Tmimah's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The pier is a classic stop. I like just to walk the pier and look at the view from the end of it.
Merry go Round, Ferris Wheel, Rides and Aquariam can be festive when available.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierThe pier is a classic stop. I like just to walk the pier and look at the view from the end of it.
Merry go Round, Ferris Wheel, Rides and Aquariam can be festive when available.
It’s an easy walk from the beach bungalow. Everybody goes to Venice Beach, you’ll see people from all walks of life, great amounts of creativity, and abundance of places to eat.
1202 locals recommend
Venice Beach Park
1503 SpeedwayIt’s an easy walk from the beach bungalow. Everybody goes to Venice Beach, you’ll see people from all walks of life, great amounts of creativity, and abundance of places to eat.
Palisades Park
Ocean AvenuePromenade Street
1415 3rd Street PromenadeTemescal Canyon Trail
Temescal Canyon TrailLos Liones Canyon Trail
Los Liones Canyon Trail
Main Street
Main Street
Venice Canals
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front WalkOcean Park at Beach
25 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica State Beach
North Redondo Beach Bike Path
2509 Artesia BlvdFood scene
Co-opportunity
1525 Broadway
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdCafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveStella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StThey also have a new bread bakery that’s really good.
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveIt’s a restaurant and a deli with delicious options.
La Vecchia Cucina
2654 Main StThai Vegan
2400 Main St
Plant Food + Wine
300 Abbot Kinney BlvdVia Veneto
3009 Main StPapille Gustative
2823 Main Street
Library Alehouse
2911 Main StCrudo e Nudo
2724 Main StreetUrth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StStella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main St
Manchego
2518 Main StChinois On Main
2709 Main St
pasjoli
2732 Main St
Cora's Coffee Shoppe
1802 Ocean AveThe Lobster
1602 Ocean AveJameson’s Pub
2702 Main StreetThe Rose Venice
220 Rose Ave
True Food Kitchen
395 Santa Monica Pl
Lula Cocina Mexicana
2720 Main StSightseeing
A quirky magical place in Venice California. Walking distance from the beach bungalow, there’s great food and great shopping here.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardA quirky magical place in Venice California. Walking distance from the beach bungalow, there’s great food and great shopping here.
An upscale neighborhood in Santa Monica, great food and festive shopping.
141 locals recommend
Montana Avenue
Montana AvenueAn upscale neighborhood in Santa Monica, great food and festive shopping.
Venice Beach is eclectic as ever. It is truly a place for all people. There is shopping and nice eateries at the Seaside, like Fig Tree Café, Venice ale house and more.
Having said that, it’s best by day. There are homeless people that camp out in different parts of Venice at different times. It’s never been a problem for me. Yet it’s my preference to give the tents space by walking out of their way.
Rose Avenue is wonderful!
Abott Kinney and the Venice pier are other highlights. Nice food, shopping, & vibe.
I wouldn’t miss spending time in Venice when you’re staying at the beach bungalo
351 locals recommend
Venice
Venice Beach is eclectic as ever. It is truly a place for all people. There is shopping and nice eateries at the Seaside, like Fig Tree Café, Venice ale house and more.
Having said that, it’s best by day. There are homeless people that camp out in different parts of Venice at different times. It’s never been a problem for me. Yet it’s my preference to give the tents space by walking out of their way.
Rose Avenue is wonderful!
Abott Kinney and the Venice pier are other highlights. Nice food, shopping, & vibe.
I wouldn’t miss spending time in Venice when you’re staying at the beach bungalo
Marina del Rey
City advice
Getting around
Is a car necessary?
We suggest you do not get a car unless you’re clear that you need one. There’s a lot you can do with a short walk, and more if you’d like to walk a bit of distance. I’m happy to set you up on a walking excursion to help you get oriented and visit some nice spots around the town. Uber and lift have been more expensive recently than in the past. Still, when you consider the expense of renting and parking it’s less costly than renting for the duration of a stay most of the time. If you do you have a car for your stay, we are happy to provide a parking permit at the duration of your stay.
Don't miss
22 mile beach bike path
You can rent a bicycle and ride as far as you wish and check out different localities. Each beach has a different five, different food different shopping different people. This is a wonderful way to experience a lot of the local culture, get some exercise, and have fun.