The Grove
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Message from The Grove
For shopping, dining and fun events, The Grove in Los Angeles is your ultimate entertainment destination. You can enjoy personal shopping concierge services; a loyalty rewards program and a Kid's Club. From unique boutiques and restaurants to free live concerts in The Park and the adjacent historic Farmers Market, you'll enjoy an experience like no other in Los Angeles. Come live the magic of The Grove. Come enjoy Summer Session for kids, a 10 week entertainment and educational series, June 23 - Aug 25, in The Park. Each week, a different cultural partner will be featured to stimulate young minds. Visit the website for more info. twitter.com/thegrovela
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortInspired by the family friendly atmosphere of the attached 1930s Farmers Market, the Grove offers expansive public spaces with waterfalls, small parks and a trolley ride. Familiar names like Nordstrom, Abercrombie & Fitch, Crate & Barrel and Anthropologie, co-exist with harder finds like Barney's Co-Op, Fresh and American Girl Place. There is also a colossal 14-screen theater with stadium seating, and food options range from local favorite The Farm of Beverly Hills to chains like The Cheesecake Factory.
Key Points
- Boutiques & National Retailers
- Outdoor Shopping Community
- Family-Friendly Ambiance
The Inside Scoop
- Where to Sit - Many folks order to go, take a seat in the main plaza, and do what Angelenos do best: people watch.
- Parking - Shops validate for 2 hours of free parking, and the theater validates 4 hours for $2. Without validation, the first hour is free, $3 for 61 minutes to four hours, and $1 for 20 minutes thereafter. Validations not accepted for valet.
Insider Pages Reviews for The Grove
The Grove at Farmer's Market has become a favorite hangout for my sweetie and I lately. It's a great date place, because you have the option of shopping, eating, catching a flick or just strolling down the Grove road hand in hand with your sweetie.
Its open air design and sidewalk cafes give you the feeling that you're not in the city anymore, rather somewhere outside the country. And while it can get a little crowded at times, it's still a fun place to hangout.
Posted 07/28/08 | Report Abuse
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The Grove has every shop you would want all in one city like location. In the heart of LA, The Grove is a city in itself, it is set up to look like its own little village. With various shops for everyone, restaurants, a food market just outside it, and a terrific movie theatre!
Posted 02/23/08 | Report Abuse
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this is one of my favorite places in los angeles. it has everything you could want, and has awesome food and stores. the market side has the best fudge and little stores with fun stuff, and the more commercial part is pretty and fun to walk outdoors while you shop.
Posted 01/15/08 | Report Abuse
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fresh produce and fruits. Berries are usually very over priced no matter what time of the year it is. They have good deals on seasonal fruit but sometimes it gets very crowded because they have a food court.
a totally trendy spot!
Posted 11/28/07 | Report Abuse
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The Grove is well designed -- it has a central area with a water display that is designed to attract people. It must have worked, because people naturally gravitate towards the water. On weekends, they have a local band come and play on the patch of grass in the middle -- it makes for a very festive atmosphere. It's fun to go and eat or look around there, as the Farmer's Market is right next to it, and has its own tasty attractions. The only problem with it however, is that for a mall, it actually doesn't have that many stores and the shopping is a little disappointing. It is often very crowded, as well.
Posted 10/10/06 | Report Abuse
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The Grove is a great place to go to be able to walk outdoors down a shopping strip. It's a great atmosphere to bring a family to or go on a date. It doesn't have many stores but those they do have are huge, like the 2 story Abercrombie and Fitch. They also have an amazing movie theater, though it's pricey. Parking can get expensive, even after a validation, which you shouldn't forget to get. Maggiano's has great Italian food there!
Posted 11/02/05 | Report Abuse
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This is one of my favorie shopping places in Los Angeles. I love the "outdoor-sy" shopping experience, the water fountain with kids jumping around, young hip & trendy vibe, latest fasion from boutique stores as well as the Pacific Theater! The parking structure is big enough to accomodate the crowds and it is right next to Farmer's Market to satisfy your hunger. It gets too crowded on the weekends, though.
Posted 10/02/05 | Report Abuse
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This is a great place to go to if you want to browse without buying anything! This atmosphere does not at all pressure you into purchases, but certainly makes the possibility comfortable and easy if thats what you decide to do. lots of snack places, lots of places to sit down and chat and hang out. THUMBS UP!!!
Posted 07/06/05 | Report Abuse
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I love this place. And it's a great place for shopping though crowded all the time. I love this place because you can shop in the air.It's not like Mall.It's a chain of boutiques along the street on both sides. There's also a big food court though it's too crowded and prices are somewhat high. There's a big movie theatre inside of the Groove.
It has always a new selection of movies.
Posted 06/30/05 | Report Abuse
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I love this outdoor shopping center. It's much more convenient than the Beverly Center with easy parking and a central location. It has your standard shops like Gap, J Crew, Abercrombie and Bath & Body Works. But also some rarer ones like Anthropologie and Lucky Brand. You can sit down and eat at one of their great restaurants or walk to the farmers market for some great counter-joint grub.
Posted 06/28/05 | Report Abuse
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WE LOVE TO STROLL THRU THE NEW GROVE AT FARMERS MARKET. THE PARKING IS AMPLE (BUT CROWDED ON THE WEEKENDS). WE LOVE TO GO TO THE PACIFIC THEATRES THERE TO SIT IN THE STADIUM SEATING.
Posted 04/27/05 | Report Abuse
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When I heard they were building a shopping centger next to the Farmer's Market, my heart sank. As a lover of old Hollywood, I just knew the integrity of the old market wouldn't be preserved. But was I wrong! The old bleeds into the new seamlessly in this wonderful street of shopping reminiscent in spirit of Main Street at Disneyland. There is a trolley that runs down the center which has double decker seating and is always filled with families out for a good time. There are chi-chi shops and reasonable ones, a terrific Barnes and Noble bookstore, a fun Apple Store, a huge Pacific Theaters with ticket takers and ushers dressed up like the ushers of old Hollywood and a Nordstrom's Department store and Crate & Barrel, to name a few. And all leads right up to the old Farmer's Market with its stalls of foods from all over the world, filled with customers roaming from the old to the new. There is a fountain which "dances" to prerecorded music every so often. A terrific destination for visitors and residents
Posted 03/13/05 | Report Abuse
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This is the openair mall that is best to go to around any holiday. They decorate and have all kinds of things that go along with the holiday it is. It is like you are in a real town not a mall. I love it when local radio and tv stations do promos there and I can go there and sometimes win prizes. Every Xmas I go there when the carolers are out and me and my friends sit at an outside cafe and get in the holiday feeling.
PROS: It is beautiful, plent y of parking, great food places
CONS: The stores and the food places are expensive but I still go there.
Posted 02/12/05 | Report Abuse
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by Anonymous
Fantasy Land for the adult. This is a great fun place to check out. Also great for tourists. They have lots of cute restaurants where on a sunny day you can eat outside and people watch. They have a cute fountain and at night they do a little water show. A trolley can take up down the whole Grove. There is a Nordstroms and other great clothing stores. Farmer's market is located on the same strip.
Posted 01/20/05 | Report Abuse
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I'm not a compulsive shopper or anything, but if I had to pick a place to shop, it'd be The Grove.
The Grove is half shopping mall, half amusement park. It's got a really cool trolley that you can hop on and ride between shops, and a hypnotic fountain with jets that shoot water in sync with whatever music is playing (think The Bellagio on a slightly smaller scale). There's a movie theater, an Apple Store, Barnes & Noble, Victoria's Secret, and it's all right next to a great Farmer's Market.
Highly recommended, and parking isn't too bad.
Posted 12/25/04 | Report Abuse
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Going to the Grove/Farmer's Market is a real treat. I'll warn you first: located in the heart of the city, traffic in the area can be a problem, and parking is pricey. But the Grove is beautiful, filled with stores I can't afford to shop at and restaurants I can't afford to eat at. This is definitely a place to take a date. You can visit one of the numerous restaurants, walk around, and enjoy the fountains and ambiance. The Grove is right next to the best permanent farmer's market in the city, which you can check out while you're there. I think the farmer's market is actually more interesting than the Grove.
Posted 12/21/04 | Report Abuse
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Latest reviews from Citysearch.
LOVE IT!!!
by JAG099
What more can you ask for! Movies, shopping, great dining and a place to relax!
Posted 10/20/09
WONDERFUL MALL
by jewelrygems
Beautiful and fun mall. Just don't go on the weekends-lots of people!
Pros: Fun!
Posted 09/21/09
every time.
by robschris
Ok so... this a must see if your in LA. I always bring my friends here when they visit from up north. It's bl*ws their minds. the shopping is ridiculous, the food is great. There is a farmers market around the corner and last time I was there I saw Tila Tequila
Pros: parking...you can valet your car
Cons: none
Posted 08/20/09
Nice and neat but Crowded
by BettyStevens43
This place is so crowded and it's hard to get the parking, but overall I still love it. it's always clean. New restaurants are opening frequently. Staff is usually friendly.
Posted 02/07/09
Great hangout place for anyone
by luvlalife
I love bringing out of town guest to The Grove to get a good sample of LA life. it's more than a mall. it's a spectacular hangout place where there is something for everyone!!
Posted 12/17/08
A Great Spot for ALL Occasions!
by vivaciousdivah
My parents especially my father make the Grove the Number 1 spot to visit after leaving the airport. It has a great and inviting environment for families, cultural enthusiasts, high-class and those aspiring to be so. With convenient parking ranging from self-parking to valet, from $1 and up, you can simply walk around the outside mall, lay on the grass, listen to live jazz, watch the water show, enjoy fine dining outside, on the balcony, or inside the intimate, and warm vibe of the restaurants. Whether alone or with a group, you can always enjoy shopping, chilaxing in the Bookstore, or enjoying a movie at the theater. Great place to meet any mood, any need, and fulfill you by the time you leave.
Posted 11/23/08
Shopping and dining amid a posh setting
by doll83
Angelenos and out-of-towners flock to this popular venue for entertainment, dining, shopping and of course people watching. I was mostly impressed by its stylish architecture and precious decor--it comes all in red, light brown and golden tones. Pleasant tunes create a background for extensive shopping and invite to luscious dining. A feast for the eyes is certainly for every female the topless male situated at the entrance of "Abercrombie and Fitch". I would highly recommend the Grove bookstore: "Barnes & Noble" . Summing up, to shop and dine at this venue is definitely not a bargain, but it convinces you with its fashionable style and trendy vibe.
Pros: Ambience, service, diversified entertainment
Cons: pricy, packed on weekends
Posted 06/03/08
Communal vibe and international delicacies
by doll83
I often go to the farmers market after work just to pick up the atmosphere. International delicacies among local dishes are showcased everywhere while a mixed crowd and a particular scenery maintain a cozy atmosphere. Sometimes it is a kind of chaotic though, but certainly a perfect place for family dining and shopping. The haunt is especially packed on weekends. Recently I had some sushi there. It came fresh and nicely arranged. It is though all about the communal vibe and the international cuisines it offers.
Posted 05/26/08
Great for people watching and for shopping
by jericsmall
The Grove (at the Farmer's Market) is probably my favorite mall in all of the Los Angeles area (keeping in mind that I'm a West Hollywood resident). An upscale feeling outdoor mall, this place rocks! It's got a huge movie theatre and all the stores you'd want. The parking can (and does) fill up, so arrive early or count on doing the parking deck dance for a while. Better yet, park at a meter in the neighboring streets if you plan to be in and out (not for the movie-goer).
Posted 11/22/07
A Real Shopping Experience
by francepesa
I'll be honest, I used to hate The Grove. It epitomized the worst of LA - exclusive, trendy, overpriced, fake, and a little ridiculous. However, somewhere along the way I believe I've been converted. When surveying LA shopping options, The Grove is a step above the standard blah mall. It has ambience with it's Bellagio-esque water fountain, tree-lined lit streets, and trolley. It has character in it's grand outdoor space with a quiet street tucked to the side. It's a nice place to take other people and a place that makes you feel good while you shop. It has a nice array of shops and restauarants, and the Farmer's Market keeps the place somewhat down to earth. But most important, it offers an experience while still offering affordable shopping.
Pros: Ambience, Affordable, Shopping & Food Selection
Cons: Pricey Theater, Can Be Crowded
Posted 09/12/07
Love the Farmer's Market, Despise the Grove
by motherway
Once upon a time there was a quaint little market on the corner of Third and Fairfax Avenues, near the Museum row. It was a great place to get fresh produce, novelty gift items and an affordable lunch under $10. Then someone got the brilliant idea to replace a portion of the land next door into a monstrous shopping mall, with all the same stores you see in every other shopping mall in America. And things rarely go on sale at any of them. And parking is difficult - the digital parking space counter is supposed to be helpful, but when you see that there are 80 parking spaces on L2, they FORGET to mention that those spots are reserved for valet!
Pros: Farmer's Market, theme park-like mall
Cons: Overpriced retail shops
Posted 12/20/06
If Disneyland were a mall
by creativelolita
You cannot get any more inauthentic than The Grove. It's made for Tourists and worse, Los Angeleno's have to suffer another faux reality and this time it's interfering with their shopping. If you want good shopping, check out The Beverly Center or Century City. If you want good food, click under restaurants after reading this review and find a place that isn't in an outdoor mall. The worst part of all of this is that once The Grove was erected, The Farmer's Market lost it's quaint, quiet charm, prices went up and those of us who cherished the nostolgia and precious nature of the market lost something special. It's simply not worth it.
Pros: It's not going to physically hurt you
Cons: Variety, inauthenticity, value
Posted 11/23/06
Very nice outdoor mall
by dmenkes
I really like the Grove. With a huge parking lot with digital displays that show you how many parking spaces are left on each level, the movie theater which features limited-run independent films, and some very nice restaurants, not to mention the Farmer's Market, the Grove is a great destination. It gets very crowded on weekends and I generally stay away during the holiday shopping season. The restaurants are the real reason to come here, and the trolley is nifty as well.
Posted 11/20/06
Farmer's Market Is an Essential LA Experience, Grove Is Not
by 15bigones
The Farmer's Market was a charming getaway in the middle of busy LA, surrounded by busy streets and the CBS Studios. Someone got the bright idea to append a shopping mall with chain stores to the adjacent lot, with mixed results. The shopping mall has the usual chain stores. It does have nice fountains, but it's nothing to write home about. The Farmer's Market itself hasn't changed much. It's a nice place to get something to eat, with lots of variety, and with nice areas to sit down. There is excellent produce available,along with other specialty foods. A very nice stop if you're in the area.
Pros: Farmer's Market has good places to eat and buy food
Cons: The Grove is nothing special
Posted 11/20/06
The Expensive Grove
by metrofoxhills
This is an outdoor mall connected to the Farmer's Market. There is a lot of stores and good restaurants, even a trolly to take you from the Grove to the Farmers Market and back for free.
The mall is very nice looking and it is a big tourist attraction. Since people go to both the Grove & Farmers Market. There are plenty of touring buses that stop here.
Overall, I found the Grove to be very crowded. The parking structure is a pain, you have to drive around in circles looking for parking. Many times having a long walk to an elevator or escalator. The mall is too expensive and crowded for me to shop there.
Pros: Good stores, Good restaurants, Trolly
Cons: Bad Parking, Mall Crowded
Posted 12/01/05
Best of LA
by chains007
This is one of the nicest additions to LA in recent memory. When i moved here, i was pleasantly surprised to find this great place for shopping, movies, eating, and just strolling. They did a great job incorporating the old farmer's market into the shopping area. Not the greatest store selection - but the important ones are covered if you know what things you're looking for. Parking lot can be a mess to get out of on the weekends, but what else would you expect? This is LA after all.
Posted 03/06/05
Favorite thing at The Grove
by vidaj
Aside from the mobs of good-looking people, great retail stores and plenty of food selection -- my new single favorite reason to go to The Grove is to get my bath salt fix at "Sea Maid." They have the cutest display and sell the most delicious-smelling bath crystals in all kinds of colors and scents. The employees (at least everytime I've visited) are "attitude free" and will help you create your own bottle. They even give you half price refills -- that always keeps me coming back.
Pros: friendly service, good product, good selection
Posted 02/15/04
disney meets vegas?
by mkga14
Traffic to the grove was pretty packed, but once we got to the parking lot, easy to find parking, with the meters telling you which story has how many parking... obviously the top had around 500 open spots... Theres lots of stores around here to keep busy for awhile, but once you reached the end, you really reached the end. I had no problem ordering and calling for more food. The tracks and the lights remind me of Disneyland and the water show reminds me of vegas. The movie line was pretty long, but thats what i expected from a popular shopping center. A great place to bring dates for a short stop, parking didn't cost much and the bev center is just down a few blocks. Overall, prices are bad and no sales, but late at night its a great place to be for a little bit of relaxation.
Pros: out door, many attractions
Cons: expensive, crowded, need expansions
Posted 08/21/03
Don't bother w/ Visions in Crystal
by fkbloona
Love everything about the Grove except for one of the cart vendor (Visions in Crystal). They want your money but won't give you customer service you deserve. What they'll give you is major attitude. And no respect for my guest who doesn't speak fluent english, the funny thing is The Grove is suppose to be one of the tourist attraction in LA.
What did he expect everyone to speak english fluently? maybe this person from Vision in Crystal shouldn't be living in LA. Just wanted people out there to know what to expect from this vendor.
Would've been a great experience if it wasn't because of the Vision in Crystal vendor.
Posted 05/11/03
The Grove is Great
by SpaceBoyDream
The Grove is an awesome upscale-feeling place to 'hang out' if you wanna get a coffee, grab a movie, or just browse the books at the huge Barnes & Noble. Also, its conveniently attached to the Farmer's Market if you want a variety of 'down home' foods to select from. The shopping at the Grove its good, but not overwhelming like at the Beverly Center.
Also, I think Its theme park atmosphere is part of its charm. Be sure not to miss the fountain show - who knew water could be so fun to watch?
This place is a great outdoor mall to take out of town guests...its relaxed and great for people watching.
Pros: Outdoor Shoppping, Farmer's Market, Movie Theatre
Posted 03/04/03
UGGH!
by RICHIE90069
UGGH! Crowded, crowded, crowded! Contrived Disneyland atmosphere and not a great assortment of stores. Parking is almost as bad as the Westside Pavililon. Nice movie theaters, but long lines. I'll stick to the Beverly Center for shopping & freestanding theaters like Arclight when I want to go to the movies.
Pros: nice movie theaters
Cons: crowded, tacky architecture, bad parking
Posted 02/22/03
The very best!!!
by jlwecw
The Gilmore Foundation has done one fabulous job in creating a gathering place for all kinds of people. It is beautiful, convenient, fun, and the most enjoyable place anywhere in this area. Highly recommended for everyone.
Pros: convenient, lots of variety, perfect
Posted 01/29/03
No sales?! What?
by khawk2862
The grove is a fabulous place to go and people watch, but not to shop. I was amazed that some of the retail stores actually have the policy of not putting items on sale in their Grove location. The exact same item may be on sale in other of the store's locations, but I guess the owners think that this is a high $ area. Apparently they haven't looked across the street to the hellacious Big K or Ross.
Pros: Great People, Good Theater
Cons: No SALES
Posted 01/14/03
not another open door mall!
by respect_mao
If you're looking for an outdoor spot to shop and eat, you're better off sticking with 3rd Street or Old Town Pasadena. This contrived outdoor mall feels like ToonTown, the Bellagio, and a hack-version of 3rd Street--all rolled into one. You've got your standard mall-type stores here. The only benefit to shopping at the Grove is the Farmer's Market. But then again, the Farmer's Market is a landmark destination in and of itself.
Pros: Farmer's Market, it's outdoors
Cons: contrived, nothing unique
Posted 01/13/03
More than nice....
by kylie21
I love the Grove since I can't stand the typical malls that have everything under one roof. Although there's no extraordinary stores but it's still a great place to walk around, shop, see a movie, and grab a bite to eat. Also there's live music during the weekends!
Posted 01/11/03
never the same
by scarolinelee
With the addition of The Grove, Farmer's Market will never be the same. While it's gorgeous to look at and the movie theater's great (fancy/pricey, but comfy stadium seating), the retail stores are too expensive. If you want a fun day, just window shop, see a movie, and get something cheap to eat at Farmer's Market.
Pros: Farmer's Market, movie theater, gorgeous place
Cons: expensive stores, no more free parking
Posted 12/11/02
Like it but not to shop
by hkygrl
I don't really feel that there are great stores here. The typical - and with all of the variety in Los Angeles I am not sure why you'd go through the trouble. It has a great atmosphere at night, always busy and very hip. Parking is a pain and they charge you even if you validate.
We mostly just go for the movie theater. They do have the best Gap store I've found in the area.
Pros: nice atmosphere, hip and trendy
Cons: crowded, lame stores
Posted 11/16/02
Mini Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA
by behsci
I've been to The Grove once. The only department store is Nordstrom, which if there only had to be one, I'm glad it's that. It's nice if you like strolling in sunny weather. I'd go there again. There are a nice variety of stores, but it's too small. It's similar to the Fashion Island shopping mall in Newport Beach, CA, but a lot smaller.
Pros: nice scenery
Cons: too small
Posted 09/26/02
Reminds me of Disneyland!
by roseygirl
I recently went to The Grove to have lunch. The atmosphere was very theme park-like for some reason. Although I liked it, one thing puzzles me. When I read the reviews for Hollywood and Highland, people seemed to heap praise on The Grove and complain that Hollywood and Highland is difficult to navigate. I must admit..most of the shops I found I happened upon.
Posted 09/26/02
Walk in the Park
by calicupid
WOW! I love this new spot... It's like going to Disneyland for adults.
Posted 08/14/02
Nice but expensive
by bbowman67
Design is great, food is wonderful but retail prices are very high.
Posted 08/11/02
Didn't Ruin the Farmers Market
by seanoj
I, like most Farmer' Market regulars, was worried about the new mall ruining the atmosphere, parking, etc. Dispite the other reviewers concerns, the Grove and the FM are seperate places. Sure, the FM is now much busier but that ensures that is will survive and we will continue to enjoy it. Parking can be a pain, but the Beverly Center is worse. Stores at the mall are generic, but the theater is great.
Pros: theater, fountain, trolley
Cons: parking
Posted 07/29/02
Atmosphere AND good shopping!
by chikee5
The Grove combines it's quaint yet busy and architectually fun streets and shops with the kind of stores that are essential for any mall. The outdoor ambiance gives a fun airy feel to any day, whether window shopping or looking to purchase. Not to mention, if you are hungry, there is more than enough great food to go around. All types of dining establishments and places to get a quick bite are in one area. It carries all of the latest and greatest styles for reasonable prices catering to many ages of customers. This is a great place!
Posted 07/23/02
Elegance
by kungpao
This entertainment center is magnificent! Movie theater, shops, restaurants, all in one location. Not to mention the beautiful water fountain in the center of the plaza. It's a must see!
Pros: Variety, Vibrant, Clean
Cons: Traffic
Posted 07/22/02