The Grove

good places to eat with diff types of good food. lots of retails to shop at. an coffee here and there to grab at it as you go. water fountain is pretty during day but really a scene at night. only downside to this place is if you lose your ticket. $$ paid to get a new one to leave the grove. if you plan to go often try to aign up for the membership so you can get free parking and other surprises as you come by.
christmas time is worth the christmas card picture!

The incessant upbeat, bubbly music is a little annoying. Every other song is Frank Sinatra, Sam Cooke or Ella Fitzgerald.
Criminently! Can’t they ever play anything besides Sinatra?
Oh well, that’s life.
That’s what people say
You’re riding high in April
Shot down in May
But I know I’m gonna change that tune
When I’m back on top, back on top in June
I said, that’s life and as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks
Stompin’ on a dream
But I don’t let it, let it get me down
’Cause this fine old world, it keeps spinnin’ around.

I’ve been The Grove around 20x this year alone, to my extensive counting knowledge, and I can honestly say this is the most overhyped place in all of L.A. and I’ve come to dread it. It’s because everyone from ALL corners of L.A. comes to this place at the exact same time, or at least it seems that way with traffic.
Traffic is really the worst most terrible nightmare-​inducing experience at this place. Even valet is a nightmare, yes! It is a nightmare and I hate it every time.
Not only that but the stores are generic and nothing special. My sole reason for coming here very often is because I have significant friends at the Apple store and get a hefty discount for purchases and upgrades. Otherwise, I try to avoid this place like the plague.
The fountains, pathways, and «gardens» are nice and all; the stores are generic –but plentiful – , there’s a type of farmer’s market that isn’t big on selling actual fruit or vegetables (but no one comes to the farmer’s market at The Grove for healthy eating). And there is a movie theater and so many different restaurants to choose from, so I understand «the hype» especially for the Fairfax location, and I do take this into consideration. So why 3 stars? I’ve seen better, and once you take away the «oohs» and «aahs» you realize it’s all the basic stores, nothing too upscale, and all the basic restaurants, and all the basic «trends» nothing you can’t get at different shopping centers. I recommend you come here once or twice just to see what all the fuss is about. But other than that, save yourself the gas money, the parking money, and the loss of patience trying to find parking, or waiting 1hr for valet to bring your car and go somewhere else in L.A.

Ohhh hoe hoeeeee, The Grove.
LA’s trendy, over-​hyped, upscale Beverly Hills-​adjacent tourist trap; inducing migraines to weary locals all the while spawning a clusterphuk of gratuitous traffic for decades at a time.
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For the unaware, «The Grove», is an outdoor «marketplace» providing relatively high end retail experiences alongside an array of eatery conveyances. Located on 3^rd within LA’s «Fairfax District», I deem it as being yet another EPIC LA attempt at taking yo’ money.
— - — Sure, the water feature, reminiscent the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas are certain to impress and tend to draw crowds from all around.
— - — Sure this place is like a slice of Heaven at/​around the holidays. Boasting the tallest Christmas tree in LA as well as several smaller trees bearing «icicle-​esque» lighting and portions of the vicinity wafting fake snow (for LA locals that have likely never seen it) every 15 – 20 minutes or so…
— - — And sure, …the charming ambiance emanated within this place is enough to make for a perfect date night or keep your ankle biters occupied while you upgrade your wardrobe.
* WHY the 3 star rating you ask?
Well there are a few things I simply can’t wrap my mind around.
Despite the array of nonetheless ‘generic’ franchise options, i.e.: the Farmer’s Market, Pacific Theaters, …Nordstrom, Apple, GAP, Zara, Abercrombie, Forever 21 and a profusely absurd abundance of restaurants, from Maggiano’s to The Cheesecake Factory, La Piazza and Buca di Beppo and it’s protégé’ «Mixology», …PARKING at this place is an absolute nightmare and while yes, valet’ is an option — it’s all, collectively, still an absolute abomination and I’ve yet to experience a full night’s rest due to the continuous sleep terrors conjured by way of this deplorable mind phuk.
Adding fuel to flame. EVERY place does NOT provide parking validation. I once dined at Mixology and they requested I visit The Cheesecake Factory to provide a simple «card stamp».
(sighs…) These, people,…are the DAYS OF OUR LIVES.
To further it all and while I applaud the effort (not really) — I’ve yet to fully comprehend the need for a trolley at this place.
Facing facts, The Grove is (***coughs***) that big, yet builders saw the need to further the struggle that is traffic just to enter and exit this joint, by including yet another obstacle INSIDE of the shopping center itself.
Having just opened a «koban» yesterday (a Japanese police kiosk used to offer assistance with emergency response and crowd control), perhaps things will take a turn for the better.
Until the verdict is in on the implementation of this being of any formal benefit, I’ll continue reading my Koran… while making the turn on Fairfax simply to begin my trek out to Downtown Disney and/​or any LESS glorified venue.

It’s been a couple years since I reviewed The Grove, so I figured another update was in order. My husband (then fiancé) and I visited the Grove together in March of this year (it was his first time there and he really enjoyed it). It’s a lovely outdoor shopping center located in the Beverly Hills/​Beverly Glen area. I love the outdoor water fountain area, the iconic Grove trolley, and all the little shops! My favorite store there is definitely the Barnes & Noble, which I will separately review. There are also a number of high-​end clothing stores, a movie theater, and, recently, they’ve added a Duncan’s candy store. I’d previously only been to the NYC location so it was a treat to see one in LA! They also have a number of amazing restaurants and dessert shops, including Wood Ranch, Maggiano’s, and the famous Sprinkles cupcakes!
During the Christmas holidays, the whole shopping area is decked out in beautiful decorations and one of the largest Christmas trees I’ve ever seen!
I’m a native Angeleno and have been to the Grove on countless occasions. I absolutely LOVE the Grove! 5 stars all around.

Awesome place to shop/​look. Lots of higher end places, do not expect to find too many sales. The lines can be very long too IE. Sephora. There is always something going on at the fountain (kids’ concert on stage on this one particular Sunday) and then afterwards, people were all just stretched out on blankets, resting or having lunch. SO many cute little dogs prancing through here. Great place for people watching! My fave places were Ugg, Havianas and the candy store! Adored the Farmer’s Market in back of the Grove.
Lots of restaurants here to suit anyone’s taste including some with patios for enjoying the beautiful weather.

I’ve been here numerous times
I went shopping here at the farmers market and also at at the café
I rode around on the train
Today I went to one of the restaurants and I had a bagel with salmon and the raspberry crumble
Great !!!

I like this place. Here’s why:
The area is clean and well kept. Not too busy and not too empty. I came here on a Saturday afternoon prior to watching a movie. The farmers market has a lot of variety for prepared and unprepared foods (the aromas naturally draw you in), and definitely worth a visit on its own, although prices were on the steep side. This is definitely a place to bring your family, especially on a lazy weekend afternoon. Plenty of merchants and boutiques to satisfy the avid shopper, and a good amount of designer stores for the fashion aficionados. Nearby are plenty of chain restaurants as well as mom and pop ones.
Its downside is that everything was marked up, but it’s the price to pay for having everything you’d want conveniently located in one place.

I don’t know I used to be in love with the grove because it’s «the grove». Then I came to the realization that it’s a little over rated. Yes, it’s a cute place to go shopping but it dosent have the biggest selection of stores. And none of their restaurants are really signature, popular places to eat. The cutest spot is probably the farmers market in the back. The farmers market has some grocery shopping, and a huge selection of different food stands. Theres this one waffle stand that is delicious. Another is the mexican stand across from it.
One thing I do love about the grove is how festive it is during the holidays. The grove is amazing in December. It’s such a happy place to be when the tree is up, twinkle lights are everywhere, music is playing, and they make fake snow at night. But the stores and restaurants are closed pretty early, and then all you really have is the movie theatre at night. Another perk is during the daytime they have a field for picnics. They provide blankets and encourage you to sit outside. They have a couple coffee and ice-​cream stands over there.
When people go to the grove the main store destination is probably TopShop. TopShop is a really trendy store that has options for both men, women, and kids. I’m pretty sure it’s the only location in LA. A ton of stylists come here because of their unique designers they carry. TopShop also has a personal shopping service upstairs.
Theres also a hidden Photo Booth at the grove, and if you message me i’ll tell you where it is:)
Overall, the grove is pretty hyped up for what it is. It’s a tourist attraction that people are still going to always check out. Locals go here for certain things like TopShop or just to kick it occasionally.

Nice outdoor shopping mall. But has all your basic corporate restaurants and the same stores that are basically in every other Mall in the country

There is so much good to say about the Grove, I think I would be here for a week writing this review!
I loooooove the Grove. They have great shopping that ranges from American Girl dolls, to modern clothing. Great restaurants for upscale patio dining… with a beautiful fountain view of course. Photo ops everywhere– love the statues on the far end of the pond, where you can set your kiddos down in the artwork of kids playing. So very charming.
I recently spent the evening at the movie theater here. Some friends rented out a theater for a Zoolander screening and we all dressed up as Zoolander characters. We had a blast! I definitely suggest doing that if you want a unique movie experience. The theater itself is really nice here too and the customer service is wonderful.
My favorite part of the Grove is of course the Farmer’s market. I love the unique shops where you can buy imported groceries from France and England, or unique spice blends (unbelievably good!) Lots of fun touristy shops here too– novelty hot sauce shop is a crack up. The food at the farmer’s market… Oh my. There are sooooo many fabulous options here– and it’s more than just grabbing a bite. There is so much opportunity here for a fun experience or two. You can choose from just about any culture of food you could imagine and they are all dynamite. I love grabbing sushi here with my son… picking up some fresh fruits, toffee (the best I’ve ever tasted) and a box of pastries to take home.
Parking can be a pain and it’s odd to me that each parking lot charges different. Most of them offer validation for a few free hours which is nice but regardless– I’m happy to pay for parking to come here. :)

Really nice looking shopping center. It has a tram that runs down the middle of the shopping center from one side to the other. You can ride it to see the sights or if your too tired to walk back to the other side.

Nice outdoor shopping mall to walk around in. there’s even a trolly that you can ride, which has an open upper deck. The best space is in the center, where there’s a little «pond», sculptures, and a fountain.

Today was my first visit to the Grove and really love the culture and my experience there.
I was very impressed with how clean the mall was and I’ll be varied from shops. Please has it all with her today to hang out with your friends or to treat a lady out. You go from restaurants to boutiques, too expensive to not so expensive.
All I have to say that they come back again and enjoy the shops since I didn’t have time today.
Please definitely gets five stars for me!

THE ULTIMATE DATE SPOT
If you’re a guy and are trying to plan out a date, then just go over to the grove! It has everything and everything and everything you need for a date!
1. FOOD — from fast food to nice restaurants to fine dining! The prices range from cheap to really expensive, so it acquires for all generations and for all wallets and most importantly to all tastebuds.
2. DESSERT — cupcakes, ice cream, chocolates, and even more!
3. MOVIES
4. SHOPPING
5. ENTERTAINMENT — if finances are a problem, you can simply grab a drink or dessert or even nothing and just enjoy walking around the outdoor mall and watch the fountains for hours!
6. FARMERS MARKET — walk a bit farther from the mall and enter into a market that’s not quite available in most cities. I simply love walking around here trying new authentic desserts and amazing food!

A friend of mine wanted to visit the old LA Farmers Market, that is currently located within the area that is now called ‘The Grove’. The grove is an upscale outdoor shopping mall. That’s pretty much about it. There is however a Barnes & Noble store within it’s protected walls, so that’s kinda a nice thing to see. I would definitely plan a visit before book stores become extinct.
They’ve got a concierge desk with nice dressed people who probably answer lots of really dumb questions. So that’s nice.
Parking. Parking is a serious thing. According to the pay-​machine, the first hour is free. The second hour is four dollars. The third hour is five dollars. I’m not sure if that means nine dollars for three hours, or five dollars for three hours. Probably the former. After three hours, look out! It goes up a dollar a minute until you get to twenty four dollars, which is the per day maximum. So I’d personally never watch a movie here. There was plenty of space up on the higher levels when I went. Spaces that even make me feel warm and fuzzy.
There’s a trolley that runs through the place, just in case you want to go for a lil ride and watch people shop. The stores mostly consist of the ridiculously upscale and incredibly pricey that you think would belong in the Beverly Hills area, but surprisingly enough, they do have a Wetzel’s Pretzels in there. Here’s a link to the directory:
So, that being said, I can probably sum this place up as «super-​expensive mall.» or «Exorbitant Gateway to the Farmer’s Market»

I believe The Grove is more tourist attraction than actual mall. It’s where you go to be seen and to see celebs. Ok, I’m sure some people go to actually shop. I don’t know if I would because it just always seems so busy with people that are just kinda there to be there.
Anyway, the parking structure is huge and yes, you have to pay unless you can get some retailer or restaurant to validate your parking. I just don’t understand that concept. You have to pay to shop. Hmmm I guess.
This place has your normal lineup of stores with the Nike store being somewhat of an anchor. I don’t think it’s as big as the old one in Triangle Square but there’s something for everyone if you’re a Nike fan. I’d spend all my time in Crate & Barrel if I could. There’s Banana Republic, Coach, and other high end stores. So basically what I’m saying is if you’re looking for run of the mill mall stores you won’t find those here.
The best part of The Grove is the Farmer’s Market. Sooooo many choices for great food. I walked around like how kids walk around Disneyland on their first visit. Do I want Cajun? Mexican? Italian? Wine? Beer? Maybe just a sandwich? Aaaahhh so many beautiful choices.

Hottest outdoor mall in LA. Daughter’s bucket list to hangout during the spring break .
It’s actually a great place to shop and dine. I love the beautiful water dancing fountain it was fun to watch. Lots of things to do here.
There’s also a free live mini concert in the little park and or watch movies. There’s also a fun green trolley that ran through the mall. Fun for kiddos.
Went to Nordstrom and Sephora as usual. It was okay. I really wanted to eat at Bar Verde at Nordstrom but Hubby wants to go visit the historic Farmers market which is next block.
Anyways we ate at the Umami burger it was really delicious burgers. Must visit.
Overall it’s a family friendly mall. Cool vibes.
Parking sucks it was only one hour free and I remember we paid $ 15.00 max $ 24. I think it’s better to find parking at the Farmers market area maybe cheaper?
A must visit for everyone visiting LA. A tourist spot ! Coolest place to walk around and shop. Will be back.

If you’re part of that 0.1% of the population that thinks LA is just too damn low-​key and needs some Las Vegas-​style bling to pep it up a bit, then the Grove just might be your kind of mall.
It’s more than just a mall, though. It’s a weird fusion of mall and park and over-​the-​top entertainment, which would feel right at home on the Las Vegas Strip. Heck, there’s even a dancing fountain show, which, sadly, is not as elaborate at the Bellagio version. It also has some beautiful seasonal displays (also Bellagio-​like) and a trolley. With so much pretty stuff to look at, it’s no wonder tourists and locals alike co-​mingle in this capitalist playground on the corner of Fairfax & Beverly.
In terms of actual shopping, the Grove doesn’t have much of interest. It’s really all just standard mall shops. It does have a Barnes & Noble, if you’re part of that dying breed that prefers to read books on paper rather than on a glowing screen.
There’s a behemoth parking structure attached, but it’s rather expensive (paying for mall parking? only in LA…), and there’s usually street parking to be found on the surrounding blocks. Plus, if you park outside of the mall, then you can walk through the Farmers Market and grab a tasty snack on your way in – although that’s a subject for a whole ‘nother review. :)

I’ve forgotten how much I’ve missed LA until I went to the Grove. A really nice and trendy outdoor mall, with lots of things to do, from a permanent farmers market to upscale stores.
They also typically have random promotions in the middle of the courtyard– this time around they were promoting zoo lander 2 and Samsung, so they had all these things like a runway, selfie cameras, etc that you can play around with.
The only thing is getting to the grove and parking really sucks. Plan on at least a half an hour from the freeway to getting your car parked. Also, sometimes even half an hour to get out of the parking lot.

Parking aside, it’s hard to beat the visual wow factor of bringing out of town guests to The Grove. As a grown-​up with a child-​like spirit, love to ride the trolley! ;-)
We stopped in over the last holiday season, but got there after stores closed. We could still enjoy the decorations with fewer crowds and harmlessly window shop.
We stopped in to the Cheesecake Factory for dessert, but that’s another story.. .
Took some great family photos in front of the gigantic tree. One of the tallest in the country, I understand. Quite impressive!
Parking can be an expensive proposition, and when the shops are open, crowds abound.
Several years ago we happened on the night of the tree lighting and thought it would be fun to go on a spontaneous basis. Yikes! Mega-​Disneyland-​type crowds, and a big line-​up of musical stars set to perform. Unfortunately, they had audio issues and had to continually stop their performances. We were caged in and couldn’t leave the area to use a restroom, so finally left the whole complex.
The only way to experience that event would be to make a restaurant reservation (probably months in advance) and be part of the experience that way. Won’t try for spontaneity like that again!

Honestly, how can you not love The Grove?
I mean, I wouldn’t rush to it to buy something. It’s more like an event.
And yes, of course, tourists come to check it out which is how I was introduced 11 years ago.
I still love it for what it is.
The farmer’s Market is adjoining which is something not to miss. Specialty meats, the best coffee, beers,… bring your dog, people watch, live music. It’s old school, not at all redone in years, and fabulous for it.
The Grove Mall itself is outdoors and loaded with store and restaurants.
Some restaurants are great, some tourist traps.
Do come at least once around the holidays. It’s so beautifully decorated and their Santa house is spectacular. Kids, dressed to the nines, line up to see probably the most authentic looking Santa ever (got to love LA) …and have their picture taken.
The parking situation looses a star from me. I’m not sure I’ve ever been to a «5-​star» mall yet. But a girl can dream…
Check it out. You won’t be sorry.

Eu sinceramente esperava um pouco mais do The Groove. Um bom lugar para ir acompanhado e querendo gastar bons dólares.
Estava à procura de um shopping por Los Angeles e acabo pegando um Über e indo pra lá. É com tudo a céu aberto, o que deixa a coisa bem interessante. Dizem ter uma grade loja da Apple porém não achei lá grande coisa.
O lugar tem uma boa variedade de coisas para comer, inclusive recomendo pra os brasileiros que estão com saudade de casa para passarem ali pois tem um pedacinho do Brasil em algumas lanchonetes ali dentro.
Nada excepcional, lojas de marcas excelentes porém meio caro.

Este é um shopping a céu aberto, um
Boulevard com várias lojas, desde livraria, maquiagem até alimentação. Na maioria as lojas são caras, de marcas a preços altíssimos! Mas é ótimo lugar para passear, jogar conversa fora e ver novidades.

Un très beau centre commercial avec fontaines, jets d’eau et rues pavées. Assez cher évidemment, mais on y trouve un Forever 21 (vêtements pour jeunes femmes) hyper accessible.
Grand choix de restos et boutiques, cinéma: bref tout ce qu’il faut, et le Farmers Market est à côté :)