RESEARCH LIBRARY · WATERPARK
Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim / Garden Grove
Great Wolf Lodge Southern California is an indoor waterpark resort at 12681 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, California 92840, marketed as Anaheim / Garden Grove and located near Disneyland Resort. It opened in 2016 as the 13th Great Wolf Lodge.
OPERATOR · MINORITY OWNER
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. →
Great Wolf Resorts operates this lodge and retains a minority ownership interest. The City of Garden Grove identifies GWGG, LLC as the owner of the hotel. Follow the company link for Great Wolf’s 23-location network, history, ownership history, and operating model.
OWNERSHIP & OPERATION
Who Owns And Operates The Resort?
A 2025 City of Garden Grove staff report identifies GWGG, LLC as the owner of the hotel and Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. as its operator, with Great Wolf retaining a minority ownership interest. This distinction is important: the Great Wolf brand and operating company should not automatically be treated as the sole real-estate owner of every Great Wolf Lodge property.
WATERPARK
Indoor Water Park
Great Wolf describes the indoor water park as approximately 105,000 square feet and maintained at about 84°F year-round. Current attractions include a wave pool, lazy river, water-play structures, activity pools, kiddie areas, and multiple waterslides, including Howlin’ Tornado, Coyote Cannon, Wolf Tail and Alberta Falls.
RESORT
Hotel, Attractions, Food & Retail
The property combines the waterpark with 603 suites and a broader family-entertainment resort. Great Wolf’s current Southern California materials describe dry attractions such as MagiQuest, arcade experiences and other family activities, together with multiple dining and retail outlets. Waterpark day passes are also offered, so overnight lodging is not the only way to enter the water park.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENT
2026 Renovation
Great Wolf is carrying out a $55 million renovation extending through 2026. The program includes refreshed suites, dining and retail changes, new or reimagined attractions, and lobby work. Great Wolf reports that all 603 suites received refurbishment.
HISTORY
From Development To The 13th Lodge
The Garden Grove lodge opened in early 2016 and became Great Wolf’s first California resort and its 13th lodge. Its location places a large indoor waterpark resort within the Anaheim visitor market while physically sitting in Garden Grove.