Debi’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Right around the corner from my place. Some of the best food in LA.
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveThis is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Right around the corner from my place. Some of the best food in LA.
Gjelina has been one of the most happening restaurants in Los Angeles for over 11 years now. It's hard to get a reservation, however, you can walk up Abbot Kinney, put your name down, and they will call you when a table is ready. Plenty of great things to do while you wait for amazing food.
85 locals recommend
Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney BlvdGjelina has been one of the most happening restaurants in Los Angeles for over 11 years now. It's hard to get a reservation, however, you can walk up Abbot Kinney, put your name down, and they will call you when a table is ready. Plenty of great things to do while you wait for amazing food.
My new favorite place to sit at the bar, order a fabulous margarita, and the best chicken tinga taco around. Not cheap, but it's Venice
17 locals recommend
Chulita
533 Rose AveMy new favorite place to sit at the bar, order a fabulous margarita, and the best chicken tinga taco around. Not cheap, but it's Venice
Great White
1604 Pacific AveGreat breakfast close to the famous Venice sign and the boardwalk.
This is a fantastic place for modern Mexican food. I also happen to be one of the owners, so check it out if you make it to Santa Monica. Sit at the bar, if you are by yourself, or sit on the patio for a great ocean view. Amazing guacamole
35 locals recommend
Blue Plate Taco
1515 Ocean AveThis is a fantastic place for modern Mexican food. I also happen to be one of the owners, so check it out if you make it to Santa Monica. Sit at the bar, if you are by yourself, or sit on the patio for a great ocean view. Amazing guacamole
The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Neighbor
1031 Abbot Kinney BlvdBars and nightlife
Super fun local bar. Used to be the greatest gay dive bar, now it's renovated, and way more of a mix crowd scene, but many nights they have dj's, and it's a Venice landmark
61 locals recommend
Roosterfish
1302 Abbot Kinney BlvdSuper fun local bar. Used to be the greatest gay dive bar, now it's renovated, and way more of a mix crowd scene, but many nights they have dj's, and it's a Venice landmark
Ice cream
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
540 Rose AveMy favorite ice cream around. Organic, and delicious
Wine, beer and snacks
Josh bought this place from Simon, who now has Simon's on Lincoln. (Also a great spot for beer, wine and liquor)
and turned it into a neighborhood gem. Great wine selection and beer, at affordable prices. Fun staff, and a Venice historical location
Vin on Rose
511 Rose AveJosh bought this place from Simon, who now has Simon's on Lincoln. (Also a great spot for beer, wine and liquor)
and turned it into a neighborhood gem. Great wine selection and beer, at affordable prices. Fun staff, and a Venice historical location
Simon's is a must if you feel like staying in and having a bottle of wine, or some snacks for a movie night. That is if you have already visited Vin on Rose
18 locals recommend
Simon's Market & Provisions
1709 Lincoln BlvdSimon's is a must if you feel like staying in and having a bottle of wine, or some snacks for a movie night. That is if you have already visited Vin on Rose
Neighborhoods
Right next to Venice. Santa Monica is famous for it's Pier and shopping and great restaurants. You can walk there, straight north on the boardwalk, or grab a bike or a scooter.
127 locals recommend
Santa Monica
Right next to Venice. Santa Monica is famous for it's Pier and shopping and great restaurants. You can walk there, straight north on the boardwalk, or grab a bike or a scooter.
Hollywood
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting around
Walking, biking or scootering will get you all around Venice.