Top 6 Things to Do in Garden Grove, CA: The Ultimate Guide (2024)
Garden Grove At-A-Glance
| Population | 170,488 |
|---|---|
| Area | 17.98 mi² |
| Best known for | Amazing Vietnamese food |
| Character | Mix of urban and residential |
Top 6 Things to Do in Garden Grove
1. Crystal Cathedral
2. Steelcraft Garden Grove
3. Strawberry Festival
4. Little Saigon
5. Garden AMP
6. Garden Grove restaurant
Garden Grove is located in Orange County, CA just south of Anaheim. It has seedier parts as well as areas that are undergoing revitalization.
There are lots of things to do and see in Garden Grove:
1. Check out the Crystal Cathedral
The Crystal Cathedral is an iconic Orange County structure with massive mirrored panels and a 236-foot prayer spire.
There are all sorts of architectural marvels like this one in Orange County. We’ve listed our favorites here.
2. Visit SteelCraft Garden Grove
SteelCraft Garden Grove is one of Orange County’s newer food halls with a large central seating area. Choose your food and drink from one of several vendors.
Steelcraft Garden Grove: What to Expect (2023)
3. Attend the Strawberry Festival
The Strawberry Festival is held annually on Memorial Day Weekend and features food vendors, rides, live music, and contests. The strawberry theme was chosen to celebrate the area’s abundant strawberry fields in the 1950s.
The 63rd Strawberry Festival will be held in 2023.
4. Visit Little Saigon
Little Saigon is a district that encompasses parts of Garden Grove, Westminster, and Fountain Valley. It is home to the largest community of Vietnamese people outside of Vietnam and boasts an incredible selection of Vietnamese cuisine, which leads us to #5.
5. See a show at Garden AMP
Garden Grove has one of our favorite concert venues, Garden AMP. Best of all, it’s within walking distance from downtown GG.
6. Try one of Garden Grove’s most popular restaurants
Brodard Chateau
This is an iconic Garden Grove restaurant serving some of the best spring rolls in the country. Please note that there is also a place called Brodard Restaurant which is located in neighboring Fountain Valley.
There are also two Michelin-recognized restaurants in Garden Grove:
Garlic and Chives
Pho 79
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
This is a fun Elvis-themed bar and restaurant located on Main Street in the historic downtown area of Garden Grove.
