Garden Grove travel guide

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You're Going to Love Garden Grove

With a population of 170,883, Garden Grove is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Garden Grove deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Garden Grove

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brodard Chateau (9100 Trask Ave) and Tusca - Hyatt Regency Orange County (11999 Harbor Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Garden Grove

Garden Grove in May
Estimated package price
$445
2 travelers
Flight to Garden Grove
3 nights at hotel
Garden Grove in May
Estimated package price
$445
2 travelers
Flight to Garden Grove
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Garden Grove

Plane

When flying to Garden Grove, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Garden Grove include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Garden Grove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Garden Grove. The train journey from Garden Grove to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garden Grove is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 46 km from Garden Grove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garden Grove, including LuxXpress, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Garden Grove takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 386 km. Garden Grove’s bus station is located 3 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Garden Grove, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Garden Grove include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Garden Grove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Garden Grove. The train journey from Garden Grove to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garden Grove is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 46 km from Garden Grove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garden Grove, including LuxXpress, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Garden Grove takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 386 km. Garden Grove’s bus station is located 3 km from the city center.

Airports near Garden Grove

Airlines serving Garden Grove

Lufthansa
Good (4,693 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (957 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,656 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,105 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,418 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,022 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (803 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Garden Grove

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tropic Lodge and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Garden Grove/Anaheim South.

Where to stay in popular areas of Garden Grove

Most booked hotels in Garden Grove

Hyatt Regency Orange County
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1536 reviews)
$186+
Great Wolf Lodge Southern California
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 479 reviews)
$278+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3062 reviews)
$190+
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 21 reviews)
$636+
Sheraton Garden Grove - Anaheim South Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1531 reviews)
$159+
Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4985 reviews)
$170+

Renting a car in Garden Grove

Renting a car in Garden Grove costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Garden Grove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Garden Grove is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Tiida or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Garden Grove costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Garden Grove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Garden Grove is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Tiida or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.