Category: Lifestyle · Los Angeles Guide
There are shopping centers, and then there's The Grove. Since opening in 2002, this open-air destination in the Fairfax district has become one of Los Angeles' most beloved gathering places — part retail, part people-watching, part neighborhood institution. If you're visiting LA and you only have one day to spend somewhere that captures the city's easy, sun-warmed energy, this is it.
Morning: Coffee and the Farmers Market The Grove sits adjacent to the Original Farmers Market, one of LA's oldest food destinations dating back to 1934. Start your morning here with a coffee and something from one of the dozens of food stalls. It's a genuinely local ritual — unhurried, delicious, and a world away from the tourist trail.
Mid-Morning: Browse and discover By mid-morning the light is perfect and the crowds are still manageable. This is the best time to explore the storefronts, catch the trolley that runs through the center, and simply enjoy the architecture. The Grove was designed to feel like an idealized version of an American main street — and on a clear LA morning, it works beautifully.
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Afternoon: Lunch and people-watching The Grove's restaurant options range from casual to genuinely excellent. Grab a table with outdoor seating — almost everything has it — and settle in for the kind of long, unhurried lunch that LA does better than almost anywhere.
Evening: The fountain show As the sun sets over the Santa Monica Mountains to the west, The Grove's fountain begins its evening shows. It's a small thing, but it's become a genuine LA tradition. Worth staying for.
Getting there The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Parking is available on-site, or take the Metro if you're coming from further afield.