A candlelight dinner happens in a small, quiet, expensive restaurant, or home alone, dressed appropriately and mindful of table manners. Intimate conversation is usual, holding hands and kissing are optional.
UCI is close to the beaches, mountains, and attractions of Southern California. Disneyland is approximately 20 minutes away by car. While the university is located in Irvine, the campus is directly bounded by the city of Newport Beach and the community of Newport Coast.
UC Irvine is the last UC campus that subcontracts its food services. In summer of 2004, UCI signed a contract with Aramark, a food services corporation, granting it control of nearly all residential dining facilities and restaurants on university property.