The Layover

If you’ve got kids under 6 and you’re tired of dragging snacks everywhere, this place kind of solves that problem for you. It’s set up specifically for the toddler-and-under crowd, so the little ones can actually run around without you stressing the whole time. The on-site food and drinks are a genuine convenience — not an afterthought — which makes it easy to turn a quick outing into a longer hang. Picnic tables mean you’re not eating standing up, and the event space setup makes it a solid pick if you’re planning a birthday or family get-together in Irvine. Locals with kids in that 1-6 range tend to come back regularly, which says a lot.