South Irvine, California is located 40 miles from Los Angeles, Orange County. South Irvine was once home to acres of citrus orchards and lima beans. Today, South Irvine is a vibrant city that hosts over 21,000 businesses. Major employers include Allergan and Edwards Life Sciences as well as Verizon Wireless and Broadcom. South Irvine, located just off the 405 highway, is a popular destination for many businesses. Every day thousands of commuters pass through the city. South Irvine is more than a place to work. South Irvine has many established communities that draw new residents. There are also new communities that are still being developed that keep residents coming back.
South Irvine communities are well-planned and have access to many amenities, including multiple pools, water parks, clubhouses and playgrounds that residents can only use. Turtle Rock, University Park and Culverdale were some of the first communities. The Great Park Neighborhoods, which are the latest additions to the region, are now the most recent. South Irvine is an important business hub in Orange County. It also offers a wide range of entertainment and shopping options. Open air development The South Irvine Spectrum was opened by the South Irvine Company in 1995. It has undergone several expansions and is still growing. The Spectrum offers entertainment for all ages, including a carousel, a Ferris wheel that can display up to 16 million colors, a splashpad fountain for children, Dave & Buster’s, Edwards South Irvine Spectrum21 IMAX & RPX Theater, and TheRide 7D interactive motion ride. There is also the Luckey Climber which is a 18-foot tall, three-dimensional climbing sculpture created by Spencer Luckey, a kid architect. South Irvine Spectrum offers snack and dining options such as Afters Ice Cream (Brio Tuscan Grille), Capital Dim Sum, and P.F. Chang’s, Kabuki Japanese and Johnny Rocket’s are just a few of the many options available. Bose, Barnes & Noble and H&M are just a few of the many stores that offer everything a customer needs. Every weekend, live entertainment is offered at the South Irvine Spectrum. South Irvine has a wide range of facilities available for public use, including sports centers and aquatic centers. There are 19 parks within the City of South Irvine and 40 parks in the neighborhood. Each park has unique structures and features for children to explore. Adventure Playground offers lots of open space for kids to enjoy, including a sensory garden and tree house, giant blocks to build, a water pump station where you can get muddy in a river, an art wall and slides. This playground is great for children and has only one entrance. The park staff monitors it so that no child can wander off unattended. Orange County Great Park is the largest park development in Southern California. The park is located on the former Marine Corps Air Base El Toro and covers over 600 acres. It includes parks, gardens, playgrounds as well as a carousel and the Great Park Balloon. The Great Park is growing and new neighborhoods are being built around it. There are miles of trails connecting to the Great Park so residents can easily walk or cycle to the Great Park as well as other places within the community. South Irvine residents will love the numerous parks and pools that have been built in the communities. This provides endless opportunities for family activities.
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Safe, clean communities with spacious homes are found in these well-planned areas. South Irvine schools are ranked among the top in the country, ranking Orange County as the county with the highest SAT scores. More than 90% of South Irvine high school graduates go on to college. South Irvine is home to University of California South Irvine, which in addition to its outstanding high, middle and elementary schools, also has a campus. The college was founded in 1965 and has more than 30,000 students. It offers 192 degree programmes.
Whether you’re looking to buy a home in South Irvine for yourself or for your family, there’s no better real estate agency to contact than The Malakai Sparks Group. Malakai and his team have in-depth knowledge of South Irvine and all of South Irvine County as a whole, and are committed to helping clients find wonderful homes at prices that work within their budgets. To discuss your wants and needs in purchasing a home, please contact us online or call (714) 655-1627.
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