The Grove
A well-known outdoor shopping mall in Los Angeles developed by Rick Caruso, used as an example of his business philosophy of creating joyful, enriching environments with high attention to detail.
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Summary
The Grove is a prominent retail and entertainment complex located in Los Angeles, California. Developed and owned by Caruso Affiliated, it opened in February 2002 and is recognized as one of the highest-grossing shopping and entertainment centers in the country. Featuring high-end retail, dining, a central park with an animated fountain, and an iconic trolley connecting it to the Original Farmers Market, The Grove is frequently cited by its developer, Rick Caruso, as a prime example of his business philosophy. This philosophy emphasizes 'attention to detail' and a results-oriented approach, which Caruso contrasts with what he perceives as government incompetence in Los Angeles, particularly in the context of urban issues and disaster response.
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Type
Retail and entertainment complex, outdoor shopping plaza
Owner
Caruso Affiliated
Address
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Architect
David Williams Elkus Manfredi
Developer
Caruso Affiliated
Key Features
Central park with animated fountain, iconic trolley, 14-screen art deco-influenced theater, Concierge Services
Opening Date
2002-02
Economic Performance
One of the highest-grossing shopping and entertainment centers in the country
Business Philosophy Exemplar
Rick Caruso's 'attention to detail'
Timeline
- The Grove opens to the public. (Source: web_search_results)
2002-02
Web Search Results
- The Grove at Farmers Market - Wikipedia
The Grove is a retail and entertainment complex in Los Angeles, located on parts of the historic Farmers Market "Farmers Market (Los Angeles)"). The mall features Nordstrom and Barnes & Noble. ## History [edit] [...] The Grove features a large central park with an animated fountain designed by WET "WET (Water Entertainment Technologies)"). Its music-fountain show plays every hour, though the feature has a non-musical program in between shows. The water's choreography is reminiscent of the Fountains of Bellagio#Fountains_of_Bellagio "Bellagio (hotel and casino)") in Las Vegas—also designed by WET—but on a much smaller scale. [...] | The animated fountains at The Grove | | | [Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap](#/map/0 "Show in full screen") | | | Location | Los Angeles | | Coordinates | 34°04′19″N 118°21′27″W / 34.071964°N 118.357515°W / 34.071964; -118.357515 | | Address | 189 The Grove Drive Los Angeles, CA 90036 | | Opening date | February 2002; 23 years ago (2002-02) | | Developer | Caruso Affiliated | | Owner | Caruso Affiliated | | Architect | David Williams Elkus Manfredi | | No. of anchor tenants | 1 |
- The Grove - Caruso
Skip to Main Content One of the highest-grossing shopping and entertainment centers in the country, The Grove seamlessly fuses high-end retail with a heartwarming sense of community. It’s a place where people spend whole days shopping, dining and connecting with loved ones while strolling by the dancing fountain and soaking up the energy around them. [...] And through it all runs an iconic trolley, an attraction that not only delights guests, but also connects The Grove to the Original Farmers Market, a culinary landmark and source of immense pride for the surrounding community. The Grove pulses with style, warmth and excitement, which is why the world’s leading brands and personalities come here to launch their latest creations and engage their fans. [...] The property’s Concierge Services, another industry innovation, is always ready to assist guests with any request—no matter how big or small—and has been rated the best concierge in the country by The Wall Street Journal. The Grove not only reinvented the shopping experience, it transformed movie-going, too. Caruso brought the glamour and magic back to the movies, by building a 14-screen art deco-influenced theater, which harkens back to the great movie palaces of the past. $2,460
- The Grove (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with ...
Image 127 Nate080411Nashua, New Hampshire 1,174 contributions The Grove is an upscale outdoor shopping plaza. It is very popular with locals and tourists alike, but if you are going to go it is really just for the shopping. I would say the best part of this was going to the Original Farmers Market next door to the Grove. If you don't have a shopping need then I wouldn't make a trip here. Read more Review of: The GroveVisited November 2024 Traveled as a couple Written [...] Image 123 tcgje04Washington DC, District of Columbia 62 contributions We had a couple hours to kill before a get together so went over to The Grove. It’s a nice outdoor mall with many shops, lots of food options (sit down and quick options). Parking is a chore, especially on the weekend so be prepared for that. Read more Review of: The GroveVisited August 2025 Traveled with family Written August 12, 2025 [...] We had a couple hours to kill before a get together so went over to The Grove. It’s a nice outdoor mall with many shops, lots of food options (sit down and quick options). Parking is a chore, especially on the weekend so be prepared for that. Read more Written August 12, 2025
- 6307 Photos & 2784 Reviews - 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles ...
## Amenities and More Accessible parking near entrance ADA-compliant main entrance No steps or stairs ADA-compliant restroom ## About the Business The Grove is a popular fashion, shopping, dining and lifestyle destination with the best mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment in Los Angeles.¦ ## Ask the Community Ask a question Q: Should my dog be in a leach the entire time? A: Yes your dog should be on a leash the entire time or in a stroller. Marian G. [...] The Grove is a great place to shop, eat, see a movie and even just take a stroll with your family or significant other. in 90 reviews ## Location & Hours Suggest an edit 189 The Grove Dr Los Angeles, CA 90036 Fairfax Get directions | | | --- | | Mon | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | | Tue | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | | Wed | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | | Thu | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | | Fri | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM | | Sat | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Open now | | Sun | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | [...] # The Grove 3.8 (2.8k reviews) $$ Shopping Centers Open10:00 AM - 10:00 PM See hours Updated over 3 months ago See all 6.6k photos Write a review Add photos/videos ## Review Highlights I was pleasantly surprised when I saw a trolley and when I asked where I would get a ticket Ms Lily said "hop on". in 222 reviews While walking around, we found the Farmer's Market The Farmers Market is a nice place to walk and browse around. in 442 reviews
- Visit Us - Hours, Directory and Location | The Grove LA
The Grove seamlessly fuses high-end retail with a heartwarming sense of community. It’s a place where people spend whole days shopping, dining and connecting with loved ones while strolling by the dancing fountain and soaking up the energy around them. [...] ## Visit Us THE GROVE 189 The Grove Drive Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.900.8080 REGULAR HOURS Mon – Thurs: 10AM – 9PM Fri – Sat: 10AM – 10PM Sun: 11AM – 8PM FOR SPECIFIC HOURS OF OPERATION AT YOUR FAVORITE SHOPPING AND DINING DESTINATIONS CONTACT CARUSO CONCIERGE AT 323.900.8080. ## Getting Here ### From the North Take US-101 South, then exit onto Cahuenga Blvd. Continue onto N. Highland Ave. Turn right onto Beverly Blvd. Turn left onto The Grove Dr., on the right. [...] And through it all runs an iconic trolley, an attraction that not only delights guests, but also connects The Grove to the Original Farmers Market, a culinary landmark and source of immense pride for the surrounding community. The Grove pulses with style, warmth and excitement, which is why the world’s leading brands and personalities come here to launch their latest creations and engage their fans.
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The Grove, 189, Fairfax, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90036, United States
Coordinates: 34.0725841, -118.3577398
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