Shawn's Guidebook for Garden Grove & Surrounding areas
Food Scene
I've listed several different types of places to go. Both fast food, look up at menu, look down at menu, and tablecloth types. You should be able to find one you like ... if not, please ask me ... I'll have an answer for what your'e looking for.
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
88 W Colorado BlvdGreat Sushi and they have a happy hour too!
This store has awesome personnel and are so very friendly and quick. I've been a regular there for many years now.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
18951 Brookhurst StThis store has awesome personnel and are so very friendly and quick. I've been a regular there for many years now.
They have awesome salads, soups, pastas, and even breakfast sandwiches and oatmeal!
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Corner Bakery
103 W Imperial HwyThey have awesome salads, soups, pastas, and even breakfast sandwiches and oatmeal!
Just around the corner and a favorite go-to. Great Chinese food at descent prices and serving sizes. The staff is very friendly and they are open late until 9:30pm
The Wok Experience
13511 Beach BlvdJust around the corner and a favorite go-to. Great Chinese food at descent prices and serving sizes. The staff is very friendly and they are open late until 9:30pm
McDonald's
11171 Garden Grove Blvdopen 24/7 365 days a year
Ruby's Diner
1 Main StAt the end of the pier at HB Beach Main Street & PCH
Del Taco
213 E Katella AveOpe 24/7 365 days a year - good late night drive through food :D
For those who want to make a "run to the border" .... there's one close by. This store is also a "Grill" so you can order Pizza and other things, walk in or drive through. They are on the corner of Beach Blvd and Garden Grove Blvd ... tucked back in the corner by the gas station.
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Taco Bell
6254 Lexington AveFor those who want to make a "run to the border" .... there's one close by. This store is also a "Grill" so you can order Pizza and other things, walk in or drive through. They are on the corner of Beach Blvd and Garden Grove Blvd ... tucked back in the corner by the gas station.
Who doesn't love Slater's Burgers?? You can eat inside or out, and don't forget, there's the BACON SALT .... YUMMM There's a newer store that just opened a bit closer ON BEACH BLVD at WARNER on the WEST side of the street, just after you pass the corner.
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Slater's 50/50
17071 Beach BlvdWho doesn't love Slater's Burgers?? You can eat inside or out, and don't forget, there's the BACON SALT .... YUMMM There's a newer store that just opened a bit closer ON BEACH BLVD at WARNER on the WEST side of the street, just after you pass the corner.
The menu here is long so I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy! Afterwards there's a Barnes & Noble next door with a StarBucks in it and a Century/Cinemark Move Theater along with many other small shops and eateries to walk and browse. There's a few big Anchors there like, Kohl's, Bed Bath & Beyond, REI, Mothers Market, California Pizza Kitchen, Islands Burgers and many many more.
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The Cheesecake Factory
7871 Edinger AveThe menu here is long so I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy! Afterwards there's a Barnes & Noble next door with a StarBucks in it and a Century/Cinemark Move Theater along with many other small shops and eateries to walk and browse. There's a few big Anchors there like, Kohl's, Bed Bath & Beyond, REI, Mothers Market, California Pizza Kitchen, Islands Burgers and many many more.
The menu here is long so I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy! Afterwards there's Barnes & Noble near with a StarBucks in it and a Century/Cinemark Move Theater along with many other small shops and eateries to walk and browse. There's a few big Anchors there like, Kohl's, Bed Bath & Beyond, REI, Mothers Market, Cheesecake Factory, Islands Burgers and many many more.
California Pizza Kitchen at Bella Terra
7851 Edinger AveThe menu here is long so I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy! Afterwards there's Barnes & Noble near with a StarBucks in it and a Century/Cinemark Move Theater along with many other small shops and eateries to walk and browse. There's a few big Anchors there like, Kohl's, Bed Bath & Beyond, REI, Mothers Market, Cheesecake Factory, Islands Burgers and many many more.
YUMO! If you love sushi, and all you can eat, this is the place to go. Fresh, quick, there's rarely an empty table and oftentimes on the weekend nights there's a short/quick line. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. And I hear they have another store in the Los Cerritos Center (Mall) on South Street off the 605 (South street exit)
Sake 2 Me Sushi
13951 Carroll WayYUMO! If you love sushi, and all you can eat, this is the place to go. Fresh, quick, there's rarely an empty table and oftentimes on the weekend nights there's a short/quick line. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. And I hear they have another store in the Los Cerritos Center (Mall) on South Street off the 605 (South street exit)
Ruth's Chris Steak House
2961 Michelson DrElegance, and fine steaks.
This place is awesome, packed and always fun, and its the first place in the "shoreline village drive" places to go and see A must if your'e going to be down this way!
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Yard House
401 Shoreline Village DriveThis place is awesome, packed and always fun, and its the first place in the "shoreline village drive" places to go and see A must if your'e going to be down this way!
Outback Steakhouse
12001 Harbor BlvdAlways good and busy! They have Drive up service too
Entertainment & Activities
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103 Huntington Beach PierSurf City USA!
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100 Aquarium WayWho doesn't love to see the animals!
Quaint, close, small zoo. Just perfect for a quick trip and not a full day's experience. They also have a small children's play area inside. FUN!
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산타아나 동물원 및 프렌티스 공원
1801 E Chestnut AveQuaint, close, small zoo. Just perfect for a quick trip and not a full day's experience. They also have a small children's play area inside. FUN!
엔젤스타디움
2000 E Gene Autry WayAll Angel's fan's here!
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1313 Disneyland DrDisney!!! :)
너츠베리팜
8039 Beach BlvdIt's one of the best place still around for a good day's worth of fun.
Big Air Trampoline Park — Buena Park
8320 On the MallKid's love this place.
16 Theaters and 3D and XD all in a great plaza shopping center.
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Century Huntington Beach and XD
7777 Edinger Ave16 Theaters and 3D and XD all in a great plaza shopping center.
Boomers! Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Indoor Games and more. Off of Magnolia Ave (exit off the 405 Freeway) just under the freeway and open every day until 11pm BoomersParks.com
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Boomers! Fountain Valley
16800 Magnolia StBoomers! Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Indoor Games and more. Off of Magnolia Ave (exit off the 405 Freeway) just under the freeway and open every day until 11pm BoomersParks.com
Grab your family or friends or just rent a bike or scooter for you and take a tour of the shoreline village area. There is also another site closer in the HB Pier area. FUN FUN FUN Bring sunscreen during the day, and a sweater and camera in the evenings!
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Wheel Fun Rentals
700 Queensway DrGrab your family or friends or just rent a bike or scooter for you and take a tour of the shoreline village area. There is also another site closer in the HB Pier area. FUN FUN FUN Bring sunscreen during the day, and a sweater and camera in the evenings!
Shopping
There's every store you can think of there or in their plaza/shopping center.
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StThere's every store you can think of there or in their plaza/shopping center.
New mall with lots of great anchor stores and eateries there. Plus a Movie theater and a Costco!
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Bella TerraNew mall with lots of great anchor stores and eateries there. Plus a Movie theater and a Costco!
When you need to replace your mouse or any other electronics while youre here
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Best Buy
1015 N La Brea AveWhen you need to replace your mouse or any other electronics while youre here
Outlets galore!! You can shop here all day long and then hit the Commerce Casino after all the shopping and eating! Great place with ample parking and LOTS of your favorite vendors. Adidas, Coach, Nike, Samsonite, Jockey, and so many many more!!
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Citadel Outlets
100 Citadel DrOutlets galore!! You can shop here all day long and then hit the Commerce Casino after all the shopping and eating! Great place with ample parking and LOTS of your favorite vendors. Adidas, Coach, Nike, Samsonite, Jockey, and so many many more!!
The stores here cater to a higher level of income and he experience is vastly different then that of a local outlet centers. Lots of shops and eateries to enjoy a slow paced shopping day/date!
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrThe stores here cater to a higher level of income and he experience is vastly different then that of a local outlet centers. Lots of shops and eateries to enjoy a slow paced shopping day/date!
This place is huge and long! You can spend an entire day over here and across the way is the rest of the plaza shops and restaurants and eateries.
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Los Cerritos Center
239 Los Cerritos CenterThis place is huge and long! You can spend an entire day over here and across the way is the rest of the plaza shops and restaurants and eateries.
In-N-Out, Edwards theatres, Walmart, Lucilles BBQ, OUTLETS, and soo soo so much more.
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Long Beach Towne Center
Long Beach Towne CenterIn-N-Out, Edwards theatres, Walmart, Lucilles BBQ, OUTLETS, and soo soo so much more.
This is a smaller local mall when you want to just get in, and get out. There are a few big anchor stores here, JCPenney, DSW, Macy's, Best Buy, Target, and Sears (May have moved out already) along with plenty of eateries in the middle and lots of smaller stores as well. The mall is usually only upon until 7p weeknights and 8 or 9p Saturdays and 6p on Sundays. The bigger anchor stores on the outside are open longer hours always. There'a an Outback Steakhouse in the front of the mall which is always full and busy. Its a great place for a good steak!
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Westminster Mall
1025 Westminster MallThis is a smaller local mall when you want to just get in, and get out. There are a few big anchor stores here, JCPenney, DSW, Macy's, Best Buy, Target, and Sears (May have moved out already) along with plenty of eateries in the middle and lots of smaller stores as well. The mall is usually only upon until 7p weeknights and 8 or 9p Saturdays and 6p on Sundays. The bigger anchor stores on the outside are open longer hours always. There'a an Outback Steakhouse in the front of the mall which is always full and busy. Its a great place for a good steak!
Essentials
Markets, Laundromats, Post offices, Fitness Clubs, etc.
Stater Bros. Markets
7101 Warner AveThey close at 11pm
Laundry Mat of Westminster
7525 Trask AveThey close at 10pm and they are close and clean.
US Post Office
13761 Goldenwest StThey close at 1 on Saturday
Garden Grove club - again usually busy, descent club. Parking is ok. It's in the same plaza with a Walmart and many other Anchors, food eateries and a Edwards Theater. Busy Plaza
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24 Hour Fitness
7887 Center AveGarden Grove club - again usually busy, descent club. Parking is ok. It's in the same plaza with a Walmart and many other Anchors, food eateries and a Edwards Theater. Busy Plaza
HB Sport club with pool - parking not so great but there's a parking garage next to it so if you cant find parking around the building, you can inside the garage. This place is usually always busy with people and classes. BIG 2 story
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24 Hour Fitness
7887 Center AveHB Sport club with pool - parking not so great but there's a parking garage next to it so if you cant find parking around the building, you can inside the garage. This place is usually always busy with people and classes. BIG 2 story
These guys are just around the corner and are open until midnight. You'll usually find what you need at this market and at a lower price than most other markets. Just bring your own bags or they'll charge you a $0.10 fee for every bag you need.
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
10912 Katella AveThese guys are just around the corner and are open until midnight. You'll usually find what you need at this market and at a lower price than most other markets. Just bring your own bags or they'll charge you a $0.10 fee for every bag you need.
This Walmart was open 24 hours then they turned back to close at 1am It's more of a store than a market but there are plenty of market items there. There's a McDonald's inside this store and its right beside a new COSTCO Business which closes at 6pm
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Walmart
13331 Beach BlvdThis Walmart was open 24 hours then they turned back to close at 1am It's more of a store than a market but there are plenty of market items there. There's a McDonald's inside this store and its right beside a new COSTCO Business which closes at 6pm
Much smaller post office down the street ... rarely has anyone or lines in it. Quick and happy!
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United States Postal Service
6771 Warner AveMuch smaller post office down the street ... rarely has anyone or lines in it. Quick and happy!
Sometimes you need something for your vehicle. You can find it quick here ... just down the street.
AutoZone Auto Parts
8481 Westminster Blvd.Sometimes you need something for your vehicle. You can find it quick here ... just down the street.
Sightseeing
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood BoulevardBecause it's Hollywood Blvd!
Avalon
Take the Catalina Express over there.
What else would you do while you're in Hollywood but get a picture of you near the infamous HOLLYWOOD sign!
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할리우드사인
What else would you do while you're in Hollywood but get a picture of you near the infamous HOLLYWOOD sign!
Arts & Culture
게티 센터
1200 Getty Center DrIt's Iconic. La Brea Tar Pits are around the corner
Discovery Science Center
It's great for kids!
The local shops in this area all converge and open up for the public's consumption. Bring your walking shoes, your own bags, cards/cash and plan on spending the day down here. Soak up some sun and get immersed in the locals arts and culture.
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Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon RdThe local shops in this area all converge and open up for the public's consumption. Bring your walking shoes, your own bags, cards/cash and plan on spending the day down here. Soak up some sun and get immersed in the locals arts and culture.
LACMA is iconic for is gallery of period specific pieces that tour the globe. You'll find maybe King Tut, China's Neolithic to its Republic, and so many more. Spend the afternoon immersed in culture you'll only find at LACMA LACMA.org
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로스앤젤레스 카운티 미술관
5905 Wilshire BlvdLACMA is iconic for is gallery of period specific pieces that tour the globe. You'll find maybe King Tut, China's Neolithic to its Republic, and so many more. Spend the afternoon immersed in culture you'll only find at LACMA LACMA.org
The La Brea Tar Pits is the last of it's kind. How often are scientists STILL discovering relics from the dinosour age? only here will you find this kind of culture.
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라브리아타피츠뮤지엄
5801 Wilshire BlvdThe La Brea Tar Pits is the last of it's kind. How often are scientists STILL discovering relics from the dinosour age? only here will you find this kind of culture.
When in LA, stop and visit the ZOO! spend the day here watching/seeing these great animals
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LA Zoo station
When in LA, stop and visit the ZOO! spend the day here watching/seeing these great animals
This great sanctuary is here for our local sea/wildlife that need our help. Take a visit here and you'll go away knowing that someone's always watching out for those who need it, and have no voice.
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Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center
21900 Pacific Coast HwyThis great sanctuary is here for our local sea/wildlife that need our help. Take a visit here and you'll go away knowing that someone's always watching out for those who need it, and have no voice.
Everything Else
This Starbucks is down the street, walk in only off of Trask Blvd. In-N-Out is directly catty corner from it. in the plaza on the corner of Magnolia/Trask Ave just before the entrance to the 22 Freeway west.
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Starbucks
11001 Chapman AveThis Starbucks is down the street, walk in only off of Trask Blvd. In-N-Out is directly catty corner from it. in the plaza on the corner of Magnolia/Trask Ave just before the entrance to the 22 Freeway west.
Starbucks
11001 Chapman AveNew, Drive thru Starbucks! open until 10pm every day.
7-Eleven
8491 Westminster Blvd.This 7-11 is on the corner of Newland / Westminster Blvd
This is a 76 Gas station, which used to be the Mobil gas station ... they are open 24 hours/7 days a week. Corner of Westminster Blvd/Newland.
Excaliber Fuels
8482 Westminster Blvd.This is a 76 Gas station, which used to be the Mobil gas station ... they are open 24 hours/7 days a week. Corner of Westminster Blvd/Newland.
This inexpensive $6 car wash is on the corner of Garden Grove Blvd/Beach Blvd tucked back in the corner behind the Chevron Gas station and the Taco Bell. They're open every day until 8pm ggexpresswash.com
GG Express Car Wash
8034 Garden Grove BlvdThis inexpensive $6 car wash is on the corner of Garden Grove Blvd/Beach Blvd tucked back in the corner behind the Chevron Gas station and the Taco Bell. They're open every day until 8pm ggexpresswash.com
This gas station is just down the street and rivals Costco. ALWAYS. They are open 24/7 and are clean and nice. Literally will save you from having to drive down to Costco for a cheap fill up with good gas!
Berri Brothers Gas
8221 Garden Grove BlvdThis gas station is just down the street and rivals Costco. ALWAYS. They are open 24/7 and are clean and nice. Literally will save you from having to drive down to Costco for a cheap fill up with good gas!