The Grove, Los Angeles

I love this outdoor mall. My family and I visited on St Patrick's day. There were various themes and events taking place. It's a great outdoor mall and holds several stores and kiosks. Visit them, I guarantee you'll like it. Just a small note, try to get there early, parking fills up quick.

If you haven't been to The Grove yet I don't know what is stopping you. It's like walking down a cobble stone city street without the cars. Yes, no cars are allowed on the street. Nice for Los Angeles! There are stores galore like Nike, Barnes and Nobel, The Apple Store, J Crew, Nordstrom's the list goes on and on. Plenty of dining options and you can even ride on a trolley from The Original Farmers Market to the end of the street. Summer concerts are free on the Green and they even supply blankets. Bring your pup, it is dog friendly and at Christmas time it is beautifully decorated with a Christmas tree bigger than the one at Rockefeller Center in NY. They have great events year round for adults and children. Perfect for a date night or a day with the family. Pacific Theaters has a fourteen screen movie theater there also. You just can't miss a fun time here. Caruso Properties out did themselves with this gem at 3rd St. & Fairfax.