Beverly Grove Area Guide
Cultural Pulse, Everyday Ease
Beverly Grove hums with energy. On any given morning, Joan’s on Third is bustling for coffee and breakfast fare, while Alfred Coffee is already packed with the creatives that call this neighborhood home. By afternoon, 3rd Street, Beverly & Melrose are in full swing: boutiques, cafes, the kind of sidewalk energy that makes you forget you’re in a city famous for its cars. Come evening, the dining patios are full, and the Original Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax, an institution since 1934, carries on doing exactly what it always has: bringing the neighborhood together over good food and easy conversation. Step a block off any of these corridors, though, and the neighborhood shifts immediately to quiet, tree-lined residential streets where it’s easy to forget the buzz is right there waiting for you.
The commercial corridors tell the story of the whole neighborhood. The Grove draws in people from all over the world with its open-air shops, film premieres, and the annual Christmas tree lighting. Grab a bite on the terrace of the Cheesecake Factory while Lady Gaga entertains in the courtyard. Yes. That happened. The Beverly Center anchors the other side of the ‘hood with Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and the full roster of luxury fashion. Melrose manages to be two streets in one: high-end boutiques and Fred Segal West of Fairfax, giving way east to vintage shops, rare sneaker stores, and tattoo parlors between Fairfax & LaBrea, all of it somehow cohesive and very Los Angeles. The world-renowned Cedars-Sinai Hospital is just to the west, and the new Metro D Line puts Downtown, Koreatown, and eventually Westwood all within reach.
Architecture & Housing
Beverly Grove spans over a century of residential Los Angeles. 1920s Spanish Colonial and 1930s Tudor homes share blocks with contemporary single-family builds and well-preserved trophy duplexes. Single-family homes typically run 1,500 to 3,500 square feet on lots of 5,000 to 7,500 square feet: a bit denser than neighboring Hancock Park, but more walkable because of it.
Park La Brea, built after World War II to house returning veterans, remains one of L.A.’s largest rent-stabilized residential communities, with more than 12,000 residents across its towers and townhomes. The Palazzo apartments offer full-service, secured luxury living for those who want an elevated leasing experience.
The Original Farmers Market: A Beverly Grove Institution
Since 1934, the Original Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax has anchored the neighborhood’s daily life. With more than 100 vendors offering everything from fresh produce and seafood to international cuisine and specialty gourmet goods, the experience is quintessentially L.A.: grab something from one vendor, your friend grabs something from another, and you all meet at the communal tables scattered throughout the market. Monsieur Marcel’s gourmet grocery and wine bar is tucked inside, along with The Dog Bakery on the edge for those who are looking for some treats for their fur babies.
Museum Row & Cultural Proximity
Beverly Grove borders one of the most culturally rich corridors in the country. LACMA including the new Geffen wing, the Academy Museum, La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum, and the Petersen Automotive Museum line Wilshire Boulevard just to the south. Jazz at LACMA brings free outdoor concerts every Friday evening from May through October, one of L.A.’s great traditions. La Brea itself hosts respected fine art galleries, including Fahey/Klein Gallery, long celebrated for fine art photography and celebrity works. This density of culture, walkable or a five-minute drive away, is one of Beverly Grove’s most underappreciated advantages.
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What defines Beverly Grove?
The area between The Grove and the Beverly Center with surrounds of the Miracle Mile and Miracle Mile North HPOZ, Beverly Grove is a centrally located, mixed residential and commercial neighborhood known for walkability, culture, and convenience. Key corridors include Beverly Boulevard, 3rd Street, Melrose, La Brea, Fairfax, and La Cienega.
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GREAT PLACES in Beverly Grove
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DINING & DRINKS
Angelini Osteria (Beverly Blvd)
Classic Italian and one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. Chef Gino Angelini has been feeding the neighborhood for decades.
A.O.C. (3rd St)
Suzanne Goin’s celebrated wine bar and small-plates restaurant with one of the best patios in the city.
The Little Door (3rd St)
Romantic courtyard dining tucked behind an unassuming gate. The go-to for special occasions for over 30 years.
El Coyote (Beverly Blvd)
An L.A. institution since 1931. Famous for margaritas, enchiladas, and a cameo in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood as the place where Sharon Tate infamously had her last meal. Come for the history and décor as much as the food. Margie, the longtime owner, will be there to say hello and fill your water glass.
Oste (3rd St)
Roman-inspired trattoria offering elegant simplicity, one of the newer arrivals that’s quickly earned loyal regulars.
Bacari on Third
Small plates and tapas on a gorgeous patio. Perfect for a relaxed dinner with a group.
Jar (Beverly Blvd)
Modern American chophouse and a longtime local favorite.
Sugarfish (La Brea)
Impeccable sushi in a minimalist setting at the southern edge of the neighborhood. Famed sushi chef Nozawa would prefer you order the “trust me” box and enjoy whatever his offerings of the day are.
The Original Farmers Market (3rd & Fairfax)
A little bit of everything since 1934. The experience, not just the food, is the point. Pick a vendor, find a table, enjoy the company.
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