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Irvine California Map

Explore Irvine, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Irvine, California

How to Use This Irvine, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Irvine, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Irvine.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Irvine
State	California (CA)
County	Orange County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.678399
Longitude	-117.771254
Population	307,670
Density	1810.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	92612, 92617, 92602, 92603, 92604
Area Code	949
County Seat	Santa Ana
School District	Irvine Unified School District

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About Irvine, California

Irvine is a locality in Orange County, California, United States. With a population of 307,670, Irvine is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 1810.6 people per km². Irvine is located at 33.6784°N, 117.7713°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Irvine is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 92612, 92617, 92602.

Irvine occupies a deliberate expanse of southern terrain where the Culver Storm Channel traces a quiet, concrete path through the urban grid. It lies 5.3 miles south of Tustin, CA (from Tustin, CA: bearing 178°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-northwest of Mission Viejo. The landscape here is shaped by a Mediterranean temper, where the golden light of late afternoon softens the edges of the flatlands and draws the eye toward the San Joaquin Hills rising five miles to the south. While the Pacific Ocean lies only four miles away, the air carries a dry, inland warmth that settles over the open spaces and the scrub-dotted terrain of Culverdale Wilderness Park. Residents often look toward the horizon where the silhouette of the land remains low and consistent, broken only by the occasional shimmer of North Lake, which provides a cooling focal point two miles from the dense residential centers.

Irvine emerged from a vast, singular vision of master-planned development, transforming what were once expansive, sun-bleached agricultural fields into a grid of calculated order. The history of the land is tied to the long legacy of the Irvine Ranch, a massive holding that dictated the transition from grazing cattle and lima bean crops to the modern corridors of commerce and habitation. This transition preserved a sense of intentionality in the layout of the streets, ensuring that the legacy of the original agrarian expanse remains visible in the wide, landscaped parkways that define the movement of people across the terrain. Every turn in the road reflects a philosophy of structured growth that has prioritized efficiency and open space since the early days of its incorporation.

Irvine sustains a robust economic engine, serving as a significant hub for technology, medical research, and global corporate headquarters that draw a diverse workforce to its glass-fronted offices. The infrastructure mirrors this professional focus, with wide arterial roads acting as the primary conduits for daily life, connecting business centers to the sprawling campuses of institutions like the University of California, Irvine. This academic presence anchors the local economy, fostering a cycle of innovation that ripples through the nearby industrial parks and research facilities. Life moves at a steady, predictable pace here, supported by an infrastructure designed to accommodate the influx of students and professionals who rely on the seamless integration of work, education, and transit.

Irvine fosters a cultural life defined by quiet pursuit and the enjoyment of its natural and man-made amenities, from the tranquil paths of Bommer Canyon to the sprawling recreational facilities used for local youth sports. The community gathers for major annual events that animate the public squares, reflecting a preference for organized festivities that bring together a population of many different origins. Residents often spend their time in the shade of the trees within Culverdale Wilderness Park or exploring the paths that trace the local topography, finding a rhythmic comfort in the climate that rarely demands more than a light jacket. While it does not lean on the fame of distant landmarks, the character of Irvine is found in its clean, predictable streets and the way the evening sun reflects off the surface of North Lake, creating a sense of stillness that persists even as the world around it moves with great speed.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bommer Canyon Open Space (Nature Reserve) — 2.7 mi, 178° S
Great Park (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 101° E
Orange County Great Park Balloon (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 101° E
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.3 mi, 179° S
Irvine Barclay Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 3.4 mi, 271° W
William R. Mason Regional Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.6 mi, 249° W
Irvine Spectrum Center (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 185° S
Aldrich Park (Nature Reserve) — 4.3 mi, 232° SW
University of California, Irvine Arboretum (Nature Reserve) — 4.3 mi, 232° SW
Crystal Cove State Park (Nature Reserve) — 7.5 mi, 184° S
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park (Nature Reserve) — 7.5 mi, 184° S
Old Orange County Courthouse (Historic Site) — 9.0 mi, 321° NW
Newport Beach Pier (Landmark) — 10.3 mi, 243° SW
Balboa Pier (Landmark) — 11.1 mi, 241° SW
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.2 mi, 278° W
Walnut Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 058° NE
San Diego Creek & Bike Path (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 199° S
Windrow Community Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 247° SW
Wildwood Park (Private Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 292° W
Orange County Great Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 107° E
Lily Home (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 232° SW
Mission Renaissance Irvine (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 269° W
Irvine Art and Music (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 309° NW
Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 005° N
Irvine Improv (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 141° SE
William James Edwards. Jr. (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 141° SE
Venta Spur Trail (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 002° N
Giant Wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 141° SE
Pretend City Children's Museum (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 144° SE
Cleveland National Forest (National Forest) — 8.9 mi, 043° NE · 426k acres

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