Accommodation Around Irvine Station, Irvine

If being by the water is a major draw, Irvine Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central Irvine. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to South Beach.

Find out about the history of Kilwinning with a stop at Kilwinning Abbey Tower. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

You might want to play some rounds at Royal Troon Golf Club, located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Troon. If Royal Troon Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Prestwick Golf Club, and Western Gailes Golf Club are also nearby.

Enjoy a round of golf in Irvine at Glasgow Gailes. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

You might want to practise your swing at Dundonald Links, a golf course located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Irvine. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. If Dundonald Links doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Western Gailes Golf Club, and Glasgow Gailes are also nearby.

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Scottish Maritime Museum during your trip to Irvine. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.