Guidebook for Venice
Food Scene
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat food and scene on Abbot Kinney.
“Wonderful, bright, refreshing selections all served cafeteria style. Great value."
516 locals recommend
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd“Wonderful, bright, refreshing selections all served cafeteria style. Great value."
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdMore incredible coffee...
Raw and vegan healthy options abound for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveRaw and vegan healthy options abound for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveGreat spot for breakfast
Bulletproof Cafe Santa Monica
3110 Main StGood coffee and food
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StHealthy fare
Everything Else
Terrific tennis pro on tennis courts just a stone's throw from the Pacific. $150/hr for private lessons.
Max The Tennis Pro
2701 Barnard WayTerrific tennis pro on tennis courts just a stone's throw from the Pacific. $150/hr for private lessons.
Great local hike - steep in places, about an hour loop - great views of the city and Pacific Ocean, Malibu and Catalina Island. Parking $7 inside the park/free on Sunset Blvd. Bring water.
Temescal Canyon Road
Temescal Canyon RoadGreat local hike - steep in places, about an hour loop - great views of the city and Pacific Ocean, Malibu and Catalina Island. Parking $7 inside the park/free on Sunset Blvd. Bring water.
Fun for kids - ferris wheel, games, roller coaster and swimming.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierFun for kids - ferris wheel, games, roller coaster and swimming.
http://www.amf.com/bayshorelanesca
Bowling lanes a short walk from home!
300 locals recommend
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose Avehttp://www.amf.com/bayshorelanesca
Bowling lanes a short walk from home!
Santa Monica Family YMCA
1332 6th StOlympic size saline pool...
Drinks & Nightlife
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveTerrific selection of wines and wonderful food.
Cerveteca
523 Rose AveGreat selection of beers, wine and fun happy hour.
Great spot for brats and beer within walking distance
243 locals recommend
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdGreat spot for brats and beer within walking distance
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat place to dine
Ashland Hill
2807 Main StGreat neighborhood spot with a patio
R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveGood food!
La Cabaña
738 Rose AveGreat place for late night Mexican food or a margarita.
Essentials
Our go-to market. You can pick out dinner and have them cook it for you.
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdOur go-to market. You can pick out dinner and have them cook it for you.
Great, affordable grocery store - driving distance. A nice alternative to Whole Foods.
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveGreat, affordable grocery store - driving distance. A nice alternative to Whole Foods.
Simons Market
511 Rose AveOur local market on Rose
Sightseeing
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdFabulous Museum in Mid Wilshire District.
Venice Canals
Treat yourself to a walking tour of the Venice Canals...
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkSlice of life in Venice
Entertainment & Activities
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel
1717 Disneyland DrGreat for kids.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierEvery tourist must experience the Santa Monica Pier...
Ocean View Park
2701 Barnard WayTennis courts
Shopping
Main Attraction Nail & Spa
2654 Main StMani-pedi's ($20) and waxing available.
Venice local flavors - fantastic shops and places to eat. Must see.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardVenice local flavors - fantastic shops and places to eat. Must see.
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeMore good shopping...