Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln Blvdgreat salads and wine on the patio. 5 minute walk.
Salt Air
1616 Abbot Kinney BlvdAmazing seafood and chill vibes
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdA Venice institution. Great for brunch or dinner.
Amazing drinks, food is delicious too! And breakfast is fantastic.
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The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdAmazing drinks, food is delicious too! And breakfast is fantastic.
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveVegan and delicious.
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main Sttry the spanish latte and the pumpkin pie!
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney Blvdlunch
not just coffee. try the coconut iced tea and the sweet potato pudding with coconut whip. the original is on melrose.
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Alfred Coffee Brentwood
11908 San Vicente Blvdnot just coffee. try the coconut iced tea and the sweet potato pudding with coconut whip. the original is on melrose.
local outpost of this silverlake institution.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvdlocal outpost of this silverlake institution.
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast Hwysushi with a view
the original Sugarfish. for many years Nozawa in the valley was the best sushi in town. Nozawa is closed, but now there is Sugarfish. Go with the "trust me".
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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th Stthe original Sugarfish. for many years Nozawa in the valley was the best sushi in town. Nozawa is closed, but now there is Sugarfish. Go with the "trust me".
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln Blvdtry the hazelnut milk latte
JFK and Marilyn used to dine here when they were having an affair. Fun vibe, decent food, stiff drinks.
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Chez Jay
1657 Ocean AveJFK and Marilyn used to dine here when they were having an affair. Fun vibe, decent food, stiff drinks.
increadible coffee + motorcycle gear (strange but awesome combo)
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Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.increadible coffee + motorcycle gear (strange but awesome combo)
stiff drinks, decent steaks and one-of-a-kind ambiance (christmas lights all year long!)
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The Galley
2442 Main Ststiff drinks, decent steaks and one-of-a-kind ambiance (christmas lights all year long!)
Cerveteca
523 Rose Avegood vibe + great happy hour
chef used to be at the original superba. food is great + home made gluten free pasta
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose Avechef used to be at the original superba. food is great + home made gluten free pasta
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat atmosphere. Make a reservation in advance
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdBest ice cream ever.
Hal's Bar and Grill
1025 Abbot Kinney BlvdVenice staple for many years. Try the artichoke!
Entertainment & Activities
Surf and paddle board lessons and rentals. A long walk, an easy bike ride or a short uber ride away.
SUP With Wade
3000 Shoshonean RdSurf and paddle board lessons and rentals. A long walk, an easy bike ride or a short uber ride away.
YogaWorks Main St
2215 Main StYoga works flow. Vinyasa flow.
Golden Bridge Yoga Santa Monica is Closed
719 Broadwaykundalini
is a club? is it a spin class? is it a dance class? its all of them!
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SoulCycle
120 Wilshire Boulevardis a club? is it a spin class? is it a dance class? its all of them!
IPIC Westwood
10840 Wilshire BlvdThe closest iPic is in Westwood, near the UCLA campus
AMC DINE-IN Marina 6
13455 Maxella Avecocktails while you watch
Shopping
General Store
1801 Lincoln Blvdvery venice :)
shops, restaurants and most major brands have shops in this area.
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenadeshops, restaurants and most major brands have shops in this area.
shopping center and restaurants. across the PCH from Cross Creek beach and marshes.
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Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek Rdshopping center and restaurants. across the PCH from Cross Creek beach and marshes.
scene + be seen. the row, alfred, marc jacobs, isabel marant, waterworks, + antiques
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Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose Avescene + be seen. the row, alfred, marc jacobs, isabel marant, waterworks, + antiques
Lee Stanton Antiques
769 N La Cienega BlvdBeautiful antiques
1508 Abbot Kinney Blvd
1508 Abbot Kinney BoulevardChic finds
Sightseeing
Venice Boardwalk Bike Rental
517 Ocean Front Walkbike rental
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front Walkfamous venice boardwalk
great hike. beautiful views. no dogs (aka no dog poop :)
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Temescal Gateway Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
15601 Sunset Blvdgreat hike. beautiful views. no dogs (aka no dog poop :)
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwybeautiful space. fun beach day.
Zuma Beach
Its a bit of a trek, but a beautiful beach.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pierconcerts at the pier during the summer
stroll through the historic venice canals, just south of venice blvd. http://www.vintagevenicetours.com/site/
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Izulu laseVenice
stroll through the historic venice canals, just south of venice blvd. http://www.vintagevenicetours.com/site/
Muscle Beach Venice
1800 Ocean Front Walkworld-famous muscle beach.
stroll Abbot Kinney check out shops and restaurants.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevardstroll Abbot Kinney check out shops and restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward Avego downstairs and prepare for a sweaty dance party.
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific Averooftop cocktails
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdBest dive bar ever. Try the burgers.
the otheroom Venice Beach
fun bar on sunday afternoons
Bigfoot West
10939 Venice Blvd.cabin theme bar. great drinks.
incredible outdoor concert hall. some shows are BYOB. bring a bottle of wine and order take away from the oaks gourmet. you won't be disappointed.
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl Rdincredible outdoor concert hall. some shows are BYOB. bring a bottle of wine and order take away from the oaks gourmet. you won't be disappointed.
Chill spot with great lobby lounge. Sometimes live music or DJ
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Hotel Casa del Mar
1910 Ocean WayChill spot with great lobby lounge. Sometimes live music or DJ
Arts & Culture
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan AveArt galleries.
Great selection of art galleries. Check online for Saturday night opening parties. Once every few months. http://www.ccgalleryguide.com/
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Art District
Traction AvenueGreat selection of art galleries. Check online for Saturday night opening parties. Once every few months. http://www.ccgalleryguide.com/
Movie theater with lounge seating, cocktails and waiters.
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The Wine Bar at The Landmark
10850 W Pico BlvdMovie theater with lounge seating, cocktails and waiters.
Roughly a 40 minute drive to mid-city, but worth it for this museum.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdRoughly a 40 minute drive to mid-city, but worth it for this museum.
IGetty
1200 Getty Center DrThe Getty.
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyThe Malibu outpost of The Getty.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdGroceries and Market
fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables. Friday mornings.
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Venice Farmers' Market
500 Venice Blvd.fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables. Friday mornings.
Sunday and Wednesday mornings. Huge farmers market with a great selection.
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Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StSunday and Wednesday mornings. Huge farmers market with a great selection.
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.groceries and market. organic. within walking distance.