Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Great food, especially for vegetarians. Weekend brunch is unbeatable. Dinner is a treat. It gets busy so dine early.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat food, especially for vegetarians. Weekend brunch is unbeatable. Dinner is a treat. It gets busy so dine early.
Bread & Porridge
2315 Wilshire BlvdMy favorite breakfast place on the entire Westside. Period.
Another fave breakfast spot. I'm biased toward breakfast places. I'm sorry, it's my favorite meal to go out for! This place always a pleasure. Great staff. Great food. Right on the beach.
65 locals recommend
The Venice Terrace
7 Washington BlvdAnother fave breakfast spot. I'm biased toward breakfast places. I'm sorry, it's my favorite meal to go out for! This place always a pleasure. Great staff. Great food. Right on the beach.
My favorite local coffee hang. This place was around long before coffee was a "thing." Yes, probably before you were born. There are a few branches, one on the boardwalk. Black Gold is my favorite brew. It will dissolve your spoon if you leave it in too long.
300 locals recommend
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveMy favorite local coffee hang. This place was around long before coffee was a "thing." Yes, probably before you were born. There are a few branches, one on the boardwalk. Black Gold is my favorite brew. It will dissolve your spoon if you leave it in too long.
Sightseeing
I know, it's obvious. I thought I'd put this in just in case. If you're on a budget, this could be a freebie or nearly so. You can take the bike path up from Venice, which is a pleasure in itself. Our studio includes two beach cruiser bikes, so you don't even need to rent them.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierI know, it's obvious. I thought I'd put this in just in case. If you're on a budget, this could be a freebie or nearly so. You can take the bike path up from Venice, which is a pleasure in itself. Our studio includes two beach cruiser bikes, so you don't even need to rent them.
Fun and free pier visit spot on the southern end of Venice. Biking the bike bath is the best way there. You don;t even have to rent bikes - we have two loaners for your use.
186 locals recommend
Venice Fishing Pier
Venice Fishing PierFun and free pier visit spot on the southern end of Venice. Biking the bike bath is the best way there. You don;t even have to rent bikes - we have two loaners for your use.
Shopping
This outdoor mall is a show in itself. Beautiful people and buskers alike. Can be a free hangout or you can make it a shop-fest. Fun vibe on the holidays
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeThis outdoor mall is a show in itself. Beautiful people and buskers alike. Can be a free hangout or you can make it a shop-fest. Fun vibe on the holidays
Essentials
You don't have to go to that address to get one, they're free and all over town. Good read and a list of current events.
The Argonaut
You don't have to go to that address to get one, they're free and all over town. Good read and a list of current events.
Drinks & Nightlife
Duh, obvious. If you haven't heard of Abbot Kinney, you probably shouldn't come to Venice. Or at least read up first. (Winky face)
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardDuh, obvious. If you haven't heard of Abbot Kinney, you probably shouldn't come to Venice. Or at least read up first. (Winky face)