What BestPlaces Users Say about Garden Grove
California is known for its beautiful weather, diverse cultures, and bustling cities. One of these cities is Garden Grove, a suburban area located in Orange County. This city has a population of around 170,000 and is home to the popular amusement park, Disneyland. With its close proximity to major cities and tourist attractions, Garden Grove has become a popular place for people to live. However, as with any city, there are both positive and negative aspects. In this context, we will summarize user reviews from BestPlaces about living in Garden Grove.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces, residents of Garden Grove generally enjoy the city's convenient location and diverse community. A user named Jessica states, "I've lived in Garden Grove for 6 years now and I absolutely love it! It's in close proximity to Los Angeles and has a strong Vietnamese community." Another user, named Mark, shares a similar sentiment, saying, "I've lived in Garden Grove my whole life and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. The location is great and there's always something to do here." These reviews highlight the city's appeal to those who enjoy living in a diverse and lively community.
However, some users express concerns about the cost of living in Garden Grove. Carlos shares, "I've lived in Garden Grove for 2 years and although I love the location and community, the cost of living is pretty high. It's hard to find affordable housing here." Similarly, a user named Anna mentions, "I've lived in Garden Grove for a year now and while I enjoy the city, it can be expensive. Rent prices are high and it's tough to find affordable options." These reviews shed light on the potential financial challenges of living in Garden Grove.
In terms of safety, user reviews are mixed. While some users feel that Garden Grove is a safe city, others have concerns about crime rates. A user named David states, "I've lived in Garden Grove for 10 years and I feel very safe here. The police presence is strong and I haven't had any issues with crime." However, another user named Sarah disagrees, stating, "As a single woman, I don't feel safe living in Garden Grove. There have been a few incidents of violence in my neighborhood and it's concerning." These reviews highlight the importance of considering safety when deciding to live in Garden Grove.
In conclusion, user reviews on BestPlaces offer a variety of perspectives on living in Garden Grove. From the convenient location and diverse community to the potential financial challenges and concerns about safety, these reviews provide valuable insights for anyone considering making this city their home.
based on 10 ReviewsGet to know Garden Grove with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Garden Grove
Nice place to live. Expensive, like all of SoCal. - 10/18/2020
I've lived here for over 20 years. City hasn't changed much. Being in the SoCal area, there's plenty of stuff to do around here. Like with all of SoCal, population has continued to outpace new housing development. Unless you purchased a home when they were still reasonably priced (or during the recession), you'll find yourself spending a good chunk of your income on rent. If you plan on moving here (or to SoCal in general), I suggest you ensure you'll have a higher than middle-class income. Otherwise, you won't have much money left over after paying
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A Safe and Boring Town - 4/10/2017
So safe and boring that the police here rarely have anything better to do. At one time, I rented a room in another person's home and decided to put some aluminum foil shades on my window because my room was getting baked by the sun during the day. While I was at work, the police stopped by and made the owner take my shades down because it had the appearance that marijuana was being grown in the
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In Two Words . . . Almost Perfect - 6/6/2011
Garden Grove is right next to Anaheim (Disneyland), about 40 miles south of LA. Ten miles from the coast (as the crow flies), about a 20-30 minute drive to the beach, with traffic. But close enough to the coast to enjoy the constant clear, blue skies and temps usually in the 70's. I love living close to the beach and ocean, but for me, it is too busy here. I prefer living in less-populated areas. There is too much traffic, traffic, traffic. There is a lot to do from visiting Hollywood, LA, the many beach communities, San Diego and all the other activities a large metropolitan area has to offer, but you will have to deal with a lot of traffic. All of the major roadways, the 5, 101, the infamous 405 and everything in-between are overly conjested! Always a price to pay for
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I miss Garden Grove! - 10/28/2008
Hey I lived in Garden Grove for all my life, 36 years. But we couldnt afford to live there any more,the family business was failing, and i am sorry to say that it was changing for the worst, Its just not the same as it was in the 70's and 80's. My heart aches for the place of my childhood memories.So, we decided to make new memories for my children in a much better place than California. We moved to Austin, Texas!
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Used to be nice.......... - 7/11/2008
The area I used to live in,which was by Westminster Ave and Newhope, used to be very nice but when I happened to pass by there, it look like a garbage can. Litter everywhere, buildings in need of paint,no parking...etc. It's not what it used to be. Although most areas of Garden Grove are really beautiful still but in the area I used to live in...it's bad
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Nice Climate - 9/20/2006
Here in Garden Grove the weather is great, being only 15 miles from the beach and not too far from the mountains it just makes the weather really nice most year
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Quality of Life Sliding - 8/8/2006
I have live in Garden Grove for over 40 years so I feel I am more than qualified to comment on the quality of life here..It used to be the best place in So. Ca. to live..Open spaces, little traffic, great roads, nice neighborhoods, great neighbors.. This has drastically changed since the mid 70's. The influx of Asians and Hispanics has resulted in major overcrowding, road jams 24/7, housing prices out of sight, neighbors that want to continue with their style of living from the country they came from, will not adapt to American ways or abide by our laws. After meditating on the poor living conditions now in So. Ca., I have decided it is time to leave for a place that still have the old American values. Anyone who moves into this area will find that the quality of live here is poor..Housing and streets that were originally built to accomadate single family situations now has 4, 5 or more families living in one house, 5,6, 7 cars parked in the streets for each house also that is
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Homeschooling is growing! - 2/25/2006
There are more and more parents discovering the joys of homeschooling their children! There are many homeschooling families getting together weekly from Garden Grove to Chino
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Full of Culture - 2/24/2006
A nice thing about GG is that there is a VAST variety of culture down every part of the
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