Guidebook for Venice
Food Scene
Gjelina is recognized as one of Venice's best restaurants. It's definitely worth a visit.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdGjelina is recognized as one of Venice's best restaurants. It's definitely worth a visit.
Great local restaurant. They serve all day, starting with breakfast and ending with dinner. It's a short walk from the guest house.
320 locals recommend
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdGreat local restaurant. They serve all day, starting with breakfast and ending with dinner. It's a short walk from the guest house.
Voted one of the best new restaurants in the country by Bon Appetite magazine. Try it for breakfast or lunch.
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveVoted one of the best new restaurants in the country by Bon Appetite magazine. Try it for breakfast or lunch.
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdFantastic coffee!
Great restaurant and bar(s). Check out the back bar before or after dinner - it's cool.
93 locals recommend
Hatchet Hall
12517 W Washington BlvdGreat restaurant and bar(s). Check out the back bar before or after dinner - it's cool.
Fun restaurant and bar. Go for the dinner, drinks or both : )
260 locals recommend
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdFun restaurant and bar. Go for the dinner, drinks or both : )
The coffee is very good, but there's no seating. It's designed to grab a quick cup and walk around the neighborhood.
158 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
1103 Abbot Kinney BlvdThe coffee is very good, but there's no seating. It's designed to grab a quick cup and walk around the neighborhood.
$$$$, but very good. Worth the money if you are looking for a special night out. Having a drink or two at the bar is also a nice (cheaper) option.
395 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd$$$$, but very good. Worth the money if you are looking for a special night out. Having a drink or two at the bar is also a nice (cheaper) option.
Fantastic healthy casual restaurant. Open for lunch or dinner. Everything is sourced from local, SoCal farms.
432 locals recommend
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdFantastic healthy casual restaurant. Open for lunch or dinner. Everything is sourced from local, SoCal farms.
Irori Sushi
4371 Glencoe AveGreat sushi, if you're in the mood.
Well-known local vegan restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveWell-known local vegan restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fantastic Italian restaurant in Venice. It's pricey and hard to get a reservation so plan ahead. Or you can go early (5-6pm) and sit at the bar.
93 locals recommend
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdFantastic Italian restaurant in Venice. It's pricey and hard to get a reservation so plan ahead. Or you can go early (5-6pm) and sit at the bar.
Great Japanese restaurant for 1 or 2 people. Given the size and food it's not very good for groups. If there's a wait go across the street to Rooster Fish for a drink or two before dinner.
33 locals recommend
MTN
Great Japanese restaurant for 1 or 2 people. Given the size and food it's not very good for groups. If there's a wait go across the street to Rooster Fish for a drink or two before dinner.
Sightseeing
This is a must when in Venice! Save at least 30 - 60 minutes to walk around the canals.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
This is a must when in Venice! Save at least 30 - 60 minutes to walk around the canals.
The world famous Venice Beach. Spend at least 30 minutes walking around while you're in the area.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkThe world famous Venice Beach. Spend at least 30 minutes walking around while you're in the area.
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdGreat hiking with views of the entire city.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierBe a tourist, go to the pier.
Shopping
Lots of good shopping and people watching on Abbot Kinney. The street is filled with great restaurants, shops and coffee houses.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardLots of good shopping and people watching on Abbot Kinney. The street is filled with great restaurants, shops and coffee houses.
Fantastic boutique market. Five minute walk from the house. Great selection of great food, but it's not cheap. $$$$
317 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.Fantastic boutique market. Five minute walk from the house. Great selection of great food, but it's not cheap. $$$$
Everything Else
Great, local spinning and yoga studio. Classes all day, should fit with most schedules.
40 locals recommend
STUDIOSPIN
245 Main StreetGreat, local spinning and yoga studio. Classes all day, should fit with most schedules.
Large, local yoga and barre studio. Nice people, clean studios.
51 locals recommend
Exhale Los Angeles - Venice
245 S Main StLarge, local yoga and barre studio. Nice people, clean studios.
Nice, local hike. It gets a little busy on the weekends, so get there early...or go during the week.
62 locals recommend
Temescal Canyon Trail
Temescal Canyon TrailNice, local hike. It gets a little busy on the weekends, so get there early...or go during the week.
Nice local park next to the Santa Monica Pier. It was designed by the same firm who built the Highline in NYC.
93 locals recommend
Tongva Park
1615 Ocean AveNice local park next to the Santa Monica Pier. It was designed by the same firm who built the Highline in NYC.
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayLAX - 20 minutes from the cottage.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThe local Venice Whole Foods market.
Local supermarket. Nothing special, but it's nearby and has everything you'll need in terms of groceries.
583 locals recommend
Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdLocal supermarket. Nothing special, but it's nearby and has everything you'll need in terms of groceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lincoln
2536 Lincoln BlvdGreat cocktails, cool decor.