moenet among Center) Below) many others. 1200 Getty Center Dr Los Angeles, CA 90049
200 Santa Monica Pier 310-458-8901 Visiting here is a wonderful opportunity to check out the Santa Santa Monica Pier Ste A Monica Promenade. It is also close to the world famous Venice Santa Monica, CA 9040 Beach.
24800 Dana Point Harbor 949-923-2215 Jet ski/paddle board rentals, lots of restaurants and shops. Boat Dana Point Harbor Dr tours and direct access to Catalina Island. Dana Point, CA 92629
221 S Grand Ave, 213-232-6200 Contemporary art museum in Los Angeles offering free general The Broad Los Angeles, CA 90012 admission and an active program of rotating exhibitions.