Garden Grove is a beautiful California city, located about an hour outside of Los Angeles, in Orange County. It is far enough from the city to offer a small-town feel, but close enough to offer access to its many amenities. It is a city known for being friendly, warm, and welcoming, and for offering much to see and do. Even better, it is a city with a smaller, but vibrant LGBTQ community, where all can feel welcome and at home.
A Look at the History of Garden Grove
Garden Grove was founded by Alonzo Cook in 1874. Later that year, a school district and a Methodist church were organized that year. The town remained a relatively small rural crossroads until around 1905 when the railroad arrived in the area. The railroad helped the town to prosper, particularly as it was a key agricultural center for oranges, walnuts, chili peppers, strawberries, and other goods. The town continued to grow, and after World War II, growth increased rapidly, eventually resulting in the incorporation of Garden Grove as a city in 1956. Since that time, Garden Grove has remained a city full of industry and opportunity, but also one with plenty of recreational, cultural, and entertainment options to enjoy. For so many reasons, Garden Grove would make a wonderful place to call home!
A Few Fun Facts About Garden Grove
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Garden Grove’s LGBTQ Community
Garden Grove is a city that loves and supports its LGBTQ community with a variety of resources, including:
PFLAG Orange County is the area’s local chapter of the national PFLAG organization, which is the largest grassroots organization of its kind in the country. PFLAG is well-known for its mission of supporting LGBTQ people, friends, family, and allies across the country in a wide variety of ways. With 500 chapters and more than 200,000 members in the United States, PFLAG plays a critical role in providing advocacy, support, and resources to the LGBTQ community.
What's the Weather Like in Garden Grove?
Garden Grove has plenty of the sunshine that California is so well known for. It usually receives 13 inches of rain on average per year and no snow. Summers can be quite hot with the temperatures reaching an average of 82° in July, and somewhat cold in the winter, with lows in January dropping to around 46°. Generally, however, all times of year are pleasant enough to enjoy all of the outdoor beauty that the Garden Grove area has to offer.
Can’t-Miss Events in Garden Grove
Orange County Pride is the largest pride celebration in Orange County, and for the greater Garden Grove area. Join old friends and meet new ones as you celebrate all that the LGBTQ community adds to the area with parades, parties, family-friendly activities, and more.
The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival is one of the largest community festivals in California, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Full of all things “strawberry,” it’s a celebration of Garden Grove’s unique agricultural heritage, and it’s one event you won’t want to miss!
The Best Neighborhoods in Garden Grove
Unlike some larger cities, Garden Grove doesn’t have one specific “gayborhood,” or area where most of the LGBTQ population lives. Instead, many gays and lesbians live throughout the area. Finding the home and neighborhood that is right for you will largely be a matter of budget and personal preference, and as a result, it can be very helpful and important to find a Garden Grove LGBTQ realtor who knows and loves the city, and who can point you toward homes that might be a good fit. The median list price of homes currently for sale in Garden Grove is around $800,000.
Arts and Entertainment
The Gem Theatre is a beautiful, historic, 1920’s era theatre that has been presenting excellent drama to visitors and residents alike in Garden Grove for over 100 years. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a performance for yourself!
Festival Amphitheater is well known as one of the best places in Garden Grove to enjoy wonderful outdoor shows on a beautiful day. In particular, the amphitheater is famous for its productions of Shakespeare plays but also hosts dance events, concerts, and other dramatic productions.
Parks and Recreation
The Crystal Cathedral is certainly Garden Grove’s most iconic building. The cathedral is so named because it is made of reflective glass that makes it shimmer in the sunlight, and the architecture of the building in certain looks, from certain angles, like it is shaped from large, spiky shards of glass. It is also home to one of the largest musical instruments in the world in the form of the Hazel Wright Memorial Organ.
Garden Grove’s beautiful Historic Main Street is the perfect place to spend a down strolling, shopping, and having fun. Visitors can find several antique shops, other boutique stores, restaurants, and beautiful green spaces to enjoy.
Garden Grove Nightlife
The Frat Club is a popular LGBTQ nightclub in Garden Grove. It offers a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere with strong drinks, great music, frequent drag shows, pool tables, and plenty of places to relax and have fun with friends.
Contact a Garden Grove Gay Realtor Today
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