Garden Grove, CA

Travel Guide

Crystal Cove State Park which includes a garden and a house
Crystal Cove State Park showing a beach, signage and landscape views
Crystal Cove State Park which includes art and signage
Crystal Cove State Park which includes a park
Garden Grove featuring a city and a house

Visit the extraordinary Crystal Cathedral, which houses one of the world’s largest musical instruments. See a show at the theater and explore the museum.

Garden Grove is a small city in Orange County that is home to the Crystal Cathedral, possibly the largest glass building in the world. Admire this innovative structure, watch a performance in one of the city’s theaters and enjoy local cuisine at a restaurant on Harbor Boulevard. The city is also famous for hosting the annual Strawberry Festival, which celebrates the area’s agricultural roots.

Make your way to the Crystal Cathedral, a glass structure designed by Philip Johnson and built in 1981. Move around the building to observe changes in the reflective exterior that resembles a giant mirror. Walk around the church’s spacious interior and enjoy the view of the sky through the glass. Marvel at the Hazel Wright Memorial Organ, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Its intricate design includes more than 16,000 pipes.

Head to the Stanley Ranch Museum to learn about some of the oldest buildings in the area, dating back to the 1800s.

Visit the restaurants and shops along Harbor Boulevard. The city is renowned for its Vietnamese and Mexican cuisine. Sit down, relax and enjoy tostadas and a fruity margarita.

Attend May’s annual Strawberry Festival. Ride Ferris wheels and roller coasters and taste local produce in celebration of the city’s agricultural prominence. Watch the festival parade and see marching bands, floats and local celebrities.

Garden Grove is 6 miles (10 kilometers) south of Anaheim and 29 miles (47 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles. Reach the area by bus from either city or get there faster by driving or taking a taxi.

Orange County’s beautiful beaches are just a short distance from Garden Grove. Take the 15-minute drive to Huntington Beach and relax on the sand or surf the waves. The affluent town of Newport Beach is an additional 15-minute drive south. Disneyland® Resort and Knott’s Berry Farm are also nearby.

Where to stay in Garden Grove

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Koreatown

Located on Garden Grove Boulevard between Beach Boulevard and Brookhurst Street, this area is often called Little Seoul or the Korean Business District. Discover authentic Korean cuisine and vibrant culture in the heart of Orange County, California.

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Rustic Lane

When in Rustic Lane, you can plan a visit to Adventure City and Hobby City Doll and Toy Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Rustic Lane
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Hyatt Regency Orange County
4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
$169 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$198 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,289 reviews)
"Enjoyed the stay and convenience to and from Disneyland."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA
Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA
3.5 out of 5
12681 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
$251 nightly
The price is $289 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$289 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Garden Grove. Enjoy 5 restaurants, water park access (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,491 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA
Sheraton Garden Grove-Anaheim South Hotel
Sheraton Garden Grove-Anaheim South Hotel
3.5 out of 5
12221 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
$135 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$158 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,418 reviews)
"The hotel was clean. Staff was friendly. Good restaurants closed by. I would stay again."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Sheraton Garden Grove-Anaheim South Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Historic Broadlind Hotel at Long Beach Convention Center
The Historic Broadlind Hotel at Long Beach Convention Center
3 out of 5
149 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Stay at this 3-star historic aparthotel in Long Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and an attached winery. Popular attractions Long Beach Cruise Terminal ...
7.4/10 Good! (889 reviews)
"I love staying at the Broadlind! It has a casual, comfortable feel. It’s quiet. So much is easily on hand for you. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

The Historic Broadlind Hotel at Long Beach Convention Center
Dockside Boat & Bed Long Beach
Dockside Boat & Bed Long Beach
3.5 out of 5
316 E Shoreline Drive, Long Beach, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach houseboat in Long Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and furnished balconies or patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews)
"The yacht was beautiful and a perfect fit for our family. We have an RV and it was akin to staying in an RV on water. We loved it and would absolutely stay there again if out that way. The location was incredible and parking was easy by PF Changs in a secured lot."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

Dockside Boat & Bed Long Beach
Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views
Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views
Newport Beach
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Huntington Beach Pier and Newport ...
10/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Amazing House and location
"The house was beautiful and had all the amenities we needed and more. We had the best time just sitting in the family room with all the doors opened up and enjoyed the ocean view. The location couldn’t have been better. We will definitely be back at this house for another beach vacation!"

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Garden Grove

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
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1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

There is a problem when I go on to look and book my flight not my flight I'm sorry book my motel only it'll give me one price and then when I proceed to the checkout it gives me a price and I did not book with you because of this today and it happene

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I loved it! We will come again 殺

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I would recommend to friends and family to go in groups lots to do.

3/5 - Okay

BJ

It wasn't awful. But I'd rather stay somewhere where the doors are in the outside.

4/5 - Good

Veronica

Will visit again, thank you.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Easy access to Universal Studios, San Diego Zoo and to Orange County Outlet mall.

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