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The Grove, Los Angeles

189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, California

Description

The Grove is a retail and entertainment complex in Los Angeles' Fairfax District. It is located next to the historical Farmer's Market (1934) with its food stalls, groceries and restaurants. The Grove features a large central park with an animated fountain designed by WET (of Las Vegas Bellagio fame), false fronts in Art Deco style and electric-powered trolley cars. The anchor tenant is Nordstrom and many well-known brands have a store there.

Access & Transport

The shopping mall is at 189 The Grove Drive, just north of the Miracle Mile / Park La Brea and south of Melrose and West Hollywood. Parking is at Fairfax Avenue (on Farmers Market Place), or on The Grove Drive (between Beverly Boulevard and Third Street). There are bus stops on W 3rd St (Fairfax) and S Fairfax Ave (16, 217, 218, Fairfax)

Instructions & Recommendations

The fountain is located in front of the theatre, at the heart of The Grove whereas the electric trolley travels along First Street between The Grove and The Original Farmers Market between 13h and 20h45 with a break at 15h45-17h00

Meta review

Online reviews do not comment that much on the quality of the shopping that seems to be fair but not extraordinary in any way; instead they center around the pleasant (if a little kitsch) deco with the fountain and music that make the place more inviting. It looks like most visitors are actually in the complex on account of the Original Farmer's Market.

Environmental & Social

No data around environmental sustainability. We deem the venue marginally negative on that front due to the stores and fountain's electricity consumption. Reinforces consumerist culture.

Conclusion

The Grove is one of the more enjoyable retail complexes in the center of L.A. Theming aside, it really is not a tourist attraction so head there for the shopping and/or the food options at the Original Farmers Market next door.

Key positive

Plenty of food stalls and fresh produce next door

One of the best options in the city for shoppers

Key negative

Nothing cultural or truly touristy

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in July 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Shops have their own operating hours

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:2h

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 21:00

Tuesday10:00 - 21:00

Wednesday10:00 - 21:00

Thursday10:00 - 21:00

Friday10:00 - 22:00

Saturday10:00 - 22:00

Sunday11:00 - 20:00

Pricing
Free

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