University of California Ext. Irvine

Orange County: The Greatest Place to Live

Welcome to Orange County, "the greatest place to live in North America," according to the LosAngeles Times. The countys Mediterranean climate, dynamic job growth, higher education, and a wealth of opportunities for arts and recreation bring tourists and new residents from across the country and around the world. Here you can explore attractions that range from Spanish missions to the internationally known amusement park, Disneyland. Within easy reach are desert and mountain recreation areas, as well as cosmopolitan Los Angeles and San Diego.The city of Irvine is situated on the scenic coastal hills of Southern California.

University of California - Irvine

Discover one of America’s most dynamic business and high technology centers. Irvine is home to many of the nation’s and the world’s largest corporations, along with hundreds of finacial, educational, entertainment and bio-tech firms. Over 50% of these companies conduct business internationally. The UCI campus is just five miles from the Pacific Ocean and such spectacular world-renown shores as Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.