Garden Grove Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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

While there might not be top attractions in Koreatown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Vietnam War Memorial and Disney California Adventure® Park.

Koreatown
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Rustic Lane

While Rustic Lane may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Adventure City and Disney California Adventure® Park.

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Hyatt Regency Orange County
Hyatt Regency Orange County
4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$286
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & 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! (5,304 reviews)
"A lot of option activities for kids."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 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
The price is NZ$458 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$458
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & 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! (1,528 reviews)
"Fun"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
3.5 out of 5
11767 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is NZ$238 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$238
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,145 reviews)
"His area"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
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! (890 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 27 Jun. 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! (240 reviews)
"Customer service was amazing; very accomodating and professional. The rooms were clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Dockside Boat & Bed Long Beach
West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre
West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre
2 out of 5
Santa Ana
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Disney California Adventure® Park and Downtown ...
6.8/10 (305 reviews)
"Good service!"

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre
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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