Garden Grove, CA

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Crystal Cove State Park showing a beach, signage and landscape views
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

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Hyatt Regency Orange County
4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is $139 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
$139
per night
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,366 reviews)
"Very nice atmosphere"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2023

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove
Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove
3.5 out of 5
12021 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA
The price is $139 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
$139
per night
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay if in this area. Clean and staff were super friendly!"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023

Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove
Residence Inn By Marriott Anaheim Resort Area
Residence Inn By Marriott Anaheim Resort Area
3 out of 5
11931 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is $169 per night from Oct 24 to Oct 25
$169
per night
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a children's pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the property ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"This hotel was incredible! It’s a little further of a walking distance to Disneyland but you have an option of a shuttle or you can just get a Lyft drive for $6.00. The inside of the hotel is clean, bright and airy. They have a wonderful, slightly heated pool, a kiddie pool, and a Jacuzzi to use. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2023

Residence Inn By Marriott Anaheim Resort Area
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 2 restaurants, an attached winery, and WiFi. Popular attractions Long Beach Cruise Terminal and ...
7.6/10 Good! (767 reviews)
"A lot of dining options in the area and we walked everywhere."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023

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 a terrace. Popular attractions Long Beach Cruise Terminal and World ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
"The stay was great & could have been excellent had their not been a big eyesore of ship blocking the Marina which was essentially the entire view. Maybe we should have been notified & comped the parking, a free drink coupon, discount off the next stay… but the mere response of it is what it is was ..."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023

Dockside Boat & Bed Long Beach
The Neverending Story Home-5 Star Vacation Home-Memories to last a lifetime
The Neverending Story Home-5 Star Vacation Home-Memories to last a lifetime
Anaheim
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Downtown Disney® District and Disneyland® ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
Great House for Disneyland and Anaheim
"Property is close enough to disneyland to walk. Property is very clean and has everything you need."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023

The Neverending Story Home-5 Star Vacation Home-Memories to last a lifetime
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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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 19, 2020

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
Mar 3, 2020

I loved it! We will come again 殺

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 23, 2020

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

3/5 - Okay

BJ
Feb 16, 2020

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

4/5 - Good

Veronica
Feb 4, 2020

Will visit again, thank you.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jan 8, 2020

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

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