Guidebook for an awesome Venice/LA experience
Sightseeing
Abbott Kinney is one of Venice's most popular and well known streets. There are tons of great breakfast/brunch spots, as well as dinner spots. Plenty of art galleries, ice cream shops, boutiques, and craft cocktail bars. On the first Friday of every month, there is something called "first Friday" on Abbot Kinney. The street essentially shuts down for an eclectic mix of food trucks from all over LA county, as well as art gallery openings and street vendors.
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbott Kinney is one of Venice's most popular and well known streets. There are tons of great breakfast/brunch spots, as well as dinner spots. Plenty of art galleries, ice cream shops, boutiques, and craft cocktail bars. On the first Friday of every month, there is something called "first Friday" on Abbot Kinney. The street essentially shuts down for an eclectic mix of food trucks from all over LA county, as well as art gallery openings and street vendors.
The boardwalk is full of culture, vibrance, sunshine, and great food options. Take a stroll down historic muscle beach, and maybe grab a tiki drink on the way!
Venice Boardwalk Bike Rental
The boardwalk is full of culture, vibrance, sunshine, and great food options. Take a stroll down historic muscle beach, and maybe grab a tiki drink on the way!
Modeled after Venice, Italy, the canals are absolutely breathtaking. From the architecture of the waterside houses, to the fancy little paddle boats that residents can ride around... the canals are always an adventure!
120 locals recommend
Venice Canal Historic District
Modeled after Venice, Italy, the canals are absolutely breathtaking. From the architecture of the waterside houses, to the fancy little paddle boats that residents can ride around... the canals are always an adventure!
The Santa Monica Pier is about an hour away (walking distance). Though the walk from the end of Washington blvd down to the pier is one of the most iconic and stunning strolls one could take. Passing the Venice Boardwalk and Muscle Beach, on to the famous Santa Monica outdoor gym, to the pier - the walk is one for the books. The pier features plenty of rides, views, and all other sorts of attractions. Perfect for a day out with the family!
591 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier is about an hour away (walking distance). Though the walk from the end of Washington blvd down to the pier is one of the most iconic and stunning strolls one could take. Passing the Venice Boardwalk and Muscle Beach, on to the famous Santa Monica outdoor gym, to the pier - the walk is one for the books. The pier features plenty of rides, views, and all other sorts of attractions. Perfect for a day out with the family!
This 3rd street promenade is an extremely well known promenade that spans about 3 city blocks. From shopping, to food, to bars, to sight-seeing attractions, this stretch has something for everyone!
Apple Third Street Promenade
This 3rd street promenade is an extremely well known promenade that spans about 3 city blocks. From shopping, to food, to bars, to sight-seeing attractions, this stretch has something for everyone!
Drinks & Nightlife
From ocean views to quirky breakfasts, Asian street food to Jamaican rum bars, this area is a visitor's dream.
The Venice Whaler
Great ocean views and well priced drinks!
Itty-Bitty hidden gem whiskey bar in far back of a restaurant. They have an amazing selection of the finest liquors, but also a fantastic late-night menu!
22 locals recommend
Playa Provisions
Itty-Bitty hidden gem whiskey bar in far back of a restaurant. They have an amazing selection of the finest liquors, but also a fantastic late-night menu!
If you've been out late and feeling hungry, Nighhawks offers unusual breakfasts and drinks in a safe area. Both fashionable and intimate atmosphere.
Nighthawk Breakfast Bar
If you've been out late and feeling hungry, Nighhawks offers unusual breakfasts and drinks in a safe area. Both fashionable and intimate atmosphere.
Food Scene
Farm-to-table meals surrounded by indoor plants; rustic feel
36 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
Farm-to-table meals surrounded by indoor plants; rustic feel
One of the best / most budget friendly breakfast spots in town! Be sure to try their famous cro-jo!
16 locals recommend
Flake
One of the best / most budget friendly breakfast spots in town! Be sure to try their famous cro-jo!
Thai East Wind Restaurant
Delicious Asian street food, inexpensive, easy street access, right on Main St. in Santa Monica
Sunny Blue
Delicious Asian street food, inexpensive, easy street access, right on Main St. in Santa Monica
This is actually a vegetarian restaurant, walkable from my place along Abbott Kinney, one of the most chic streets in America.
36 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
This is actually a vegetarian restaurant, walkable from my place along Abbott Kinney, one of the most chic streets in America.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinemark Playa Vista and XD
Close by, dine-in and alcohol friendly movie theatre!
Marina del Rey
Iconic Breakfast spot
Super easy to find, a Venice legend, great coffee and breakfast eats.
8 locals recommend
The Cow's End Cafe
Super easy to find, a Venice legend, great coffee and breakfast eats.
Neighborhoods
Venice Beach is a very walkable, interesting town. From multi-million dollar mansions to 100 year old craftsman bungalows, you'll see some of the most eclectic architecture in the city. You can rent an electric scooter or bike to get around, and even a surfboard and wetsuit to try out surfing the Pacific ocean waves.
You can rent a boat, longboard, or dingy, eat wonderful Italian food, and watch the dolphins, seals, gulls, and pelicans cavort in the harbor, minutes from my B & B.
Marina del Rey
You can rent a boat, longboard, or dingy, eat wonderful Italian food, and watch the dolphins, seals, gulls, and pelicans cavort in the harbor, minutes from my B & B.
Movie theatres, restaurants, shopping, a park, all self-contained, safe, and brand new, minutes frm my B & B.
12 locals recommend
Playa Vista
Movie theatres, restaurants, shopping, a park, all self-contained, safe, and brand new, minutes frm my B & B.