#9 The Grove
No two neighbors could be less alike yet get along so well. The Grove shopping center and The Original Farmers Market represent the new and old Los Angeles, respectively. These two popular destinations complement each other nicely, especially during the holidays when the masses descend to shop, dine, and celebrate. Dickensian carolers roam the serpentine walkways of the Farmers Market and the halls are full decked at The Grove with Santa´s cottage (and Santa, naturally), a 100-ft. Christmas tree, a dancing fountain and nightly snowfalls. In mid November, The Grove also invites the public to attend a live taping of their Christmas special (this year hosted by Seth MacFarlane) when they light the tree for the first time and celebrate the beginning of the season with celebratory fireworks. (323-900-8080, 888-315-8883)