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Irvine Spectrum Center

Exit Irvine Center Dr. at intersection of I-405, I-5, and Hwy. 133, Irvine, CA
Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Irvine
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Type: Game/ Entertainment Centers, Movie Theaters
Activities: Dining
Description: Entertainment mega-complex and adult playground featuring movie theaters, eateries, arcade games.
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Irvine, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Irvine Spectrum is a nice place for the whole family to spend afternoon on the weekend. Very dog friendly as well. It can get pretty crowded in the evening on Friday or Saturday, so if you are planning to have dinner prepare to wait 45 min to an hour. Mostly for young people and families with kids and teenagers. Not... More

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Santa Maria, California, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

What a nice place to visit with family...even just for a p More

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San Clemente, California, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Shops... theres a target and a variety of places to dine. More

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Awful place with the worst of the chain retail stores. It does have a Barnes and Noble though. Go to Fashion Island (outdoor) or South Coast Plaza instead. More

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San Clemente, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

If you are in southern orange county this is the best shopping center around!! More

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Irvine, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

The Spectrum is like a step up from The District in Irvine in terms of shopping. The H & M is a pretty good size, but the Forever 21 should be avoided if you can go to Fashion Island or South Coast. I love the crepe place and that it is a more kid friendly mall than Fashion Island. My... More

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Ladera Ranch, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

I love to go shoppping here and the restaurants are nice. It is a fun place to walk around on a sunny So. Cal. day. More

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San Diego
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Too many malls in America. Here's a quote from a genius..George Carlin: Only a nation of unenlightened half-wits could have taken this beautiful place and turned it into what it is today — a shopping mall. That's all you've got here folks. Mile after mile of mall after mall. Many, many malls. Major malls and mini malls. They put the... More

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Olathe, Kansas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

We went to the Spectrum Center during our Los Angeles visit to fill an evening. I was disappointed that the toy store is no longer there, and since the ferris wheel was $5/person, my son was disappointed on both counts. It is an outdoor mall and I enjoy walking around it in the evening when the ferris wheel and palm... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Shopping, restaurants, theaters, spread out over a very large area. Nice outside areas, with rides for kids. More

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