Garden Grove is a vibrantly progressive and growing city known as one of the top vacation destinations in California. It is located just south of Los Angeles in Orange County and is a few minutes away from Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and Downtown Disney. It aptly describes itself as “The City of Youth and Ambition” because of its wholesome image and the variety of family-oriented attractions and activities available around the city.
One of the top attractions in the city is the Historical Downtown Garden Grove. The great old-town atmosphere along this historic district is like going down memory lane. It features classic car shows, diverse live shows and a number of commercial establishments to suit the varying tastes of both tourists and locals. Popular destinations along Historical Downtown include shopping spots like the LC and Sally’s Antiques, Garden Grove Mercantile, and Colonial House of Flowers and Gifts; and dining spots like Azteca Restaurant, Kaye’s Kitchen and Doug’s Downtown Grill. Main Street is also home to the Colony of Performing Arts.
Downtown Garden Grove’s main thoroughfares include the Garden Grove Freeway, Garden Grove Boulevard, Chapman Avenue, Orangewood Avenue and Harbor Boulevard.
Downtown Garden Grove features a number of schools including the Dwight Eishenhower Elementary School, Garden Grove High School, St. Paul Lutheran School and Orangewood Academy. It is also a few minutes away from the Coastline Community College and Concorde Career College.
Garden Grove Residents have easy access to the Garden Grove City Hall, U.S. Post Office, Gem Theatre, Garden Grove Regional Library, Euclid Park, Community Center Park, Garden Grove Park, Hue Quang Buddhist Temple, Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, St. Columbian Catholic Church, and Good News Korean Lutheran Church.
Large shopping areas within the area include the Garden Grove Promenade Shopping Center, Pavilion Plaza Shopping Center and Gardenland Shopping Center.
Nearby hospitals include the Garden Grove Hospital and Medical Center, Coventry Court Health Center, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.