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Pretend City

29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
(949) 428-3900
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Ranked #2 of 20 attractions in Irvine
Type: Children’s Museums
Most recent review
- 13 May 2013
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Long Beach, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

I took my 9 month old son to Pretend City today for a baby steps group. The admission for infant is free but adult is $10 each ($20 for myself and my sister). They normally charge $12 per adult for admission. They let us stay for 1.5 hours. I think it's kinda small for children museum however I'd like to... More

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California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Fun place! My kids (now 5 and 3) had a GREAT time. It is what it says it is: a little pretend city. They occasionally change things up to keep it interesting for repeat visitors. My only complaint is the gift shop RIGHT at the entrance. Little littles (my then 2-year-old) didn't get the difference between random stuff you can... More

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Orange County, CA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 attraction reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We have a family membership and take our daughter there weekly. She always has a great time and the staff is great!

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Orange, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 attraction reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Our kids love this place. We purchased the year pass so they could go more often. They keep it very clean. The kids run the city. Our kids loved the garden, the baby chicks and the water play. The people who work here are awesome, very engaged and help the kids and get involved in the play. The dress up... More

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Irvine, California, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

The location seemed rather hard to find, but it was worth it. A perfect place developmentally for toddlers to about age ten.

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Tampa, Florida
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

My 4 yr old granddaughter loved this place. Imagination gone wild! If you have kids with you, this is a great stop.

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American in Costa Rica
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48 reviews 48 reviews
15 attraction reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

I took my 2 & 5 year old to Pretend City. They loved it. Age 3 would be the best age for this place, I believe. They enjoyed all the areas and had fun being cooks and waiters at the resturant and getting "paid" at the ATM and so forth. I only give it a 4 because there were things... More

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Lake Forest, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
4 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Need to let the kids learn and burn off some energy? This is a mini town that they can come and be part of. Many schools bring their kids here to enjoy the fun. Stop in and enjoy the fun

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Mission Viejo, California
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54 reviews 54 reviews
13 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

I volunteered here with a friend one night last week and thought it would be a great place to take my grandchildren. Lots of fun things for them to do and pretend.

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La Habra, California
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93 reviews 93 reviews
38 attraction reviews
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

We live in La Habra - which is a good 40 minute drive to get to Pretend City. If you are not a member, the admission fee is expensive - $11 per person, and adults have to pay too. We go about once or twice a year. Pretend City is just like it sounds - it is a city with... More

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