Garden Grove is a city in Orange County in Southern California.
Get in
Off state highway 22 between the I-405 and I-5.
Get around
See
- Christ Cathedral (formerly Crystal Cathedral), 13280 Chapman Ave (Near the 5, 22, and 57 freeways.), 33.787396°, -117.898933°, +1 714 489-6100. This all-glass church was home to the huge congregation built by the persistently up-beat Rev. Robert Schuller. This towering edifice, designed by noted architect Philip Johnson, was built for Schuller's television ministry. It was purchased by the Catholic Diocese of Orange in 2012. Christ Cathedral will be rededicated in the summer of 2019 ad the diocese's new motherchurch. The grounds are open, and tours are conducted Monday through Saturday at 10AM and 1PM. Daily and Sunday Mass is celebrated in the Arboretum. 2019-05-08
Do
Events
- Strawberry Festival. A large community festival in late May, celebrating the city's agricultural past.
Buy
Eat
- Augustino's Italian Restaurant, 12554 Valley View St, 33.780093°, -118.030406°, +1 714 891-2695. Referred to by locals simply as "Auggie's," this neighborhood Italian restaurant has delicious pizza and pasta for modest costs. Their complimentary garlic rolls are sublime. Delivery available.
- Perry's Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 6937 Chapman Ave, 33.789007°, -118.011642°, +1 714 898-7670. Perry's has become famous for its delicious thick-crust, square shaped and sliced pizza, though they also serve thinner pizzas that are traditional round pies. Lunch-goers can grab pizza by the slice along with other good combos. They have great pasta, sandwiches (the hot roast beef and cheese is scrumptious), and hot wings. Event catering and phone order pick-up are available.
Drink
Sleep
- Candlewood Suites, 12901 Garden Grove Blvd., 33.774992°, -117.907571°, +1 714 539-4200.
- Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove, 12021 Harbor Blvd, 33.787298°, -117.916036°, +1 714 867-5555.
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 12867 Garden Grove Blvd, 33.774987°, -117.908241°, +1 714 539-3535.
- Marriott Anaheim Suites, 12015 Harbor Blvd, 33.787806°, -117.91697°, +1 714 750-1000.
- Ramada Plaza Anaheim/Garden Grove, 10022 Garden Grove Blvd, 33.773681°, -117.957889°, +1 714 534-1818, info@ramadaplaza-anaheim.net.
- Residence Inn Anaheim/Garden Grove, 11931 Harbor Blvd, 33.789884°, -117.915145°, +1 714 591-4000.
- Hyatt Regency Orange County, 11999 Harbor Blvd., 33.789389°, -117.916379°, +1 714 750-1234. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon.
- Homewood Suites by Hilton, 12005 Harbor Blvd, 33.788359°, -117.917989°, +1 714-740-1800. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Located a mile from Disneyland. Suites have full kitchens and free high-speed internet. Free hot breakfast and light dinner.
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