Overview
Garden Grove is a city in Orange County in Southern California.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 10 places to stay
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Best things about Garden Grove
Christ Cathedral
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 minis…
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jan–Dec. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 48°F. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Anaheim)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport, Santa Ana — 9 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LGB Long Beach International Airport, Long Beach — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
Off state highway 22 between the I-405 and I-5.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Christ Cathedral
- Lunch Perry's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
- Afternoon Great Wolf Lodge Southern California
- Dinner Augustino's Italian Restaurant
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Off state highway 22 between the I-405 and I-5.
See
See Christ Cathedral (formerly Crystal Cathedral)
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 was rededicated in the summer of 2019 as the diocese's new mother church. The grounds are open, and tours are conducted Monday through Saturday at 10AM and 1PM. Daily and Sunday Mass is celebrated in the Arboretum.
Do
- Play Go - Little Seoul in Garden Grove is one of the only places in Southern California to offer several Go parlors catering both newcomers and seasoned pros.
Events
- Strawberry Festival A large community festival in late May, celebrating the city's agricultural past.
Buy
Shop Brookhurst Hobbies
Brookhurst Hobbies is a premiere store within the scale-modeling, board gaming, RC, and wargaming niches. One of the largest of its kind in Orange County, California, and the Country, it has numerous offerings for modeling enthusiasts, grognards, and collectors alike. Unrivaled range of products available from international suppliers including Games Workshop, Bandai, Warlord Games, and more.
Eat
Eat Augustino's Italian Restaurant
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.
Eat Perry's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
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.
Sleep
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