The city of Garden Grove offers a break from the hum of activity a few miles north around Anaheim and Disneyland. “Garden Grove isn’t super expensive, and it’s a lot quieter than somewhere like Anaheim,” says agent Moein Tehran with First Team Realty, who’s been selling in Garden Grove since 2018. These practical factors and the abundance of ranch-style homes on the city’s grid make it a popular option for buyers looking for a laid-back residential environment with urban conveniences like walkable schools. However, locals might know Garden Grove better for its cultural layers. “One of the interesting things about the city is that there are neighborhoods where almost everybody speaks Vietnamese,” says Tehran. Tehran is referring to Little Saigon, a few blocks between Garden Grove and neighboring Westminster where the city’s Vietnamese culture is vibrantly represented. The city also well known for having Orange County’s first Koreatown — a 2-mile stretch of Garden Grove Boulevard populated with Korean restaurants and markets.
T&K Food Market is a hot spot for Garden Grove residents.
The vibrant Korea Town in Garden Grove: A blend of culture, cuisine, and community.
The Asian Garden Mall in Little Saigon has a variety of eateries to choose from.
Tran Hung Dao Statue in Little Saigon commemorates the Tran Dynasty Vietnamese commander.
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Suburban lawn space on urban blocks
Home options are pretty consistent across Garden Grove, with most hanging around the city’s median price of just over $900,000. Aside from a few strip malls and industrial parks, the city is almost entirely residential. Despite the urban grid layout, the streets have a somewhat suburban appearance. Midsize ranch-style homes sit on decent-sized lots with driveways and grassy front and backyards. Prices don’t stick out in any particular neighborhood, but there are pockets of larger and newer homes sprinkled throughout the city. These spacious ranch-style homes and new multistory builds can cost over $2 million. They often have more lawn space, and some even sit on cul-de-sacs.
The Garden Grove neighborhood offers many different architectural style homes.
You can find the unique style of Cape cod homes through out some parts of Garden Grove.
A look down a typical residential street in the city of Garden Grove.
A lot of neighborhoods in Garden Grove consist of cul-de-sac designs.
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OC Koreatown and Little Saigon
Garden Grove is home to thriving cultural neighborhoods. Orange County's first Koreatown is located on Garden Grove Boulevard between Beach Boulevard and Brookhurst Road. Strip malls on either side of the boulevard are full of authentic Korean barbecues, tea houses and markets. Koreatown's karaoke bars are a popular nightlife option in the city. Vietnamese culture thrives in Little Saigon, located on the city's south side. The neighborhood is buzzing with Vietnamese bakeries, cafes and spots for authentic pho and bun cha. The Asian Garden Mall is packed with Vietnamese shops, and it hosts street food vendors at the Little Saigon Night Market throughout the summer.
Each Memorial Day weekend, Garden Grove hosts the Strawberry Festival. The festival started in 1958 and attracts a quarter of a million attendees yearly. Live music, carnival rides and a parade are staples of the Strawberry Festival. Garden Grove also has the Gem Theater and the Festival Amphitheater, which have major stage productions throughout the year.
The Asian Garden Mall in Little Saigon is a popular spot for shopping and dining.
GEM Theater has great performances it seats 158 and was built in the 1920s.
Come join all the fun with your family at the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival.
At The Lucky Seafood Supermarket in Koreatown you can take your pick of the litter.
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Theme parks and community green spaces
Magic is in the air as Garden Grove sits just a few miles south of Disneyland. Recent projections suggest that over 16 million people visit Disneyland each year, and with 32,000 employees it's one of the area’s largest employers. Residents can head to Disney and check out one of the nine unique themed lands. In addition, Garden Grove is home to one of the nation’s 19 Great Wolf Lodge locations. The indoor water park also features on-site lodging and non-water-related fun, including mini golf and an arcade.
Other outdoor recreation is easy to find. The city operates a dozen parks and three mini parks. The largest is the 36-acre Garden Grove Park, which has outdoor fitness equipment, volleyball courts and much more. There are many great beaches within a 30-minute drive of Garden Grove for those who want to swim or surf in the Pacific Ocean. With hot summers and mild winters, temperatures in Garden Grove encourage people to get outside.
Great Wold Lodge is a popular destination for families of Garden Grove.
Catch a game of basketball when visiting Garden Grove Park.
Garden Grove residents can head to Huntington State Beach for some fun in the sun.
Garden Grove residents often frequent the world famous Disneyland resort in Anaheim.
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Garden Grove Unified School District
The city is served by the Garden Grove Unified School District, which earns an overall A rating from Niche. With 68 schools in the district, students are almost always within walking distance of their nearest institution. The district is also crucial to the city’s industry. With over 5,000 employees, it’s one of the largest employers in the city itself.
Your children will love attending Anderson Elementary School.
The spirited football field on Orange High School's campus in Orange, CA.
The Garden Grove Unified School District holds some highly rated schools within the area.
Entrance to Stanford Elementary School in Garden Grove.
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Short commute to Anaheim
Many residents take advantage of the short commute to Anaheim, just over 5 miles north. Irvine, Orange County’s tech and finance hub, is 15 miles southeast on Interstate 5. There are also employment opportunities in West Garden Grove’s industrial area, and healthcare personnel can work at Garden Grove Hospital on the city’s east side. Residents can get to work and around town on Orange County Transportation buses running throughout the city. Commuters might make the occasional trip to downtown Los Angeles, which is about 30 miles northwest on the 5, although the drive can take a while during rush hour. Regional flights out of John Wayne Airport are just over 10 miles away.
Over the past decade, crime in Garden Grove has stayed below state and national averages. According to FBI data, the Garden Grove Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 66 offenses per 100,000 people in 2020, compared to California’s 89. By 2023, Garden Grove’s violent crime rate had dropped slightly to 61 offenses per 100,000 people, compared to 102 for all of California.
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