Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
My absolute favorite spot for a drink, dinner, or brunch. If you don’t have a reservation and there is a wait put your name down and go grab a drink at the bar or request a seat at the communal table.
396 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdMy absolute favorite spot for a drink, dinner, or brunch. If you don’t have a reservation and there is a wait put your name down and go grab a drink at the bar or request a seat at the communal table.
Best pasta in town! Recommend booking a table in advance at https://felixla.com.
93 locals recommend
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdBest pasta in town! Recommend booking a table in advance at https://felixla.com.
My go to when I want to splurge on a nice coffee and enjoy good record tunes turning while I wait.
131 locals recommend
Menotti's Coffee Stop
56 Windward AveMy go to when I want to splurge on a nice coffee and enjoy good record tunes turning while I wait.
Just a minute away down speedway to the right and make the first left. The service is great and they make a great cup of coffee or tea!
300 locals recommend
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveJust a minute away down speedway to the right and make the first left. The service is great and they make a great cup of coffee or tea!
This spot is always packed, and can be pricey but the drinks and food won’t disappoint. Reserve ahead or expect to wait.
128 locals recommend
Wabi on Rose
512 F Rose AveThis spot is always packed, and can be pricey but the drinks and food won’t disappoint. Reserve ahead or expect to wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hotel Erwin Rooftop - The drinks will cost you, but the sunset views are worth at least one drink - expect to stand on weekends as it gets busy!
248 locals recommend
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveHotel Erwin Rooftop - The drinks will cost you, but the sunset views are worth at least one drink - expect to stand on weekends as it gets busy!
One is the oldest venues in LA and a Venice must with a good happy hour, and often live performances downstairs. Great at happy hour or before the sun sets. Check out their website for schedule!
212 locals recommend
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveOne is the oldest venues in LA and a Venice must with a good happy hour, and often live performances downstairs. Great at happy hour or before the sun sets. Check out their website for schedule!
This spot recently got a face lift and while it’s lost some of it’s history, it sure does look pretty!
61 locals recommend
Roosterfish
1302 Abbot Kinney BlvdThis spot recently got a face lift and while it’s lost some of it’s history, it sure does look pretty!
A locals favorite that serves up beer, pool, and has great burgers and morning breakfast burritos. Also right off the Venice Pier.
318 locals recommend
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdA locals favorite that serves up beer, pool, and has great burgers and morning breakfast burritos. Also right off the Venice Pier.
A nice walk down the boardwalk and has a great selection of beers with Ocean views.
321 locals recommend
The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayA nice walk down the boardwalk and has a great selection of beers with Ocean views.
Parks & Nature
The canals are one of my favorite parts of Venice, I love wandering them anytime of day but sunset and sunrise are always particularly nice!
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
The canals are one of my favorite parts of Venice, I love wandering them anytime of day but sunset and sunrise are always particularly nice!
My favorite way to start the day is to hike this trail!
75 locals recommend
Los Leones Canyon Trailhead
510 Los Liones DrMy favorite way to start the day is to hike this trail!
Entertainment & Activities
The Venice Boardwalk is infamous, and Muscle Beach made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger is still worth walking by during the day time for kicks.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkThe Venice Boardwalk is infamous, and Muscle Beach made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger is still worth walking by during the day time for kicks.
Great place to paddle board and get your start paddle boarding!
8 locals recommend
Paddle Method - Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons & Rentals
14110 Palawan WayGreat place to paddle board and get your start paddle boarding!
Essentials
Short walk and has basic groceries should you not want to walk to far. Not the best quality produce, but convenient!
67 locals recommend
Windward Market
105 Windward AveShort walk and has basic groceries should you not want to walk to far. Not the best quality produce, but convenient!