# Garden Grove

Garden Grove is a city in Orange County in Southern California.

## Get in

Off state highway 22 between the I-405 and I-5.

## See

* 33.787396-117.8989331 Christ Cathedral (formerly Crystal Cathedral), 13280 Chapman Ave (Near the 5, 22, and 57 freeways.), ☏ +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 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. (updated Oct 2023)

## 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.
* 33.779079-117.9159081 Great Wolf Lodge Southern California.

### Events

* Strawberry Festival: . A large community festival in late May, celebrating the city's agricultural past. (date needs fixing)

## Eat

* 33.780093-118.0304061 Augustino's Italian Restaurant, 12554 Valley View St, ☏ +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.
* 33.789007-118.0116422 Perry's Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 6937 Chapman Ave, ☏ +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.

## Sleep

* 33.774992-117.9075711 Sonesta Simply Suites Anaheim, 12901 Garden Grove Blvd., ☏ +1 714 539-4200.
* 33.787298-117.9160362 Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove, 12021 Harbor Blvd, ☏ +1 714 867-5555.
* 33.774987-117.9082413 Hotel Marguerite, 12867 Garden Grove Blvd, ☏ +1 714-530-3388.
* 33.787806-117.916974 Marriott Anaheim Suites, 12015 Harbor Blvd, ☏ +1 714 750-1000, fax: +1 714 750-9000.
* 33.773681-117.9578895 Ramada Plaza Anaheim/Garden Grove, 10022 Garden Grove Blvd, ☏ +1 714 534-1818, fax: +1 714 539-9930, info@ramadaplaza-anaheim.net.
* 33.789884-117.9151456 Residence Inn Anaheim/Garden Grove, 11931 Harbor Blvd, ☏ +1 714 591-4000, fax: +1 714 591-4001.
* 33.789389-117.9163797 Hyatt Regency Orange County, 11999 Harbor Blvd., ☏ +1 714 750-1234, fax: +1 714 740-0465. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon.
* 33.788359-117.9179898 Homewood Suites by Hilton, 12005 Harbor Blvd, ☏ +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.
* 33.79225-117.915969 Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Garden Grove, 11747 Harbor Blvd, ☏ +1 714-703-8800. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Dec 2024)
* 33.79074-117.9156810 Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim/Garden Grove, 11777 Harbor Blvd, ☏ +1 714-703-9100. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Dec 2024)