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Irvine City Guide
A Local's Guide to Living in One of Orange County's Most Desirable Master-Planned Cities
Explore Irvine's residential villages, schools, parks, shopping, housing options, and everyday lifestyle to discover which part of the city feels most like home.
Irvine's residential areas are called villages, and each one is a different lifestyle option rather than a ranking. Filter by what matters to you, then compare up to three side by side.
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Northwood
An established, tree-lined area known for parks, varied housing, and access to highly regarded Irvine schools.
- Location
- Northern Irvine, near Irvine Blvd and Yale Ave
- Housing
- Detached single-family homes, some attached homes and condominiums
- Lifestyle
- Community parks, pools in some associations, sports fields, community center
- Established Villages
- Detached Homes
- Attached Homes
- Near Trails
- Community Pools
Northwood Pointe
A residential community near trails and open space with gated sections, larger homes, and convenient access to Northwood-area schools.
- Location
- North Irvine, near Portola Pkwy and Culver Dr
- Housing
- Detached homes, including larger floor plans and gated enclaves
- Lifestyle
- Association pools, parks, sport courts, and greenbelts
- Established Villages
- Gated Options
- Detached Homes
- Near Trails
- Community Pools
- Larger Homes
Woodbridge
A centrally located village known for its two lakes, lagoons, pools, community amenities, mature landscaping, and a mixture of attached and detached homes.
- Location
- Central Irvine, between Barranca Pkwy and Irvine Center Dr
- Housing
- Wide mix of attached condominiums, townhomes, and detached homes
- Lifestyle
- Two lakes and beach clubs, 20+ pools, tennis, parks, lagoons
- Established Villages
- Attached Homes
- Detached Homes
- Community Pools
- Near Trails
Turtle Rock
An established community near UCI, open space, trails, and some of Irvine's most distinctive hillside residential settings.
- Location
- Southern Irvine, hillside above UCI
- Housing
- Detached hillside homes, townhomes, and condominiums
- Lifestyle
- Community park, pools in several associations, tennis
- Established Villages
- Detached Homes
- Attached Homes
- Near Trails
- Near UCI
- Community Pools
- Larger Homes
University Park
A mature, green neighborhood with winding streets, greenbelts, attached and detached homes, and convenient access to UCI.
- Location
- South-central Irvine, near Culver Dr and Michelson Dr
- Housing
- Detached homes, townhomes, and condominiums
- Lifestyle
- Greenbelts, parks, association pools, community center
- Established Villages
- Attached Homes
- Detached Homes
- Near UCI
- Community Pools
- Near Trails
Quail Hill
A scenic village bordering preserved open space with trails, parks, shopping, and convenient freeway access.
- Location
- Southern Irvine, near Sand Canyon Ave and I-405
- Housing
- Attached townhomes, detached condominiums, and detached homes
- Lifestyle
- Three pools, parks, fitness facility, sport courts
- Newer Construction
- Attached Homes
- Detached Homes
- Near Trails
- Community Pools
- Near Irvine Spectrum
Portola Springs
A newer hillside village known for parks, trails, newer homes, and access to northern Irvine.
- Location
- Northeast Irvine, near Portola Pkwy and Irvine Blvd
- Housing
- Detached homes, detached condominiums, and attached townhomes
- Lifestyle
- Numerous parks, pools, sport courts, and picnic areas
- Newer Construction
- Detached Homes
- Attached Homes
- Near Trails
- Community Pools
Orchard Hills
An upscale northern Irvine village with newer homes, hillside surroundings, gated enclaves, and access to trails and shopping.
- Location
- North Irvine, near Culver Dr and Portola Pkwy
- Housing
- Detached homes including larger and luxury floor plans; some attached
- Lifestyle
- Pools, parks, sport courts, and clubhouse facilities
- Newer Construction
- Gated Options
- Detached Homes
- Near Trails
- Community Pools
- Larger Homes
Eastwood Village
A newer residential village with parks, pools, recreation facilities, and a family-oriented neighborhood atmosphere.
- Location
- North-central Irvine, near Irvine Blvd and Jeffrey Rd
- Housing
- Detached homes, detached condominiums, and attached townhomes
- Lifestyle
- Pools, parks, sport courts, and recreation buildings
- Newer Construction
- Detached Homes
- Attached Homes
- Community Pools
- Near Trails
Stonegate
A newer village featuring parks, pools, newer homes, and convenient access to Jeffrey Open Space Trail.
- Location
- North-central Irvine, near Jeffrey Rd and Irvine Blvd
- Housing
- Attached townhomes, detached condominiums, and detached homes
- Lifestyle
- Multiple pools, parks, sport courts, and picnic areas
- Newer Construction
- Attached Homes
- Detached Homes
- Near Trails
- Community Pools
Cypress Village
A centrally positioned newer village with attached and detached homes, parks, recreation facilities, and access to major employment areas.
- Location
- Central Irvine, near Jeffrey Rd and Trabuco/Irvine Blvd corridors
- Housing
- Attached townhomes, detached condominiums, and detached homes
- Lifestyle
- Pools, parks, sport courts, and community greens
- Newer Construction
- Attached Homes
- Detached Homes
- Community Pools
- Near Trails
Woodbury
A village centered around parks, community amenities, pools, and Woodbury Town Center.
- Location
- North-central Irvine, near Sand Canyon Ave and Irvine Blvd
- Housing
- Detached homes, detached condominiums, and attached townhomes
- Lifestyle
- Large recreation complex, multiple pools, parks, sport courts
- Newer Construction
- Detached Homes
- Attached Homes
- Community Pools
- Near Trails
Great Park Neighborhoods
A collection of newer communities surrounding Great Park with modern homes, community amenities, trails, and ongoing development.
- Location
- Eastern Irvine, surrounding Great Park
- Housing
- Detached homes, detached condominiums, attached townhomes, luxury homes
- Lifestyle
- Pools, clubhouses, parks, sports complexes at Great Park
- Newer Construction
- Gated Options
- Detached Homes
- Attached Homes
- Near Trails
- Community Pools
- Near Irvine Spectrum
- Larger Homes
West Irvine
An established residential area near The Market Place, Tustin Ranch, parks, schools, and major commuter routes.
- Location
- Northwest Irvine, near Jamboree Rd and Irvine Blvd
- Housing
- Detached homes and some attached homes
- Lifestyle
- Neighborhood parks, association pools in some tracts
- Established Villages
- Detached Homes
- Attached Homes
- Near Trails
- Community Pools
Oak Creek
A centrally located village with parks, trails, shopping, gated neighborhoods, and convenient access to the Irvine Spectrum area.
- Location
- South-central Irvine, near Alton Pkwy and Jeffrey Rd
- Housing
- Attached townhomes, detached condominiums, and detached homes
- Lifestyle
- Pools, clubhouse, tennis, parks, and greenbelts
- Established Villages
- Gated Options
- Attached Homes
- Detached Homes
- Community Pools
- Near Irvine Spectrum
Laguna Altura
A gated luxury community near the 133 and 405 corridors with newer homes and convenient access to Irvine Spectrum and coastal destinations.
- Location
- Southern Irvine, near SR-133 and I-405
- Housing
- Detached homes and attached townhomes within a gated setting
- Lifestyle
- Guard-gated entry, pool, clubhouse, parks, sport courts
- Newer Construction
- Gated Options
- Detached Homes
- Attached Homes
- Near Trails
- Near Irvine Spectrum
- Community Pools
- Larger Homes
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