Shopping
This place has awesome coffee, sandwiches, and salads. A local favorite and great place to work for a few hours if you're writing the great american novel.
220 locals recommend
The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington BlvdThis place has awesome coffee, sandwiches, and salads. A local favorite and great place to work for a few hours if you're writing the great american novel.
Best local spot to order pizza. They deliver for $3.
19 locals recommend
Fresh Brothers - Marina Del Rey
4722 1/2 Admiralty WayBest local spot to order pizza. They deliver for $3.
Everything Else
Mendocino Farms
4724 Admiralty WayThis place has the best sandwiches on Earth. Highly recommend.
An awesome rooftop bar to watch the sunset. Cocktails are expense ($14) but beer is more normal ($8). The restaurant in this hotel is awesome also.
248 locals recommend
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveAn awesome rooftop bar to watch the sunset. Cocktails are expense ($14) but beer is more normal ($8). The restaurant in this hotel is awesome also.
Bar Pintxo
109 Santa Monica BlvdIf you like tapas, this place is great. I'm a man who loves tapas.
Awesome little spot for Mediterranean, lots of healthy, tasty options, and open super late. And they have a drive thru if you have a car.
10 locals recommend
Gaby's Restaurant
3216 Washington BoulevardAwesome little spot for Mediterranean, lots of healthy, tasty options, and open super late. And they have a drive thru if you have a car.
Superba Snack Bar
My favorite Italian restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveAwesome speakeasy style bar. Great cocktails.
The Chestnut Club
1348 14th StMy favorite bar in Santa Monica. Amazing cocktails and decor.
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdBest restaurant on Abbott Kinney. American food. Not cheap.
2nd best restaurant on Abbott Kinney. American food. Not cheap.
395 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd2nd best restaurant on Abbott Kinney. American food. Not cheap.
Great little sushi spot on Abbott Kinney. They seem to always have a table, which is tough on AK sometimes.
128 locals recommend
Wabi on Rose
512 F Rose AveGreat little sushi spot on Abbott Kinney. They seem to always have a table, which is tough on AK sometimes.
the otheroom Venice Beach
My favorite bar on Abbott Kinney
Food Scene
Manchego
2518 Main StAlso has amazing tapas and decor. The chatty Spanish waiters add a lot.
Best local sports bar. The food isn;t super healthy, but very comforting :)
133 locals recommend
Yard House
13455 Maxella AveBest local sports bar. The food isn;t super healthy, but very comforting :)
Best local Indian place. The guy who owns it will probably be your waiter, his recommendations are pretty legit.
28 locals recommend
Akbar
3115 Washington BlvdBest local Indian place. The guy who owns it will probably be your waiter, his recommendations are pretty legit.
Plancha Tacos®
2024 Pacific AveBest local taco joint. Open late. The burritos are good as well.
The Counter
5779 Wilshire BlvdAwesome place for burgers or salads.