Guide to Venice

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Guide to Venice

Food Scene

These are the trendier foodie restaurants that Venice is well known for.
To order - grab a ticket from the ticket machine on the right-hand side when you walk in, and wait for your number to be called. You can use the lefthand cashier to just get bread, pastries and quick to-go items.
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
447 locals recommend
To order - grab a ticket from the ticket machine on the right-hand side when you walk in, and wait for your number to be called. You can use the lefthand cashier to just get bread, pastries and quick to-go items.
Great for small groups - no reservation, order at the counter and first come first serve for seating. Great for groups of 2... it can be challenging to find seats for larger groups than that.
84 locals recommend
Great White
1604 Pacific Ave
84 locals recommend
Great for small groups - no reservation, order at the counter and first come first serve for seating. Great for groups of 2... it can be challenging to find seats for larger groups than that.
Incredible Italian food with a great selection of Mezcal. Try to put in a reservation ahead of time.
260 locals recommend
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington Blvd
260 locals recommend
Incredible Italian food with a great selection of Mezcal. Try to put in a reservation ahead of time.
Great brunch spot with incredible bread and pastries. Also great for lunch and dinner.
320 locals recommend
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln Blvd
320 locals recommend
Great brunch spot with incredible bread and pastries. Also great for lunch and dinner.
Evan Funke's take on Italian food... definitely a Foodie spot.
93 locals recommend
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd
93 locals recommend
Evan Funke's take on Italian food... definitely a Foodie spot.
From the Gjusta/Gjellina restaurant family - Travis Lett's take on Japanese Gastropub food.
34 locals recommend
MTN
34 locals recommend
From the Gjusta/Gjellina restaurant family - Travis Lett's take on Japanese Gastropub food.
Classic Venice food institution... note you cannot make substitutions or changes to the menu. If you want to get bread, sandwiches or pizza to go you can do the Gjelina Take Away (GTA) to the left.
85 locals recommend
Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd
85 locals recommend
Classic Venice food institution... note you cannot make substitutions or changes to the menu. If you want to get bread, sandwiches or pizza to go you can do the Gjelina Take Away (GTA) to the left.
Great wine bar and tapas, walking distance from the house.
396 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd
396 locals recommend
Great wine bar and tapas, walking distance from the house.

Local Recommendations

These are the more casual local favorite spots.
Great local breakfast joint
174 locals recommend
Flake
513 Rose Ave
174 locals recommend
Great local breakfast joint
Delicious Tacos... what more needs to be said?
68 locals recommend
Tacos Por Favor
1408 Olympic Blvd
68 locals recommend
Delicious Tacos... what more needs to be said?
Great local family joint for Mexican food
44 locals recommend
La Fiesta Brava
259B Hampton Dr
44 locals recommend
Great local family joint for Mexican food
Great burgers from the takeaway window.
26 locals recommend
The Window at American Beauty
425 Rose Ave
26 locals recommend
Great burgers from the takeaway window.
Famous dive bar known for their amazing burgers! They also have pool tables, pitchers of beer, and often live music on the weekends.
318 locals recommend
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington Blvd
318 locals recommend
Famous dive bar known for their amazing burgers! They also have pool tables, pitchers of beer, and often live music on the weekends.
Famous egg sandwich spot, originally started DTLA by Alvin Cailan.
40 locals recommend
Eggslut
1611 Pacific Ave
40 locals recommend
Famous egg sandwich spot, originally started DTLA by Alvin Cailan.
Order the brown rice (it's more like the purple Forbidden Rice). They deliver!
46 locals recommend
Ekkamai Thai Restaurant
13223 West Washington Boulevard
46 locals recommend
Order the brown rice (it's more like the purple Forbidden Rice). They deliver!
Breakfast in Bread and Mr. Electric sandwiches are local favorites. Also get a bag of the fresh mini donuts made right in front of you, and then walk and eat it on the beach!
38 locals recommend
Zelda's Corner
9 Westminster Ave
38 locals recommend
Breakfast in Bread and Mr. Electric sandwiches are local favorites. Also get a bag of the fresh mini donuts made right in front of you, and then walk and eat it on the beach!
This truck is famous for its Ceviche... get the ceviche tostada with avocado on top.
12 locals recommend
La Isla Bonita
400 Rose Ave
12 locals recommend
This truck is famous for its Ceviche... get the ceviche tostada with avocado on top.
A modern take on Pho/Vietnamese food.
Camp Pho
715 Lincoln Blvd
A modern take on Pho/Vietnamese food.
A little bit of a drive from Venice, but oh soo worth it!! DO NOT MISS OUT on the Havla Cinnamon Date Shake. Very easy to look over and think you don't need it, or that it might be excessive... but it is VERY necessary. ;) I dream about this shake...
46 locals recommend
Mizlala West Adams
5400 W Adams Blvd
46 locals recommend
A little bit of a drive from Venice, but oh soo worth it!! DO NOT MISS OUT on the Havla Cinnamon Date Shake. Very easy to look over and think you don't need it, or that it might be excessive... but it is VERY necessary. ;) I dream about this shake...
Vegan/Vegetarian based
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Ave
488 locals recommend
Vegan/Vegetarian based
EXCELLENT VEGAN/VEGETARIAN-friendly Thai spot... you don't even have to be plant-based to enjoy. Highly recommend the beet dyed noodles and faux mushroom octopus.
38 locals recommend
Satdha
2218 Lincoln Blvd
38 locals recommend
EXCELLENT VEGAN/VEGETARIAN-friendly Thai spot... you don't even have to be plant-based to enjoy. Highly recommend the beet dyed noodles and faux mushroom octopus.
Vegetarian and mostly vegan restaurant.
175 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
175 locals recommend
Vegetarian and mostly vegan restaurant.
Walkable - Vegan/Vegetarian friendly spot with KILLER vegan breakfast sandwiches (if you miss a classic egg/meat sandwich). They also have some health-conscious groceries and goods that can be picked up from there as well.
14 locals recommend
Locali Healthy Convenience
701 Lincoln Blvd
14 locals recommend
Walkable - Vegan/Vegetarian friendly spot with KILLER vegan breakfast sandwiches (if you miss a classic egg/meat sandwich). They also have some health-conscious groceries and goods that can be picked up from there as well.
Classic Venice spot with some vegan options.
112 locals recommend
Mao's Kitchen
1512 Pacific Ave
112 locals recommend
Classic Venice spot with some vegan options.
Lavender lattes and flowers (cute gift shop too) -a quick bike ride.
26 locals recommend
Flowerboy Project
816 Lincoln Blvd
26 locals recommend
Lavender lattes and flowers (cute gift shop too) -a quick bike ride.
This is THE coffee place to go... bike over, grab a coffee, and walk on the beach. If you want coffee that's closer, you can go to Blue Bottle, Intelligensia, or TOM's which are all on Abbot Kinney
131 locals recommend
Menotti's Coffee Stop
56 Windward Ave
131 locals recommend
This is THE coffee place to go... bike over, grab a coffee, and walk on the beach. If you want coffee that's closer, you can go to Blue Bottle, Intelligensia, or TOM's which are all on Abbot Kinney
34 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
540 Rose Ave
34 locals recommend
Wild gourmet flavors
42 locals recommend
Ginger's Divine Ice Creams
12550 W Washington Blvd
42 locals recommend
Wild gourmet flavors
Great ice cream within walking distance, but often a long line... There's also a Van Leeuwen ice cream truck down the street that has great Earl Grey Ice Cream and often no line...
189 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd
189 locals recommend
Great ice cream within walking distance, but often a long line... There's also a Van Leeuwen ice cream truck down the street that has great Earl Grey Ice Cream and often no line...
Famous motorcycle/outdoor shop with a coffee bar and some coworking tables (has wifi).
185 locals recommend
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.
185 locals recommend
Famous motorcycle/outdoor shop with a coffee bar and some coworking tables (has wifi).
Natural food market with great $ smoothies & juices, vegan/vegetarian food options
139 locals recommend
Rainbow Acres Natural Foods
13208 Washington Blvd
139 locals recommend
Natural food market with great $ smoothies & juices, vegan/vegetarian food options
Great spot for Poke and within walking distance
34 locals recommend
Sweetfin
829 Broadway
34 locals recommend
Great spot for Poke and within walking distance
If you're interested in trying meditation, they have free Buddhist meditations Monday and Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm. 30 min guided meditation and an hour-long dharma talk.
Against The Stream Meditation Center
2516 Lincoln Blvd
If you're interested in trying meditation, they have free Buddhist meditations Monday and Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm. 30 min guided meditation and an hour-long dharma talk.
The closest yoga studio... also available via Classpass.
23 locals recommend
Love Yoga Venice
835 Lincoln Blvd
23 locals recommend
The closest yoga studio... also available via Classpass.
Famous Fish tacos along the PCH in Malibu. Add this to your Malibu hike/Getty Villa itinerary
90 locals recommend
Reel Inn Malibu
18661 Pacific Coast Hwy
90 locals recommend
Famous Fish tacos along the PCH in Malibu. Add this to your Malibu hike/Getty Villa itinerary
A California-inspired New American bistro with seasonal fare & a breezy back patio. Popular with locals and dog friendly!
37 locals recommend
Neighbor
1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd
37 locals recommend
A California-inspired New American bistro with seasonal fare & a breezy back patio. Popular with locals and dog friendly!

Shopping

Go-to spot for birthday/thank you gifts that features local artists.
AMIGA WILD
2124 Lincoln Blvd
Go-to spot for birthday/thank you gifts that features local artists.
Boho-chic
13 locals recommend
Principessa
1323 Abbot Kinney Blvd
13 locals recommend
Boho-chic
Modern outdoor shopping plaza
63 locals recommend
Platform LA
8850 Washington Blvd
63 locals recommend
Modern outdoor shopping plaza
Touristy/big brand shopping area...
168 locals recommend
Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado Ave
168 locals recommend
Touristy/big brand shopping area...
$$$ - trendy, health-conscious grocery store.
317 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
317 locals recommend
$$$ - trendy, health-conscious grocery store.
*BEST AL PASTOR TACOS - taco stand on the far right side in front of Whole Foods on the street, usually sets up by 5 pm. $$ - the quintessential Whole Foods
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
1701 locals recommend
*BEST AL PASTOR TACOS - taco stand on the far right side in front of Whole Foods on the street, usually sets up by 5 pm. $$ - the quintessential Whole Foods
$ - Natural Foods Market - great to-go food, killer juices and smoothies, and of course healthy groceries. Great and knowledgable staff for homeopathic remedies.
139 locals recommend
Rainbow Acres Natural Foods
13208 Washington Blvd
139 locals recommend
$ - Natural Foods Market - great to-go food, killer juices and smoothies, and of course healthy groceries. Great and knowledgable staff for homeopathic remedies.
The "downtown" of Venice, famous for shopping and people watching.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
1065 locals recommend
The "downtown" of Venice, famous for shopping and people watching.
Large outdoor mall
2582 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
2582 locals recommend
Large outdoor mall
Trendy lifestyle shop with its roots in surf/skate culture.
8 locals recommend
General Admission
1121 Venice Blvd.
8 locals recommend
Trendy lifestyle shop with its roots in surf/skate culture.
CLOSEST LIQUOR STORE - walking distance.
Lucky Stop No 2 Liquor
1362 Abbot Kinney Blvd
CLOSEST LIQUOR STORE - walking distance.
$ - The closest grocery store - SELLS BEER & LIQUOR.
583 locals recommend
Ralphs
910 Lincoln Blvd
583 locals recommend
$ - The closest grocery store - SELLS BEER & LIQUOR.
Closest Hardware store... should you need anything
Lincoln Hardware
1609 Lincoln Blvd
Closest Hardware store... should you need anything

Sightseeing

Buy tickets to hike and do wine tours at: http://www.malibuwinehikes.com/about
26 locals recommend
Malibu Wine Hikes
32111 Mulholland Hwy
26 locals recommend
Buy tickets to hike and do wine tours at: http://www.malibuwinehikes.com/about
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front Walk
815 locals recommend
A free contemporary art museum in the Arts District
122 locals recommend
Hauser & Wirth
901 E 3rd St
122 locals recommend
A free contemporary art museum in the Arts District
Contemporary art museum DTLA - small and can be done in a few hours
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
1555 locals recommend
Contemporary art museum DTLA - small and can be done in a few hours
Off the PCH... could be done on a nice day with a drive up towards Malibu, Pacific Palisades
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
883 locals recommend
Off the PCH... could be done on a nice day with a drive up towards Malibu, Pacific Palisades
Plan on a few hours here - it's a large museum with plenty of outdoor space to sit and enjoy
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
2309 locals recommend
Plan on a few hours here - it's a large museum with plenty of outdoor space to sit and enjoy
A bit of a trek, but worth it. You could spend a full day here exploring the different gardens.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd
999 locals recommend
A bit of a trek, but worth it. You could spend a full day here exploring the different gardens.
Currently, under construction - double check to see what's open.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 locals recommend
Currently, under construction - double check to see what's open.
Often on Wednesday nights in the summer, there are free concerts on the Pier (Twilight at the Pier).
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
2744 locals recommend
Often on Wednesday nights in the summer, there are free concerts on the Pier (Twilight at the Pier).
Wander the canals of Venice for views of stunning homes
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
947 locals recommend
Wander the canals of Venice for views of stunning homes
One of Venice's "Walk Streets" - take a stroll through a charming part of the Venice neighborhood. The walk streets are mostly covered in trees- perfect for summer strolls, and feature elaborate gardens and gates. The other "walk streets" are Nowita Place, Marco Place, Amoroso Place and Crescent Place.
Nowita Place
Nowita Place
One of Venice's "Walk Streets" - take a stroll through a charming part of the Venice neighborhood. The walk streets are mostly covered in trees- perfect for summer strolls, and feature elaborate gardens and gates. The other "walk streets" are Nowita Place, Marco Place, Amoroso Place and Crescent Place.
One of Venice's "Walk Streets" - take a stroll through a charming part of the Venice neighborhood. The walk streets are mostly covered in trees- perfect for summer strolls and feature elaborate gardens and gates. The other "walk streets" are Nowita Place, Marco Place, Amoroso Place, and Crescent Place.
Marco Place
Marco Place
One of Venice's "Walk Streets" - take a stroll through a charming part of the Venice neighborhood. The walk streets are mostly covered in trees- perfect for summer strolls and feature elaborate gardens and gates. The other "walk streets" are Nowita Place, Marco Place, Amoroso Place, and Crescent Place.
One of Venice's "Walk Streets" - take a stroll through a charming part of the Venice neighborhood. The walk streets are mostly covered in trees- perfect for summer strolls, and feature elaborate gardens and gates. The "walk streets" are Nowita Place, Marco Place, Amoroso Place and Crescent Place.
Amoroso Place
Amoroso Place
One of Venice's "Walk Streets" - take a stroll through a charming part of the Venice neighborhood. The walk streets are mostly covered in trees- perfect for summer strolls, and feature elaborate gardens and gates. The "walk streets" are Nowita Place, Marco Place, Amoroso Place and Crescent Place.