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Walk to this great coffee shop that Aussie moto brand tricked out with beautiful custom bikes, surf gear, and well crafted goods from cool indie brands.
185 locals recommend
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Walk to this great coffee shop that Aussie moto brand tricked out with beautiful custom bikes, surf gear, and well crafted goods from cool indie brands.
Great go-to for to-go type of days. Lemonade is an affordable cafeteria style lunch counter filled with healthy seasonal salads and such.
516 locals recommend
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat go-to for to-go type of days. Lemonade is an affordable cafeteria style lunch counter filled with healthy seasonal salads and such.
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThis Whole Foods is the mothership. Shop here.
Lincoln Fine Wines
727 Lincoln BlvdA great wine shop with great selection and service.
You can get a day pass for valet parking, beach access, pool, sauna, steam room and lockers for $25. If you're wanting to do an official day at the pier / beach, this is a hidden gem.
JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot
1740 Ocean AveYou can get a day pass for valet parking, beach access, pool, sauna, steam room and lockers for $25. If you're wanting to do an official day at the pier / beach, this is a hidden gem.
This place could only exist in Venice. The people that brought us Gjelina opened an out of this world bakery concept with some of the finest prepared foods in town.
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveThis place could only exist in Venice. The people that brought us Gjelina opened an out of this world bakery concept with some of the finest prepared foods in town.
Tradesmen Los Angeles
Great menswear store in the neighborhood.
Queen's Market
1523 Venice Blvd.Great beer and wine shop bodega for all the quick at home needs.
Food Scene
Ekkamai Thai Restaurant
13223 West Washington BoulevardGreat affordable thai delivery spot that shows up quick!
A hidden lunch gem on the boardwalk where they say there's no good food! This is a traditional Peruvian counter, known for the rotisserie chicken and the ceviche is banging as well.
17 locals recommend
El Huarique
1301 Ocean Front WalkA hidden lunch gem on the boardwalk where they say there's no good food! This is a traditional Peruvian counter, known for the rotisserie chicken and the ceviche is banging as well.
A terrible and excellent dive-y sports bar walking distance from the house filled with pool tables and games. For those nights where you just want to walk for a dive-y drink and play pool.
15 locals recommend
Sports Harbour
13484 Washington BlvdA terrible and excellent dive-y sports bar walking distance from the house filled with pool tables and games. For those nights where you just want to walk for a dive-y drink and play pool.
This is the 5 star sushi of the neighborhood. It's fantastic and you'll pay for it, but it's worth it.
30 locals recommend
Shima
1432 Abbot Kinney BlvdThis is the 5 star sushi of the neighborhood. It's fantastic and you'll pay for it, but it's worth it.
A simple diner breakfast for the days you don't need the hassle of something fancy.
53 locals recommend
Cafe Buna
552 Washington BlvdA simple diner breakfast for the days you don't need the hassle of something fancy.
ADT
The ceviches here are oh-so official. The shrimp tacos as well.
Nicely is the head barista / owner of Menotti's. It has a rich history in Venice's oldest speakeasy building. They are the best coffee in town for a sit down. Try the macchiato.
131 locals recommend
Menotti's Coffee Stop
56 Windward AveNicely is the head barista / owner of Menotti's. It has a rich history in Venice's oldest speakeasy building. They are the best coffee in town for a sit down. Try the macchiato.
From the ladies that created Anchor Bar in West Soho NYC, these gals brought a bit more refinement to this awesome happy hour spot. The truffled lobster roll is a winner.
31 locals recommend
The Anchor
235 Main StFrom the ladies that created Anchor Bar in West Soho NYC, these gals brought a bit more refinement to this awesome happy hour spot. The truffled lobster roll is a winner.
The French Market is a best kept secret for breakfast in Venice. Enjoy the patio in the am with a croissant and coffee. The fried eggs are properly French'ed out.
123 locals recommend
French Market Cafe
2321 Abbot Kinney BlvdThe French Market is a best kept secret for breakfast in Venice. Enjoy the patio in the am with a croissant and coffee. The fried eggs are properly French'ed out.
Clutch
427 Lincoln BlvdGreat new smokehouse in the neighborhood for a sit down friends dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favorite restaurants on the west side. Great kitchen and cocktails. Highly recommended for a lively and delicious dinner for 2 - 5 people.
19 locals recommend
2424 Main Street Bar and Ristorante
2424 Santa Monica Frwy RampOne of our favorite restaurants on the west side. Great kitchen and cocktails. Highly recommended for a lively and delicious dinner for 2 - 5 people.
The most popular restaurant in Venice is hands down Gjelina so the waits / inconvenience usually outweigh the product. The trick is to go on a weekday between 3 - 5p for a beer and a pizza / starter.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdThe most popular restaurant in Venice is hands down Gjelina so the waits / inconvenience usually outweigh the product. The trick is to go on a weekday between 3 - 5p for a beer and a pizza / starter.
Shopping
Grab yourself a board in town at the OG spot where you'll meet the legends of Dogtown and get yourself fixed up.
10 locals recommend
Venice Originals Skateboard Shop
1525 Pacific AveGrab yourself a board in town at the OG spot where you'll meet the legends of Dogtown and get yourself fixed up.