The Grove

The Grove at 189 The Grove Dr in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles, California, is an open-air shopping and dining complex built around a landscaped plaza with a dancing fountain and a vintage-style trolley. Anchor and major tenants include Nordstrom, Apple and Barnes & Noble, together with a mix of national fashion, beauty, home and lifestyle brands, a multiplex cinema and a range of restaurants. The brand mix is mainstream and mid-to-upper-market rather than ultra-luxury, and all stores sell authentic first-party goods. Prices are fixed and bargaining is not customary; all major cards and mobile payments are accepted, California sales tax is added at the register, and there is no general tax-refund scheme for visitors. Dining options include casual cafes, family restaurants, dessert shops and sit-down restaurants, and the adjoining Original Farmers Market adds food counters and produce stalls within a short walk. The trolley runs between the plaza and the market, which suits families, and the central lawn and fountain host events and live performances. In winter the complex stages a Christmas event with artificial snow and a lighting ceremony that draws large crowds. The atmosphere is lively and family-friendly, and weekends and evenings can be very busy. Typical hours run Monday to Thursday from about 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday until 10:00 PM, and Sunday from about 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. A multi-level parking structure serves both The Grove and the market, and validation with a purchase can reduce costs; parking at peak holiday times can be congested, so rideshare is a practical option. The location is convenient to Melrose Avenue and Beverly Center.