Communities and Neighborhoods in Irvine, California

Irvine's layout is the result of the master planning of architect William Pereira and the Irvine Company. Everything from the industrial zones and residential and recreational areas to the commercial centers and greenbelts was planned with the University of California, Irvine at the center. The city has been divided into townships which are called villages, separated by six-lane streets, and each with their own base architectural theme. These villages include: Orchard Hills, Portola Springs, West Irvine, Northwood, Northpark/Northpark Square, Stonegate, Woodbury, Woodbury East, Walnut, El Camino Real, Woodbridge, Westpark, Oak Creek, Irvine Spectrum, Rancho San Joaquin, University Park, Quail Hill, Laguna Crossing, Turtle Rock, Turtle Ridge, Shady Canyon, and University Town Center.

There are also many other cities close to Irvine, such as Costa Mesa, Orange, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, and Anaheim, all of which offer their own unique attractions within a comfortable distance of Irvine.