Irvine Apartments | What to do and How to get Around

Irvine is a great year-round destination. It's perfect for a visit anytime. Keep in mind that the town is only a short drive to DisneyÕs Magic Kingdom, and if thatÕs on your itinerary you may want to come after school starts again to beat part of the crowds. The University of Californias Irvine campus, Pepperdine University, and Concordia University also attract crowds during points in the academic year.

May through September are extremely dry; donÕt expect to need your umbrellas. January through March, you can expect an average rainfall of around two inches a month. Year-round mean average temperatures range from the mid-50s through the low 70s. December is the coolest month with average highs hitting 67 and average lows hitting 40. The warmest month is August with average highs of 84 degrees. Year-round the weather is pleasant and sunny.

Amtrak California's Pacific Surfliner trains stop in Irvine. Amtrak San Joaquin Motor Coaches also stop at Irvine, providing all-day connections to and from the San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento. Ten commercial air carriers serve John Wayne/Orange County Airport; numerous shuttle services are available at the airport. The Orange County Transportation Authority, which can be telephoned at (714) 636-7433, provides bus service within Irvine. Car travel is the most convenient way to get around; Alamo, Hertz, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and National all have airport locations.

Irvine is always expensive. If you can find a hotel priced at less than $100 a night, grab it! Expect to pay around $150 nightly for a hotel stay unless you find a special rate. While you could easily spend $50 per person for a nice dinner with wine in Irvine, youÕll find the standard array of fast food options if youÕre cutting costs or in a hurry. If you are in Irvine for a lengthy stay, expect to spend quite a bit on gasoline; there are just too many interesting things within an hour's drive to stop yourself.

So there you have it, plenty of ways to get around and see the sites in Irvine while you search for you new apartment.