Food Scene
Easy quick bites. This place has a secluded back patio with lots of seating. And best yet is connected to the Venice Grind.
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Earl’s Mar Vista
12226 Venice Blvd.Easy quick bites. This place has a secluded back patio with lots of seating. And best yet is connected to the Venice Grind.
Venice Grind Coffee Company
12224 Venice BoulevardBest coffee this side of Lincoln!
Kid and parent friendly. Always lots of kids here. Food is delicious and they serve beer/wine and sangria.
168 abantu bendawo batusa
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
12924 W Washington BlvdKid and parent friendly. Always lots of kids here. Food is delicious and they serve beer/wine and sangria.
Great food and mimosa's! Vegetarian friendly outdoor dining. Try their spinach nut burger.
86 abantu bendawo batusa
Fig Tree
431 Ocean Front WalkGreat food and mimosa's! Vegetarian friendly outdoor dining. Try their spinach nut burger.
Mendocino Farms
4724 Admiralty WayPick up sandwiches here and take to the park!
If you're on the pier and looking for food, eat here. Locally owned! Large beer/wine/saki selection.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
The Albright
258 Santa Monica PierIf you're on the pier and looking for food, eat here. Locally owned! Large beer/wine/saki selection.
Entertainment & Activities
Great park that is walking distance from house. There's playground suitable for little ones 1-4 and another for bigger ones 5+. Quickest route take Glyndon Ave.
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Penmar Recreation Center
1341 Lake StGreat park that is walking distance from house. There's playground suitable for little ones 1-4 and another for bigger ones 5+. Quickest route take Glyndon Ave.
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkGreat park here. Located between the boardwalk and the sand.
Awesome park. Pirate ship inspired. Farmer's market Friday 11-7
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Glen Alla Park
4601 Alla RdAwesome park. Pirate ship inspired. Farmer's market Friday 11-7
Great park. In summertime they have water feature. On Saturday's a farmers market 8am-2pm.
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Iphaki yase-Virginia Avenue
2200 Virginia AveGreat park. In summertime they have water feature. On Saturday's a farmers market 8am-2pm.
This Sunday farmers market is THE place to be. Great prepared food. Music, petting zoo, horse rides. Free bicycle valet parking.
96 abantu bendawo batusa
The Victorian
2640 Main StThis Sunday farmers market is THE place to be. Great prepared food. Music, petting zoo, horse rides. Free bicycle valet parking.
Essentials
The biggest Whole Food I've ever seen. Huge prepared food bar.
1701 abantu bendawo batusa
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThe biggest Whole Food I've ever seen. Huge prepared food bar.
Small health food market. Mon-Fri they have great breakfast burritos to go. All day juice bar, hot food bar (everything is yummy here- I suggest the salmon.)
139 abantu bendawo batusa
Rainbow Acres Natural Foods
13208 Washington BlvdSmall health food market. Mon-Fri they have great breakfast burritos to go. All day juice bar, hot food bar (everything is yummy here- I suggest the salmon.)
Drinks & Nightlife
The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayGreat beer and food. Try the ahi burger.
Shopping
Iconic Fred Segal Santa Monica location. Be sure to check out Conveyor (sneaker shop) and Fred Segal Man!
99 abantu bendawo batusa
Fred Segal
8500 Sunset BlvdIconic Fred Segal Santa Monica location. Be sure to check out Conveyor (sneaker shop) and Fred Segal Man!
Awesome store with lounge area and coffee shop. It's Australian coffee, so menu is sparse but cool experience.
185 abantu bendawo batusa
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Awesome store with lounge area and coffee shop. It's Australian coffee, so menu is sparse but cool experience.
Iconic Santa Monica shopping. Outdoor boutiques. Check out Santa Monica Place also.
1594 abantu bendawo batusa
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeIconic Santa Monica shopping. Outdoor boutiques. Check out Santa Monica Place also.
Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica PlaceNew addition to shopping scene in Santa Monica.