Things to Do in Fairfax District, Los Angeles

The Fairfax District features a mix of shops, restaurants, and cafes, with Melrose Avenue known for its street art and trendy boutiques. It's also close to attractions like The Grove and LACMA.

Original Farmers MarketMarket
The GroveShopping Mall
Pan Pacific ParkCity Park

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Top things to do in Fairfax District

Original Farmers Market
★ 4.6 · 16.9k
Market· $$
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 9 PM
Sun
10 AM – 7 PM
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The Grove
★ 4.6 · 28.3k
Shopping Mall· $$
High-end shopping mall features trendy retailers, restaurants & a theater amid a bustling promenade.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 9 PM
Fri
10 AM – 10 PM
Sat
10 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 8 PM
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Pan Pacific Park
★ 4.6 · 1.6k
City Park
Park next to the Grove includes baseball fields, basketball courts, a library & holocaust memorial.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 9 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
Closed
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Headline Records
★ 4.8 · 191
Record Store
Old-school music store specializing in punk, ska & garage albums, T-shirts & collectible vinyl.
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New Beverly Cinema
★ 4.8 · 998
Theater
Classic & arty films shown in 35 mm, including midnight movies & double features for 1 ticket price.
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Groundlings
★ 4.7 · 326
Theater· $$
Cozy venue for an improvisation & sketch comedy troupe that launched many famous careers.
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Where to eat & drink in Fairfax District

Angelini Osteria
★ 4.5 · 1.2k
Italian· $$$
The delicious cooking at this humble osteria has been drawing crowds for more than two decades—and in a city that rolls out the red carpet for the hottest new thing, that’s no small feat.
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Jon & Vinny's Fairfax
★ 4.3 · 1.6k
Italian· $20–60
Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo opened the original location of this easygoing Italian-American café in 2015, and it’s been busy-busy ever since.
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Pink's Hot Dogs
★ 4.5 · 13.8k
Hot Dogs· $
Creatively topped dogs (some named for celebrities) draw long lines at this historic roadside spot.
Mon–Thu
9:30 AM – 1 AM
Fri
9:30 AM – 2 AM
Sat
9:30 AM – 2 AM
Sun
9:30 AM – 1 AM
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Dura coffee
★ 5.0 · 118
Coffee Stand· $1–10
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El Coyote Cafe
★ 4.4 · 3.2k
Mexican· $20–30
Landmark Mexican spot serving classic grub & drinks in colorful digs adorned with Christmas lights.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
12 PM – 9 PM
Fri
12 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Wirtshaus German Restaurant & Beer Garden
★ 4.6 · 1.4k
German· $20–30
Sausages & other German fare are available at this beer house with Ping-Pong & an outdoor patio.
Mon–Wed
4 PM – 10:30 PM
Thu
4 PM – 11 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10:30 PM
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LALA'S Argentine Grill On Melrose
★ 4.5 · 2.0k
Argentinian· $20–80
Unassuming restaurant offering a menu of classic Argentinian dishes, plus American options.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 11 PM
Fri
11 AM – 12 AM
Sat
11 AM – 12 AM
Sun
11 AM – 11 PM
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Plaza NIGHTCLUB AND DANCE HALL
★ 4.6 · 125
Nightclub· $30–50
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Be Bright Coffee
★ 4.8 · 168
Coffee Shop· $10–20
A contemporary coffee shop in Melrose known for its espresso, cold brew, seasonal drinks, and a kids' play area.
Every day
8 AM – 4 PM
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Melrose Umbrella Co
★ 4.4 · 609
Cocktail Bar· $30–40
Offbeat lounge featuring an assortment of cocktails in cozy digs decorated with umbrellas.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
12 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 2 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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