Christ Cathedral
Church · Garden Grove, California
Christ Cathedral is a vast glass-walled church in Garden Grove, in Orange County, set on a large campus of lawns, gardens and other buildings. It was designed by the architect Philip Johnson and built as the Crystal Cathedral for the Reverend Robert Schuller and his television ministry. The Catholic Diocese of Orange bought it in 2012 and reopened it as Christ Cathedral in 2019 - confirm the dates - after a long renovation. The sanctuary is the draw: a huge, bright space of glass and steel with a large pipe organ, the Hazel Wright Organ - confirm - and a tall tower, the Tower of Hope - confirm. It is an active cathedral, so Masses and ceremonies take priority over sightseeing. Tours, campus areas and a museum may be offered - confirm. It is about 10-15 minutes from Disneyland by car. Allow an hour, and expect heat inside on warm afternoons despite the shading, as well as limited shade on the lawns, school groups and busy weekends.
13280 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, California, 92840, United States
The cathedral is generally open to visitors during the day, but the sanctuary closes to sightseers for Masses, weddings, funerals and special events, so hours change from day to day - confirm the current schedule with the cathedral office. Guided tours, the museum, the gardens and the shop may keep their own times, and some may run only on certain days - confirm what is open. Admission to the main sanctuary is commonly free or by donation, while tours can carry a fee - confirm. Parking on the campus is commonly free or low-cost but can fill for large services. Holy Week, Christmas and major feast days can restrict visits and bring large crowds.
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