Fall is the perfect excuse for a couples’ getaway, and Irvine makes it easy to turn a weekend together into something a little more memorable. With Southern California weather, seasonal experiences and an unexpectedly diverse food, nightlife and entertainment scene, Irvine offers couples a chance to trade the usual fall trip for a romantic Southern California escape filled with rooftop cocktails, hidden speakeasies, farm visits, live events and seriously good food, all in one destination.
Couples can make a weekend of the 25th anniversary of Irvine Global village Festival at Great Park on October 10, celebrating cultures from around the world through live performances, international food and interactive cultural experiences. At Tanaka Farms, the annual Pumpkin Patch brings classic fall fun to Irvine with wagon rides, a corn maze, U-Pick activities, farm animals and pumpkins – an easygoing daytime date before heading out for the evening.
As the sun goes down, head to Hive and Honey for panoramic views of Irvine and beautiful cocktails, creating an easy backdrop for a romantic night out. For something a little more intimate, YNK Speakeasy is a hidden speakeasy tucked behind the main bar at the Marriott Irvine, giving couples the chance to discover one of the city’s more under-the-radar nightlight experiences.
For a date night with a little more energy, Holey Moley at Irvine Spectrum combines themed mini golf with cocktails, while nearby Hijinx Hotel turns an evening out into an interactive adventure with a serious of challenge rooms. When it’s time for dinner, Irvine’s diverse culinary scene offers plenty of options, from sharing soup dumplings at Din Tai Fung to Italian-inspired dishes and wine at Cucina Enoteca, seasonal dining at Solstice or a craft beer experience at Left Coast Brewing Co.
