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Turtle Rock Nature Center
Irvine, CA
By Simir Shah
A five-acre city preserve with a paved interpretive trail through riparian, desert and woodland habitats, a native plant garden and a stone labyrinth. The building is a front desk — the visit is outdoors.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
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City depth 2026IrvineNature center
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