Event Venues

Conference Center

Delivering on the details.

Room names are inspired by nearby tidepools, sandy shores and beachside cliffs of Orange County with interior design ranging from the purely functional to elaborately formal in 55,560 square feet of multi-purpose event space. Whatever the occasion, there’s a setup for your success.

Operating Hours

The UCI Conference Center is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., except on University holidays and during the finals week of fall, winter, and spring quarters, when it is open for 24 hours.

The Conference Rooms

Pacific Ballroom
The Pacific Ballrooms offer over 11,000 ft2 of flexible event space, with 15’-high ceilings, vast expanse of natural light, and variable lighting controls.

Amenities

  • Built-in projectors and screens
  • Supports HDMI and VGA video connections
  • Supports 1/8” & XLR audio connections
  • Built-in audio system
  • Supports lavalier and cordless microphones

Capacities & Dimensions

Setup Type A B C D AB ABC CD ABCD
Theater 84 84 252 461 180 444 696 896
Hollow Square 42 42 66 102 66 102 N/A N/A
U-Shape 39 33 57 81 57 81 N/A N/A
Classroom 36 36 144 216 81 216 384 504
Round Banquet 48 48 144 280 112 240 400 560
Rectangular Banquet 72 72 168 324 126 324 504 684
Reception 84 84 252 461 180 444 696 896
Clear 186 198 492 782 384 876 1,274 1,595
Square Footage 1,408 1,363 3,026 5,731 2,771 5,797 8,757 11,156
Dimensions (approx.) 37’ × 35’ 37’ × 35’ 41’ × 70’ 79’ × 70’ 120’ × 70’ 78’ × 70’ 37’ × 35’ 157’ × 70’

 Default Setup

 360° Tour Pacific Ballroom A  360° Tour Pacific Ballroom B  360° Tour Pacific Ballroom C  360° Tour Pacific Ballroom D
Doheny Beach
The Doheny Beach rooms offer over 4,000 ft2 of flexible event space, with 14’-high ceilings, and variable lighting controls.

Amenities

  • Built-in projectors and screens
  • Supports HDMI and VGA video connections
  • Supports 1/8” & XLR audio connections
  • Built-in audio system
  • Supports lavalier and cordless microphones

Capacities & Dimensions

Setup Type A B C D AB BCD CD ABCD
Theater 140 95 40 50 266 247 95 417
Hollow Square 54 42 24 24 78 72 42 N/A
U-Shape 42 39 18 21 N/A 57 39 N/A
Classroom 60 54 18 27 120 105 45 195
Round Banquet 72 72 16 32 144 128 64 224
Rectangular Banquet 96 72 36 36 192 144 72 288
Reception 140 95 40 50 266 247 95 417
Clear 252 196 97 95 448 388 192 640
Square Footage 1,840 1,370 629 706 3,210 2,705 1,335 4,556
Dimensions (approx.) 40’ × 45’ 30’ × 45’ 30’ × 21’ 30’ × 23’ 70’ × 45’ 61’ × 45’ 30’ × 45’ 101’ × 45’

 Default Setup

 360° Tour Doheny Beach A  360° Tour Doheny Beach B  360° Tour Doheny Beach C  360° Tour Doheny Beach D
Emerald Bay
Conveniently located in a beautiful hallway in front of the Conference Center entry, the Emerald Bay meeting rooms offer up to 12 different combinations of multi function space.

Amenities

  • Built-in projectors and screens
  • Supports HDMI and VGA video connections
  • Supports 1/8” & XLR audio connections
  • Built-in audio system
  • Supports lavalier and cordless microphones

Capacities & Dimensions

Setup Type A B C D E
Theater 72 84 84 50 42
Hollow Square 40 40 42 28 20
U-Shape 35 35 35 23 N/A
Classroom 36 48 50 27 18
Round Banquet 48 64 64 32 16
Rectangular Banquet 54 72 90 36 18
Reception 80 80 80 50 42
Clear 162 178 178 107 79
Square Footage 1,135 1,251 1,251 750 555
Dimensions (approx.) 26’ × 42’ 30’ × 42’ 30’ × 42’ 31’ × 24’ 31’ × 17’
Setup Type AB ABC BC BCDE CDE DE ABCDE
Theater 198 324 216 360 216 88 448
Hollow Square N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 40 N/A
U-Shape N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 35 N/A
Classroom 90 150 90 150 90 48 210
Round Banquet 104 160 104 184 104 64 224
Rectangular Banquet 144 240 144 240 144 72 336
Reception 198 324 216 360 216 80 400
Clear 340 518 356 542 364 186 704
Square Footage 2,386 3,637 2,502 3,807 2,556 1,305 4,942
Dimensions (approx.) 56’ × 42’ 86’ × 42’ 60’ × 42’ 92’ × 42’ 62’ × 42’ 31’ × 42’ 118’ × 42’

 Default Setup

 360° Tour Emerald Bay A  360° Tour Emerald Bay B  360° Tour Emerald Bay C  360° Tour Emerald Bay DE
Crescent Bay
The Crescent Bay meeting rooms, named after a cove in Laguna Beach, offer an intimate, simple space.

Amenities

  • Built-in projection screens
  • White board

Capacities & Dimensions

Setup Type A B C D AB CD
Theater 30 30 25 25 60 50
Hollow Square 20 20 20 20 34 32
U-Shape N/A N/A N/A N/A 29 21
Classroom 18 18 15 15 27 30
Round Banquet 16 16 16 16 32 32
Rectangular Banquet 24 24 20 20 48 40
Reception 30 30 25 25 60 50
Clear 30 30 28 28 60 56
Square Footage 459 459 406 406 899 812
Dimensions (approx.) 29’ × 15’ 29’ × 16’ 29’ × 14’ 29’ × 14’ 29’ × 31’ 29’ × 28’

 Default Setup

 360° Tour Crescent Bay A  360° Tour Crescent Bay B  360° Tour Crescent Bay CD
Crystal Cove Auditorium
Put amazing on the agenda when you book the Crystal Cove Auditorium. Audiences won’t miss a thing on the wall-to-wall movie screen and state-of-the-art digital projection system with cinematic sound and comfortable upholstered seating. Use the large stage and theatrical lighting for live performances.

Suggested Use: Public or private movie screenings, live performances, organizational outings, business presentations and conferences, team-building activities, TED Talks and panel discussions.

Amenities

  • Large Cinematic Screen
  • Cinematic Projector
    • Supports HDMI and VGA video connections
  • Cinematic Sound Systems
    • Supports 1/8” & XLR audio connections
    • Supports lavalier and cordless microphones
  • Seating
    • Upholstered auditorium seating
    • Numbered rows and seats
    • Armrests
    • Fold-away writing surface
  • Softly illuminated aisles
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
    • Wheelchair Access
    • Handicap Seating
    • Assistive Listening Devices
  • 35’ × 11’ stage
  • Theatrical Lighting Fixtures and Spotlights

Capacities & Dimensions

Setup Type Auditorium
Theater 425
Square Footage 5,015
Dimensions (approx.) 80’ × 60’

 Default Setup

 360° Tour Crystal Cove Auditorium
Lido Isle
The Lido Isle meeting rooms are in a simple board room style for your next small meeting or intimate gathering.

Amenities

  • Built-in projection screens
  • White board

Capacities & Dimensions

Setup Type A B
Board Room 14 14
Square Footage 310 320
Dimensions (approx.) 19’ × 16’ 20’ × 16’

 Default Setup

 360° Tour Lido Isle A  360° Tour Lido Isle B
Aliso Beach
Ideal for executive/board meetings or small gatherings. The rooms are equipped with a 90” wall panel screen and data projection capability.

Amenities

  • Built-in 90” LCD Monitors
  • Supports HDMI and VGA video connections
  • Supports 1/8” & XLR audio connections
  • Built-in audio system
  • Supports lavalier and cordless microphones
  • White board (Aliso Beach B only)

Capacities & Dimensions

Setup Type A B
Board Room 18 18
Square Footage 580 600
Dimensions (approx.) 29’ × 20’ 32’ × 18’

 Default Setup

 360° Tour Aliso Beach A  360° Tour Aliso Beach B
Moss Cove
The Moss Cove rooms are recessed in a quiet area of the building, and neighbors the Pacific Ballrooms.

Amenities

  • Built-in projectors and screens
  • Supports HDMI and VGA video connections
  • Supports 1/8” & XLR audio connections
  • Built-in audio system
  • Supports lavalier and cordless microphones
  • White board

Capacities & Dimensions

Setup Type A B AB
Theater 70 70 160
Hollow Square 30 36 60
U-Shape 24 30 48
Classroom 36 36 72
Round Banquet 32 40 88
Rectangular Banquet 48 48 108
Reception 70 70 160
Clear 140 154 294
Square Footage 980 1,080 2,060
Dimensions (approx.) 39’ × 25’ 39’ × 27’ 53’ × 39’

 Default Setup

 360° Tour Moss Cove B
Named after the sandy cove in Laguna Beach, the Woods Cove rooms offer a quiet area to hold small to medium sized meetings and events.

Amenities

  • Built-in projectors and screens
  • Supports VGA video connections
  • Supports 1/8” & XLR audio connections
  • Built-in audio system
  • White board

Capacities & Dimensions

Setup Type A B C AB BC ABC
Theater 32 32 40 72 80 120
Hollow Square 14 18 18 36 42 60
U-Shape N/A 15 15 30 36 54
Classroom 12 12 18 42 45 69
Round Banquet 16 16 24 40 48 72
Rectangular Banquet 18 24 36 48 60 90
Reception 32 32 40 72 80 120
Clear 73 81 93 154 174 247
Square Footage 510 565 645 1,075 1,210 1,720
Dimensions (approx.) 24’ × 24’ 23’ × 24’ 26’ × 24’ 46’ × 24’ 50’ × 24’ 73’ × 24’

 Default Setup

 360° Tour Woods Cove A  360° Tour Woods Cove B  360° Tour Woods Cove C
Newport Beach
Situated on the fourth floor of the Conference Center, the Newport Beach meeting rooms offer plenty of natural light for small to medium gatherings.

Amenities

  • Built-in projection screens
  • White board

Capacities & Dimensions

Setup Type A B
Theater 68 44
Hollow Square 36 30
U-Shape 24 27
Classroom 38 26
Round Banquet 48 24
Rectangular Banquet 48 36
Reception 68 44
Clear 69 47
Square Footage 1,025 695
Dimensions (approx.) 33’ × 31’ 34’ × 17’

 Default Setup

 360° Tour Newport Beach A

Please note that reported capacities do not take into account the clearance required for additional equipment beyond the standard setup.

Book smart with Smart Classrooms. General assignment classrooms are available to reserve when an academic course is not in session.

Classrooms are standardly equipped with:

  • writing board
  • projection screen
  • instructor table
Smart Classrooms are standardly equipped with:
  • PC computer
  • USB microphone
  • i>clicker base station
  • laptop connections
    • VGA
    • HDMI
    • 1/8” mini audio)
  • Blu-Ray deck
  • 16:10 format data projector
  • stereo speakers
  • overhead transparency projector
  • auxiliary RCA audio/video inputs
  • XLR microphone input
  • touch-panel controller
  • help phone
List of General Assignment Classrooms

Operating Hours

Generally open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Classrooms and lecture halls can be opened specially for events between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekends.

Newkirk Alumni Center
As a welcoming gateway, the Newkirk Alumni Center is conveniently located on the west edge of the beautiful UC Irvine campus. The center offers a unique setting for a variety of events, including conferences, weddings, meetings, luncheons, receptions and other special gatherings.

Operating Hours

Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Events can be scheduled at this facility after hours by request. Typically after-hour events are approved between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.

The Conference Rooms

Conference Room
Whether it’s to hold a professional or personal event, the Conference Room can transform to accommodate. Amenities:
  • Built-in projectors & screen
  • Built-in audio system
  • Direct TV access

Maximum Capacities

Room Capacity Square Footage
Room A 100 1,506 ft2
Room B 100 1,490 ft2
Room AB 200 2,996 ft2
Board Room

The Executive Board Room is the perfect space for corporate meetings. Located on the second floor.

Amenities:

  • Built-in projectors & screen
  • Service bar with sink
  • Direct TV access

Capacity: Seats 22 in a board room style setup in a 1,293 ft2 space. Additional chairs and tables available upon request.

The Den

The Den provides a space to host an intimate gathering or reception.

Amenities:

  • Direct TV access
  • Service bar with sink and barstools
  • Ceramic gas fireplace and couches
  • Small attached patio
  • UCI memorabilia décor

Capacity: Up to 48 in a 1,078 ft2 space. May be set up as intimate dining room upon request.

Outdoor Patio

This flexible multipurpose patio can be reserved for gatherings of up to 150 people. May only be reserved with Conference Room AB.

Amenities:

  • Built-in audio system

Please note that reported capacities do not take into account the clearance required for additional equipment beyond the standard setup.

Ring Mall
Ring Mall is an excellent outdoor area for distributing information, sales, fairs, and more.

Operating Hours

Events can be scheduled between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.

Diagrams

View the diagrams below to locate the designated 10’ × 10’ spaces to reserve.

 All Ring Mall Spaces  Social Science Ring  Library Ring  Anteater Plaza  Flag Pole  Aldrich Ring  Student Center Ring  Student Center Terrace  Humanities Ring A  Humanities Ring B  Humanities Ring C

Aldrich Park
Aldrich Park offers a natural venue for concerts, festivals, commencement ceremonies and more.

Operating Hours

Events can be scheduled between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.

Outdoor Plazas
Outdoor plazas provide an open-air venue for your next reception or recreational activity.

Operating Hours

Events can be scheduled between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.

Diagrams

View the diagrams to help plan for your event.  Plaza Locations on Campus
Humanities Plaza

 Humanities Plaza

Gateway Plaza

 Gateway Plaza Upper

Gateway Plaza

 Gateway Plaza Lower

Social Sciences Plaza

 Social Sciences Plaza Upper

Social Sciences Plaza

 Social Sciences Plaza Lower

Engineering Plaza

 Engineering Plaza Upper

Physical Sciences Plaza

 Physical Sciences Plaza

Biological Sciences Plaza

 Biological Sciences Plaza

Mesa Field
Located in the Mesa Court housing complex, Mesa Court offers an expansive field for open-air, recreational activities.

Operating Hours

Events can be scheduled between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.