For Emergencies: Dial 911

Police Department:
Irvine Police Department
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
phone: 949-724-7000

Fire Department:
Orange County Fire Authority
phone: 714-573-6000

LIBRARIES

Heritage Park Regional Library 14361 Yale Avenue
Irvine, CA. 92604
949-936-4040

Offers:
Offering a variety of resources and services with particular strengths in business, visual arts, and biographies. The Library has extensive electronic resources, Internet access, and a large collection of periodicals in print or microform.

Katie Wheeler Library
13109 Old Myford Rd
Irvine, CA. 92602
714-669-8753

University Park Library
4512 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA. 92612
949-786-4001

POST OFFICE LOCATIONS

Post Office locations:

Irvine Main Office
15642 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine

Harvest Station
17192 Murphy Ave, Irvine

East Irvine Station
14982 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine

University Station
4255 Campus Dr Ste A100, Irvine

Northwood Station
1 League, Irvine

UTILITIES

Cable TV:
Cox Communications (949) 720-2020

Gas:
The Gas Company 800-427-2200

Electricity:
Southern California Edison 800-655-4555

Telephone service:
Verizon (800) 922-0204

Trash collection:
Waste Management (949) 642-1191

Water:
Irvine Ranch Water District (949) 453-5300

Colleges & Universities:

University of California, Irvine
Premier Institute and research facility. One of 63 universities nationally elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697
949-824-5011.

Preschools & Private Schools:

Fulbright Montessori Academy
Preschool through First Grade
Serving Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Irvine, and surrounding areas.
At Fulbright Montessori, they are committed to the education of the heart and mind of their children in an atmosphere of kindness, respect and intellectual discovery! Fulbright Montessori is a beautiful, must-see facility with a private and convenient location off of Bake Parkway in the Pacific Commercentre Business Park area. Fulbright Montessori offers a highly educated and caring staff, potty training, keyed entry, summer camp, extended care, Spanish, music, art, computers and much more!!!

Kids Institute for Development & Advancement (KiDA)
Integrated, individualized private school for children with autism

KiDA School offers an individualized education for students on the autism spectrum, including classroom education, occupational therapy, speech therapy, behavioral therapy, and social development. Qualified teachers work with licensed therapists to provide a comprehensive curriculum using KiDA’s integrated approach to learning.

For more information, visit our website or call (949) 222-2214.

Foreign Language Classes for Kids:

Lango
Hola, Bonjour, Ni Hao! Welcome to Lango!

Lango Irvine is a full-immersion foreign language program that teaches Spanish, French and Mandarin to young children ages 0-12 throughout the Irvine area! Classes, taught by native speaking teachers, are 45-minutes in length and offered in small group settings of 5-10 students. Language immersion Summer Camps are also available for 4-12 year olds.

Piano Lessons :

Piano and Beyond
Professional in-home tutor for classical piano/cultural arts in Irvine, Newport Beach & Surrounding areas.

Focusing upon quality of education and musical growth with significant time taken with all students to foster and develop a lifelong love of music. These hand-tailored private piano lessons are taught by a highly experienced, classically trained teacher/pianist, mentor and story-teller.

Art Classes :

Mission: Renaissance
Fine Art Classes for children, teens & adults
The World's Leader in Fine Art Instruction

Students of all ages learn how to draw and paint beautifully using our proven, easy to learn, step-by-step method. Receive personalized, one-on-one instruction from highly trained, caring instructors. Call for a Free Introductory Lesson - 18 studios - including Laguna Niguel, Irvine, RSM and Anaheim Hills.

Irvine Location: Woodbridge Village Center
4606 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA
(800) 430-4278

Academic Enrichment :

UCI Center for Educational Partnerships' Gifted Students Academy (GSA)
2 age levels - Grades 1-4 & 5-8

The Gifted Students Academy for grades 5-8 is an intensive summer program for gifted middle school students. Participants select courses in each of the major subject areas of math, science, language arts, social studies and the arts. Students may attend as a commuter student or reside on campus in the UCI residence halls. The Gifted Students Network Exploratorium for 1st through 4th graders is an all day innovative program for gifted and talented students. The Exploratorium is an integrated program of art, creative writing, computers, math and science. Sessions begin in June. A Saturday Academy is also offered year round.

Chiropractors:

Kenneth D. Erickson, D.C.

The goal of chiropractic care is the detection, treatment, and prevention of pain and dysfunction. Dr. Erickson’s goal is to have you leave his office feeling better than when you walked in. His practice offers a staff of chiropractors and therapists with seven treatment rooms and a fully equipped soft-tissue therapy center. Dr. Erickson is available for emergency treatments outside office hours, and has even been known to make house calls!

Located in the heart of Orange County just off the 5 freeway on Culver Drive, in the Irvine Family Health Center building. There is ample free parking.

PainCare Medical Group

PainCare is the leading integrated pain treatment center that combines spinal intervention, disc decompression, chiropractic adjustment and physical rehabilitation all conveniently located in Irvine, in the heart of Orange County.

Dr. Yousef Beshqoy, Chiropractor at PainCare, enjoyed a busy practice in Beverly Hills before moving to Orange County several years ago, preferring our area's calmer and more orderly environment. Dr. Beshqoy combines the inherent recuperative power of the body with Chiropractic treatment principles to help patients recover. "PainCare offers an unique opportunity for integrating mainstream medicine with chiropractic, focusing on the common goal of best patient care."

Dermatology:

Charles R. Sexton, General & Cosmetic Dermatology

Dr. Sexton has amassed years of clinical experience and employs the most advanced techniques for both medical and cosmetic dermatology. In Dr. Sextons state-of-the-art facility in Irvine, you will be provided with the most advanced skin care while being treated in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Spinal Decompression:

Orange County Spinal Decompression Center

Utilizing the DRX9000 Spinal Decompression unit which is the industry leader in the treatment of severe or chronic low back and neck pain. Its breakthrough technology provides relief from severe back and neck pain by gently reducing the pressure within spinal discs -- without surgery or other invasive procedures. The Orange County Spinal Decompression Center is located Off the 5 Freeway on Culver Drive in The Irvine Family Health Center Building.

William R. Mason Regional Park Situated near the UCI campus and Irvine business district, this county park has two sand volleyball courts.

LOCATION:
18712 University Drive
Irvine 92612-2601
(949) 923-2220 or (949) 923-2223

Sports Camps & Sports Training in Irvine

Team 13
Speed/Agility Athletic Training Program

Serving youth athletes, TEAM 13 is designed to take players to the next level by developing self confidence and emphasizing character development. The programs unique combination of skills, fundamental development combined with speed, agility & quickness makes it the most complete training program operating in Orange County. Lessons and camps are designed from beginners (age 6), held in Irvine and will be given from Collegiate athletes. Please contact 949-500-1328 for more information and schedule your free evaluation.

Dog Park:

Central Bark
Opened in 2000, the Central Bark dog park features almost three acres of open field for off-leash play. Park facilities include, watering facility for dogs, handicap accessible, main yard with a separate fenced area for small or frail dogs & portable toilet facilities.

Location:
Central Bark
6405 Oak Canyon
Irvine

Information:
949-724-MUDD

Farmers Markets & Marketplaces:

Irvine Farmers Marketplace

Located at Traveland
Between 5 & 405 Freeways, Sand Canyon Rd @ 6441 Burt Rd., Irvine
Saturdays
8 AM - 2 PM

More Information


A wide range of local fresh produce and goods are sold.

Tuesdays
9 AM - 1 PM (rain or shine)
Historic Park at the Irvine Ranch
13042 Old Myford Road, Irvine
Affiliated with Orange County Farm Bureau Sponsored Certified Farmers' Markets. California certified farmers' markets are the real thing - places where genuine farmers sell fruits, nuts and vegetables directly to the public. Every farmer who sells at a certified market is inspected by the county agricultural commissioner to make sure he/she actually grows the commodity being sold.
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Saturdays
8 AM - Noon (rain or shine)
Irvine Center on the corner of Bridge and Campus
(across from UCI)
Affiliated with Orange County Farm Bureau Sponsored Certified Farmers' Markets. California certified farmers' markets are the real thing - places where genuine farmers sell fruits, nuts and vegetables directly to the public. Every farmer who sells at a certified market is inspected by the county agricultural commissioner to make sure he/she actually grows the commodity being sold.
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RV & Boat Storage:

Magellan RV/Boat Storage
With three locations to store your recreational vehicles, boats and specialty vehicles. Magellan storage provides safety, convenient hours and a hassle-free experience with their state of the art surveillance, 24-hour, 7-day a week access, and amenities such as trickle charger receptacles for indoor tenants, a dump station and wash amenities for all customers, and a friendly staff to help you.

Facilities located in Costa Mesa, Irvine, & Torrance. Check their website for special offers.

Places of Worship:

Mariners Church
Whether you've attended church your whole life, or never step foot in a church even once, Mariners is a safe place to bring your doubts, questions, and curiosity - regardless of your beliefs or background. Mariners invites you to take a look around and see some of the opportunities they offer for people at any age or stage of life.

5001 Newport Coast Drive
Irvine (Newport Coast Drive and Bonita Canyon Drive)
Phone: 949.854.7600

Photography Studio:

Jennifer Jensen Custom Portraiture
Capturing the precious moments in time

Jennifer creates vintage black and white or sepia hand-painted portraits of children, families and artistic maternity. She offers an extensive wardrobe for your convenience ranging from newborn sizes to adult. Since founding her studio over a decade ago, Jennifer Jensen has become one of the most prominent children's photographers in Orange County. Her studio is centrally located in Irvine. Jennifer is very experienced in dealing with children from newborn to adolescent. Children have fun and feel safe in the caring and comfortable environment provided. *Special Complementary Photo Session when you mention this ad.

Animal Rescue :

Irvine Animal Care Center
5-acre facility houses more than 3,000 homeless animals every year. In the spring of 2000, the IACC introduced THIRD CHANCE FOR PETS, an innovative and life-saving program that allows us to rescue adoptable pets from other area shelters where they might not have the opportunity to find homes. THIRD CHANCE has saved the lives of over 2100 animals in the first three years of the program!.

6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine
(949) 724-7740 phone

SweetSpot Baker's Workshop™
In the Irvine Spectrum next to the Giant Ferris Wheel

The best cupcakes in Orange County in all of your favorite decadent flavors: rich chocolate, creamy vanilla, red velvet, carrot and more! SweetSpot Baker's Workshop has experienced, professional decorators to create almost anything you can imagine with cupcakes! We can do custom flavors, colors, shapes and messaging to your specifications - or decorate your own!