Garden Grove Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Crystal Cove State Park which includes a garden and a house
Crystal Cove State Park showing signage, a beach and landscape views
Crystal Cove State Park showing art and signage
Crystal Cove State Park showing a park
Garden Grove showing 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 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 theatres and enjoy local cuisine at a restaurant on Harbour 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 Harbour 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 kilometres) south of Anaheim and 29 miles (47 kilometres) 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.

Rustic Lane
Hyatt Regency Orange County

Hyatt Regency Orange County

4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is £129 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£129
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,380 reviews)
"Great place! The staff is always amazing, Rooms are clean. They always go above and beyond."

Reviewed on 31 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 £190 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£190
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,602 reviews)
"Great place. Lots of fun. The only thing I didn't like was that we paid for parking in the garage, then after that, they told us about the in out parking. It would have been nice to know ahead of time."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA
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 £110 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£110
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,540 reviews)
"It’s a nice hotel with great service and amenities, but it’s starting to feel a bit outdated. Still, everything else was good!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove
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 Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and an on-site winery. Popular attractions Long Beach Cruise Terminal ...
7.4/10 Good! (891 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 Wi-Fi and furnished balconies or patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (245 reviews)
"I loved everything about the boat, very spacious and clean! Im coming back!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Dockside Boat & Bed Long Beach
West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre

West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre

2 out of 5
Santa Ana, CA
Stay at this holiday home in Santa Ana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Disney California Adventure® Park and Downtown Disney® ...
6.8/10 (306 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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