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Jessica Montes
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Last Modified: March 13, 2026

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Northwood II Neighborhood Guide

26of 26 Irvine Neighborhoods

Where Cul-De-Sacs Meet Costco Runs

🧭Generally defined as the area: Bounded by Portola Parkway to the north, Jeffrey Road to the east, Irvine Boulevard to the south, and Culver Drive to the west

📌Well known for: Northwood High test scores and aggressive weekend Kumon schedules

👕You can spot a Northwood II local by: Their kid's piano recital is on your calendar somehow

👍Move here if you want: Top-tier schools without the Turtle Rock price tag

👎Weekend energy: Tournament brackets, test prep, and Costco runs in between

✨Don't say we didn't warn you about: Circling for parking during any school-related event ever

The vibe around Northwood II is: Competitive but everyone still carpools

Neighborhood Tags:
Great schoolsFamily orientedSafeQuietSuburban calmOutdoorsy

Pros & Cons of Northwood II

Northwood II strengths (top 5)

Good SchoolsFamily FriendlyCultural DiversityBike FriendlyGreen Space

Northwood II tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeBreweriesCocktail Lounges
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Northwood II Neighborhood DNA

Asian families who treat school like a contact sport

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Some of the Northwood II hotspots include: Greenleaf Grill and Jeffrey Open Space Trail.
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Moving to Northwood II - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Irvine or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Irvine guide for the big-picture view — or compare Northwood II against other parts of the city in our Irvine neighborhood guide.