Bay Area LIFE: Explore the beauty of Irvine!

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Bay Area LIFE: Explore the beauty of Irvine!
From an abundance of open space, emerging culinary scene to fabulous entertainment, Irvine has it all.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- From an abundance of open space, emerging culinary scene to fabulous entertainment, Irvine has it all. This is the perfect place to get active and enjoy the sunshine!

Featured Places:

Pedego Electric Bikes Irvine:

The owner, Bob, has been in Southern California with his wife since 1996. A family owned and operated business, Pedego electric bikes opens a vast new world for commuting and pleasure riding. Whether you're commuting or pleasure riding Pedego electric bikes can get you there in style with "no sweat" and be the extra exercise you're looking to mix into your routine.

Twenty Eight Restaurant:

Twenty Eight is modern American cuisine with a Chinese soul. Executive Chef and Partner Shirley Chung who is known from Season 11 of Top Chef New Orleans, was born and raised in Beijing, China and is trained in classic French and Italian cuisine. After Top Chef, she opened her own culinary consulting company in Las Vegas, Chung Lee Consulting. Twenty Eight is her first project and opened in 2014 in Irvine, CA.

Irvine Spectrum Center :

Since its opening in 1995, Irvine Spectrum Center has been one of Orange County's must-see shopping, dining and entertainment destinations for visitors of all ages. Joined together with a stunning collection of over 130 specialty stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, Irvine Spectrum Center is one of Orange Country's most energized shopping experiences, day or night.

Diamond Jamboree:

Diamond Jamboree is a vibrant, bustling retail center conveniently located at Alton Parkway and Jamboree Road, where Irvine's business and residence meet. A unique Southern California destination that features a range of services and dining places to please every palate, the center is representative of its community.

85 Degree:

The first 85 Bakery Cafe was opened in Taipei, Taiwan in 2004 with the philosophy of 5-star quality at affordable prices. It's a cafe and bakery specializing in espresso coffee, flavored beverages, decorative cakes and freshly baked breads.