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Food Scene
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
12924 W Washington BlvdNeapolitan pizza! with great sitting ambiance.
Go for breakfast. If it's the weekend you will need to get there early or wait on line
52 locals recommend
Maxwell's Cafe
13329 Washington BlvdGo for breakfast. If it's the weekend you will need to get there early or wait on line
Röckenwagner
12835 Washington BlvdVery close
Akbar
3115 Washington BlvdGreat Indian food!
Gjelina is one of the best in Venice, and they have a take-away side!
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdGjelina is one of the best in Venice, and they have a take-away side!
Authentic Mexican cuisine and atmosphere. Watch the senoritas make tortillas while you sip delicious margaritas. Very reasonably priced, popular with locals.
54 locals recommend
Paco's Tacos
4141 S Centinela AveAuthentic Mexican cuisine and atmosphere. Watch the senoritas make tortillas while you sip delicious margaritas. Very reasonably priced, popular with locals.
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdThe coffee...is Starbucks coffee so you should know what to expect.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
1312 3rd Street PromenadeGood service and parking lot in the back
“There's a super-friendly staff...darn good coffee...indoor and outdoor seating...plus wifi.”
79 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
1401 Montana Ave“There's a super-friendly staff...darn good coffee...indoor and outdoor seating...plus wifi.”
This place is so very cool, in so many ways. It totally reflects the culture of Venice. This town is perfect for motorcycles, surfing, and coffee and you'll find connoisseurs of all three hanging here
185 locals recommend
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.This place is so very cool, in so many ways. It totally reflects the culture of Venice. This town is perfect for motorcycles, surfing, and coffee and you'll find connoisseurs of all three hanging here
Gaby's Express is the holy grail of mediterranean fast food. Healthy, cheap, and drive-thru included? Count me in!
10 locals recommend
Gaby's Restaurant
3216 Washington BoulevardGaby's Express is the holy grail of mediterranean fast food. Healthy, cheap, and drive-thru included? Count me in!
DEFINITELY one of the best thai restaurants in the SM/Venice/Culver City area! Their tom yum is exactly as it sounds: YUM!
46 locals recommend
Ekkamai Thai Restaurant
13223 West Washington BoulevardDEFINITELY one of the best thai restaurants in the SM/Venice/Culver City area! Their tom yum is exactly as it sounds: YUM!
Essentials
A Japanese grocery store with an awesome food court.
130 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela AveA Japanese grocery store with an awesome food court.
J'adore! Health (homeopathic, etc...) and beauty care items and a grocery store. And a small cafe - take out - sandwiches, fresh to order juices, roasted chicken, soups. One block away!
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd J'adore! Health (homeopathic, etc...) and beauty care items and a grocery store. And a small cafe - take out - sandwiches, fresh to order juices, roasted chicken, soups. One block away!
The Biggest Giant Supermarket in the US
Great place to buy in bulk. I dont think they are necessary cheaper, just bigger. Dont go on a saturday, its crazy busy.
130 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
13463 Washington BlvdThe Biggest Giant Supermarket in the US
Great place to buy in bulk. I dont think they are necessary cheaper, just bigger. Dont go on a saturday, its crazy busy.
A clean, well organized and spacious grocery store. Ralphs has a wide selection of organic food. You can get amazing deals on marked items if you have a free Ralphs card.
503 locals recommend
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdA clean, well organized and spacious grocery store. Ralphs has a wide selection of organic food. You can get amazing deals on marked items if you have a free Ralphs card.
Drinks & Nightlife
Waterloo & City
12517 W Washington BlvdEnglish Gastro Pub. Fun! Fun! Fun! Great food!
Live jazz on Sundays and/or Mondays, good food for a bar, located on Abbot Kinney. First Fridays of the month the whole street has a party.
139 locals recommend
Hal's Bar and Grill
1025 Abbot Kinney BlvdLive jazz on Sundays and/or Mondays, good food for a bar, located on Abbot Kinney. First Fridays of the month the whole street has a party.
Beautiful Hotel Loby Bar to watch the sunset. They also have Catch, very nice high end restaurant. You can get the sushi in the loby bar at happy hour.
76 locals recommend
Hotel Casa del Mar
1910 Ocean WayBeautiful Hotel Loby Bar to watch the sunset. They also have Catch, very nice high end restaurant. You can get the sushi in the loby bar at happy hour.
Mon favorit spote pour manger un petit truc ou boire un verre! Great Patio for French bistro food with free wifi
251 locals recommend
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdMon favorit spote pour manger un petit truc ou boire un verre! Great Patio for French bistro food with free wifi
Sightseeing
They have studio tours if you're a movie buff. They are five minutes from here.
129 locals recommend
Sony Pictures Entertainment
10202 Washington BlvdThey have studio tours if you're a movie buff. They are five minutes from here.
Shopping
4 block outdoor mall with shopping, restaurants, street performers & movie theaters.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade4 block outdoor mall with shopping, restaurants, street performers & movie theaters.
99 Cents Only Stores
2801 Pico BlvdNothing over $1
Arts & Culture
You want to watch a movie from a comfy, plush recliner while you have food and drink service with the ease of pushing a button? Come here.
198 locals recommend
AMC DINE-IN Marina 6
13455 Maxella AveYou want to watch a movie from a comfy, plush recliner while you have food and drink service with the ease of pushing a button? Come here.