Guidebook for Venice
Drinks & Nightlife
Larry's
24 Windward AveGreat Happy hour, location, perfect spot for lunch!
Great food, energetic atmosphere, sometimes a line on the weekends so get there early!
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Brick + Mortar
2435 Main StGreat food, energetic atmosphere, sometimes a line on the weekends so get there early!
Great beer selection and food, ocean view from the patio
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The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayGreat beer selection and food, ocean view from the patio
Right on the beach, the ultimate beach bar. Gets crazy on the weekends!
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VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington BoulevardRight on the beach, the ultimate beach bar. Gets crazy on the weekends!
Killer Shrimp
4211 Admiralty WayShrimp!
Swanky place for some cocktails on the weekends, dress to impress. Also have a lovely restaurant inside of the hotel
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Viceroy Santa Monica
1819 Ocean AveSwanky place for some cocktails on the weekends, dress to impress. Also have a lovely restaurant inside of the hotel
Mingle with the preppy, drunk, college crowd. Beautiful, fit people, outdoor hotel bar on the beach. Always entertaining :)
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The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdMingle with the preppy, drunk, college crowd. Beautiful, fit people, outdoor hotel bar on the beach. Always entertaining :)
Really cool spot for great German beer and the most amazing fresh sausages and chips. There are normally games playing on the weekends, and DJs in the evenings. You can even walk there!
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Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdReally cool spot for great German beer and the most amazing fresh sausages and chips. There are normally games playing on the weekends, and DJs in the evenings. You can even walk there!
Beautifully decorated, large club built inside an old Edison warehouse with a 1920's vibe. Silent movies playing, burlesque shows, loud music, stiff drinks. Dress to impress, strict dress code.
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The Edison
Beautifully decorated, large club built inside an old Edison warehouse with a 1920's vibe. Silent movies playing, burlesque shows, loud music, stiff drinks. Dress to impress, strict dress code.
Gorgeous rooftop bar at The Standard Hotel. Great view, pretty people, loud music
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The Rooftop
550 Flower StGorgeous rooftop bar at The Standard Hotel. Great view, pretty people, loud music
The rooftop bar is amazing at sunset! You can't beat the panoramic view of the beaches and West LA.
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Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveThe rooftop bar is amazing at sunset! You can't beat the panoramic view of the beaches and West LA.
Bar and Pool tables upstairs, Speakeasy Lounge in the Basement. There are burlesque shows and live entertainment and a rocking dance floor!
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The Del Monte Speakeasy
52 Windward AveBar and Pool tables upstairs, Speakeasy Lounge in the Basement. There are burlesque shows and live entertainment and a rocking dance floor!
Nice lounge with dance floor walking distance from nice restaurants in Santa Monica
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41 Ocean
1541 Ocean AveNice lounge with dance floor walking distance from nice restaurants in Santa Monica
Shopping
Pick up some classic California surfwear, a little pricey but lasts forever!
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Aviator Nation
1224 Abbot Kinney BlvdPick up some classic California surfwear, a little pricey but lasts forever!
Fresh Italian bread, home made pasta, stellar market, grab a wicked sandwich from the deli
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Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdFresh Italian bread, home made pasta, stellar market, grab a wicked sandwich from the deli
Fun place to shop, great secondhand clothing. I've made some great finds in here!
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Buffalo Exchange
14621 Ventura BlvdFun place to shop, great secondhand clothing. I've made some great finds in here!
Everything Else
Pick up some shoes or sunglasses, chill on the outdoor deck with the best cappuccino on the West Side
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TOMS Flagship Store
1344 Abbot Kinney BlvdPick up some shoes or sunglasses, chill on the outdoor deck with the best cappuccino on the West Side
The best grocery store for organic food, less than a mile away
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThe best grocery store for organic food, less than a mile away
Cool motorcycle and surf gear, great coffee, great outdoor café to catch some wifi waves
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Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Cool motorcycle and surf gear, great coffee, great outdoor café to catch some wifi waves
Wax
7922 Melrose AvenueWaxing salon, beautiful decor, easy parking behind building, appointments recommended
Food Scene
This is a total man cave, sawdust on the floor, cheap cold beer, the most amazing $6 burger, pool tables, sports on the telly, live bands
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Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdThis is a total man cave, sawdust on the floor, cheap cold beer, the most amazing $6 burger, pool tables, sports on the telly, live bands
They only sell French fries, because they are so amazing! Off the boardwalk, limited hours but if they are open you must indulge!
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The Wee Chippy
1301 Ocean Front WalkThey only sell French fries, because they are so amazing! Off the boardwalk, limited hours but if they are open you must indulge!
Gorgeous restaurant located at the top of the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica. Dress to impress, swanky spot for brunch or sip a cocktail and dance on weekend nights
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The Penthouse
1111 2nd StGorgeous restaurant located at the top of the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica. Dress to impress, swanky spot for brunch or sip a cocktail and dance on weekend nights
Gorgeous, incomparable view of the Santa Monica pier, fine dining. If you are in the mood for lobster and it is a special occasion, this is the place. Prepare to spend $ but it's worth it!
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The Lobster
1602 Ocean AveGorgeous, incomparable view of the Santa Monica pier, fine dining. If you are in the mood for lobster and it is a special occasion, this is the place. Prepare to spend $ but it's worth it!
Upscale Mexican cuisine, full bar, dress to impress, on the weekends they have a full Mariachi band and family style fine dining. Great place for a birthday dinner!
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Casa Sanchez
4500 S Centinela AveUpscale Mexican cuisine, full bar, dress to impress, on the weekends they have a full Mariachi band and family style fine dining. Great place for a birthday dinner!
Healthy vegan fare, great juices. Just breathing the air in here makes me feel healthier (just kidding but everything is delicious)!
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Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveHealthy vegan fare, great juices. Just breathing the air in here makes me feel healthier (just kidding but everything is delicious)!
Nice place, huge menu, an attached bakery full of delicacies to take home. Popular downtown LA spot!
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Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveNice place, huge menu, an attached bakery full of delicacies to take home. Popular downtown LA spot!
Stellar coffee and shakes, healthy and delicious organic soup, salads and sandwiches. Great brunch spot!
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Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StStellar coffee and shakes, healthy and delicious organic soup, salads and sandwiches. Great brunch spot!
Intimate candlelit spot, amazing Spanish tapas cuisine. Great for a date or group of friends!
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Manchego
2518 Main StIntimate candlelit spot, amazing Spanish tapas cuisine. Great for a date or group of friends!
Canal Club
2025 Pacific AveExcellent sushi during the day, turns into a sexy scene at night
The best sushi on the West Side. Nice place, walking distance to other nightlife after you are done with dinner!
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Sushi Roku Santa Monica
1401 Ocean AveThe best sushi on the West Side. Nice place, walking distance to other nightlife after you are done with dinner!
Very swanky and exclusive sushi restaurant. No reservations, a bit pricey but great for a special occasion
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SUGARFISH
1345 2nd StVery swanky and exclusive sushi restaurant. No reservations, a bit pricey but great for a special occasion
Outdoor seating, mimosa brunch on weekends, casual local spot. Good for people watching too
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The Anchor
235 Main StOutdoor seating, mimosa brunch on weekends, casual local spot. Good for people watching too
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a kayak or paddleboard and cruise the marina. A fun excursion!
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Venice Canals / Beach Paddle Board & Bike Rentals
Rent a kayak or paddleboard and cruise the marina. A fun excursion!