Guidebook for Venice + Santa Monica

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Guidebook for Venice + Santa Monica

Drinks & Nightlife

$7 world famous burger
318 locals recommend
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington Blvd
318 locals recommend
$7 world famous burger
79 locals recommend
Mercede's Grille
14 W Washington Blvd
79 locals recommend
Bar, music, comedy
212 locals recommend
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward Ave
212 locals recommend
Bar, music, comedy

Food Scene

Grill house!
47 locals recommend
Charcoal Venice
425 Washington Blvd
47 locals recommend
Grill house!
Local coffee shop
220 locals recommend
The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington Blvd
220 locals recommend
Local coffee shop
amazing coffee
131 locals recommend
Menotti's Coffee Stop
56 Windward Ave
131 locals recommend
amazing coffee
great coffee and people watching
394 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd
394 locals recommend
great coffee and people watching
AMAZING organic Mexican food.
74 locals recommend
Tocaya Organica - Venice
1715 Pacific Ave
74 locals recommend
AMAZING organic Mexican food.
Great breakfast sandwiches.
40 locals recommend
Eggslut
1611 Pacific Ave
40 locals recommend
Great breakfast sandwiches.
Most delicious and sought after restaurant on the West Side.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd
1062 locals recommend
Most delicious and sought after restaurant on the West Side.
Bakery and sandwich shop that'll make you weak in the knees.
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
447 locals recommend
Bakery and sandwich shop that'll make you weak in the knees.
Sleek and minimalist vegan fare $$$.
52 locals recommend
Plant Food + Wine
300 Abbot Kinney Blvd
52 locals recommend
Sleek and minimalist vegan fare $$$.
Restaurant and bar. Super fun + hip.
128 locals recommend
Wabi on Rose
512 F Rose Ave
128 locals recommend
Restaurant and bar. Super fun + hip.
This ice cream is "slap yo momma" good.
189 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd
189 locals recommend
This ice cream is "slap yo momma" good.
Restaurant and bakery with insane bread.
320 locals recommend
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln Blvd
320 locals recommend
Restaurant and bakery with insane bread.
Restaurant + bar. Ribs so good you'll crave 'em forever. Definitely get the spinach artichoke dip.
50 locals recommend
Hillstone
202 Wilshire Blvd
50 locals recommend
Restaurant + bar. Ribs so good you'll crave 'em forever. Definitely get the spinach artichoke dip.
Great people watching on Ocean Boulevard.
35 locals recommend
Blue Plate Taco
1515 Ocean Ave
35 locals recommend
Great people watching on Ocean Boulevard.
Mouth watering lobster rolls and oysters.
63 locals recommend
Blue Plate Oysterette
1355 Ocean Ave
63 locals recommend
Mouth watering lobster rolls and oysters.
Cool hangout. Great food.
347 locals recommend
The Rose Venice
220 Rose Ave
347 locals recommend
Cool hangout. Great food.
Pretty great people watching and food.
11 locals recommend
The Pier House
7 Washington Blvd
11 locals recommend
Pretty great people watching and food.
Suuuuuper good food and atmosphere. Self serve beer on tap.
Beach and Brew Venice
405 Washington Boulevard
Suuuuuper good food and atmosphere. Self serve beer on tap.
Interior atmosphere is a little sterile but.... the food is amazing. The branzino is to die for! They also have vegan pizza.
BRABU RESTAURANT
3015 Ocean Front Walk
Interior atmosphere is a little sterile but.... the food is amazing. The branzino is to die for! They also have vegan pizza.
Fantastic food and outdoor dining. Great coffee, breakfast and lunch. Not open for dinner.
84 locals recommend
Great White
1604 Pacific Ave
84 locals recommend
Fantastic food and outdoor dining. Great coffee, breakfast and lunch. Not open for dinner.
Super yummy and cool vibe.
10 locals recommend
Gran Blanco
80 Windward Ave
10 locals recommend
Super yummy and cool vibe.

Essentials

Plant based deli + coffee shop + grocer
New Deli
2524 Pacific Ave
Plant based deli + coffee shop + grocer
Grocery + insanely delicious prepared hot food, coffee, and smoothies. Super fun people watching. Outdoor seating.
317 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
317 locals recommend
Grocery + insanely delicious prepared hot food, coffee, and smoothies. Super fun people watching. Outdoor seating.

Shopping

Clothing + housewares. Boho-supreme.
The General Store
1819 Cloverfield Blvd
Clothing + housewares. Boho-supreme.
Japanese minimalist store with ceramics, dishes, cookware, clothing, and art.
39 locals recommend
Tortoise General Store
12701 Venice Blvd.
39 locals recommend
Japanese minimalist store with ceramics, dishes, cookware, clothing, and art.
Cool clothing for men, women, and babies. Helpful sales staff.
17 locals recommend
Lost & Found
11700 National Blvd
17 locals recommend
Cool clothing for men, women, and babies. Helpful sales staff.
Abbot Kinney has a cool shop for everyone.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney has a cool shop for everyone.

Sightseeing

947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
947 locals recommend
Take your photo with the Venice sign, but watch out for traffic.
61 locals recommend
Venice Sign
1501 Main Street
61 locals recommend
Take your photo with the Venice sign, but watch out for traffic.
See the jocks pressing iron.
234 locals recommend
Muscle Beach Venice
1800 Ocean Front Walk
234 locals recommend
See the jocks pressing iron.
Watch the Venice locals defy gravity.
162 locals recommend
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front Walk
162 locals recommend
Watch the Venice locals defy gravity.
It's crazy town!
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front Walk
815 locals recommend
It's crazy town!

Arts & Culture

Tons of art galleries.
102 locals recommend
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave
102 locals recommend
Tons of art galleries.
9 locals recommend
The Electric Lodge
1416 Electric Ave
9 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

30 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
30 locals recommend