Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
NIGHT + MARKET Sahm
2533 Lincoln BlvdIt's new, packed with locals, great thai food!
easy walk, interesting crowd, delicious coffee and pastries.
185 abantu bendawo batusa
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.easy walk, interesting crowd, delicious coffee and pastries.
South End
2805 Abbot Kinney BlvdEasy walk, authentic Italian food, hidden gem, cool crowd
Charcoal Venice
425 Washington BlvdThe best steak ever. Fish good too.
Locals hang for brunch...very French vibe, outdoor patio
Sadly I believe it's closed due to a fire. Hopefully will reopen!
123 abantu bendawo batusa
French Market Cafe
2321 Abbot Kinney BlvdLocals hang for brunch...very French vibe, outdoor patio
Sadly I believe it's closed due to a fire. Hopefully will reopen!
"Modern" Mexican restaurant that' s become an instant fave in our neighborhood. Large outdoor patio with great ambience..
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Nueva
822 Washington Boulevard "Modern" Mexican restaurant that' s become an instant fave in our neighborhood. Large outdoor patio with great ambience..
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdLocals hang with great happy hour
Upscale (pricy) Italian gastropub with spectacular bar. Great for people watching-always a scene.
260 abantu bendawo batusa
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdUpscale (pricy) Italian gastropub with spectacular bar. Great for people watching-always a scene.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lincoln
2536 Lincoln BlvdGreat cocktails, upscale local crowd
One of the last remaining "dive" bars left in Venice. Great locals scene, terrific local bands, pool tables, cheap burgers at the bar. Check to see if the Brobots are playing!
318 abantu bendawo batusa
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdOne of the last remaining "dive" bars left in Venice. Great locals scene, terrific local bands, pool tables, cheap burgers at the bar. Check to see if the Brobots are playing!
Everything Else
Sunday brunch scene. Live music, lots of people...great omelettes
162 abantu bendawo batusa
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StSunday brunch scene. Live music, lots of people...great omelettes
Great walk from our home. Peaceful, beautiful homes and gardens, unique
947 abantu bendawo batusa
Izulu laseVenice
Great walk from our home. Peaceful, beautiful homes and gardens, unique
What makes Venice, Venice. Check out the murals, artists, musicians, and everything else...
815 abantu bendawo batusa
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkWhat makes Venice, Venice. Check out the murals, artists, musicians, and everything else...
World famous bodybuilders working out on the beach. You have to see it to believe it!
234 abantu bendawo batusa
Muscle Beach Venice
1800 Ocean Front WalkWorld famous bodybuilders working out on the beach. You have to see it to believe it!
Parks & Nature
Hike to the waterfall (not always flowing, but a great little hike)
223 abantu bendawo batusa
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyHike to the waterfall (not always flowing, but a great little hike)
Expansive white sand...surfing and body surfing...swimming...dolphins (occasionally!), and people watching of course!
1202 abantu bendawo batusa
Venice Beach Park
1503 SpeedwayExpansive white sand...surfing and body surfing...swimming...dolphins (occasionally!), and people watching of course!
Arts & Culture
Unique cultural center in Venice with lots of history. Contains a bookstore, and lots of local events such as poetry, special shows by radical locals, etc...check their schedule
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Beyond Baroque
681 Venice Blvd.Unique cultural center in Venice with lots of history. Contains a bookstore, and lots of local events such as poetry, special shows by radical locals, etc...check their schedule