Guidebook for Venice

Angela
Guidebook for Venice

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a little piece of Mexico right here in the neighborhood. Nice happy hour with great fish tacos!
49 habitants recommandent
Casa Sanchez
4500 S Centinela Ave
49 habitants recommandent
This is a little piece of Mexico right here in the neighborhood. Nice happy hour with great fish tacos!
Great little restaurant with surfer feel, decorated with local art, Venetians often have their birthday parties here. The food is very tasty and well presented. Moderately priced.
258 habitants recommandent
James' Beach
60 N Venice Blvd
258 habitants recommandent
Great little restaurant with surfer feel, decorated with local art, Venetians often have their birthday parties here. The food is very tasty and well presented. Moderately priced.
An uber cool Venice hang out. Used to be a secret bar during prohibition. Live music and dancing. This is the place to see and be seen. Dress hot and hang with the cool people!
44 habitants recommandent
The Del Monte Speakeasy
52 Windward Ave
44 habitants recommandent
An uber cool Venice hang out. Used to be a secret bar during prohibition. Live music and dancing. This is the place to see and be seen. Dress hot and hang with the cool people!
This is a great place for dancing and getting up close to local Venetians- the dance floor is VERY small! lol!. If you like the night life this is a great place to start!
220 habitants recommandent
The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd
220 habitants recommandent
This is a great place for dancing and getting up close to local Venetians- the dance floor is VERY small! lol!. If you like the night life this is a great place to start!
Many shops, restaurants, and places to dance all night long! First Fridays host food trucks featuring authentic LA street cuisine. First Fridays food truck fest as seen in the movie “Chef”
1065 habitants recommandent
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
1065 habitants recommandent
Many shops, restaurants, and places to dance all night long! First Fridays host food trucks featuring authentic LA street cuisine. First Fridays food truck fest as seen in the movie “Chef”
Great place to try local craft beer. Food is delicious and atmosphere is cool California vibe.
96 habitants recommandent
Library Alehouse
2911 Main St
96 habitants recommandent
Great place to try local craft beer. Food is delicious and atmosphere is cool California vibe.
Very chic, hip and cool to be seen scene. Cali- Italian cuisine with great atmosphere. I recommend the $105 20oz Rib eye steak: worth every penny! Reservations required.
63 habitants recommandent
Elephante
1332 2nd St
63 habitants recommandent
Very chic, hip and cool to be seen scene. Cali- Italian cuisine with great atmosphere. I recommend the $105 20oz Rib eye steak: worth every penny! Reservations required.

Everything Else

Drive to San Pedro (about 45 min.) to take the ferry boat to Catalina Island. See dolphins and whales along the way. When you arrive there is amazing wildlife and great snorkeling at Lovers' Cove
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Drive to San Pedro (about 45 min.) to take the ferry boat to Catalina Island. See dolphins and whales along the way. When you arrive there is amazing wildlife and great snorkeling at Lovers' Cove
Take the boat from San Pedro to the Island off of Los Angeles. Make it a day trip with boats leaving in the morning and returning in the evening. Go to Lovers Cove for the best snorkeling in CA!
188 habitants recommandent
Santa Catalina Island
188 habitants recommandent
Take the boat from San Pedro to the Island off of Los Angeles. Make it a day trip with boats leaving in the morning and returning in the evening. Go to Lovers Cove for the best snorkeling in CA!
Recommended if you want a relaxing roof top bar complete with ocean breeze! Serves appetizers and happy hour specials.
248 habitants recommandent
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific Ave
248 habitants recommandent
Recommended if you want a relaxing roof top bar complete with ocean breeze! Serves appetizers and happy hour specials.
If you are in Hollywood anyway and like to walk this is a local place to hike. See a great view of the city and the "Hollywood" sign atop a 30-40 min walk.
2445 habitants recommandent
Parc Runyon Canyon
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 habitants recommandent
If you are in Hollywood anyway and like to walk this is a local place to hike. See a great view of the city and the "Hollywood" sign atop a 30-40 min walk.
This is what you came to see! Famous footprints and stars in the sidewalk. While you are here do check out the Roosevelt Hotel, where Marylin Monroe's ghost still lingers, + Kodak Theatre (Oscars)
1423 habitants recommandent
Théâtres chinois TCL
6925 Hollywood Blvd
1423 habitants recommandent
This is what you came to see! Famous footprints and stars in the sidewalk. While you are here do check out the Roosevelt Hotel, where Marylin Monroe's ghost still lingers, + Kodak Theatre (Oscars)
This is where the locals go. This is the preferred beach for locals. At night Washington Blvd. comes alive with bars and eateries.
186 habitants recommandent
Venice Fishing Pier
Venice Fishing Pier
186 habitants recommandent
This is where the locals go. This is the preferred beach for locals. At night Washington Blvd. comes alive with bars and eateries.
Walk along these historic canals built by Abbott Kinney. Beautiful homes and quaint walking bridges, man-made canals, residents decorate boats and bridges at Christmas for a spectacular sight!
947 habitants recommandent
Canaux de Venise
947 habitants recommandent
Walk along these historic canals built by Abbott Kinney. Beautiful homes and quaint walking bridges, man-made canals, residents decorate boats and bridges at Christmas for a spectacular sight!
"chef, David Wolfe, is very creative and enjoys using seasonal fresh vegetables from local farmers' markets." Many celebrity spottings!
347 habitants recommandent
The Rose Venice
220 Rose Ave
347 habitants recommandent
"chef, David Wolfe, is very creative and enjoys using seasonal fresh vegetables from local farmers' markets." Many celebrity spottings!
Walk to the corner and arrive at the coolest Venice hangout. Custom motorcycles, surfboards, and espresso coffee. Live music on some Sundays.
185 habitants recommandent
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.
185 habitants recommandent
Walk to the corner and arrive at the coolest Venice hangout. Custom motorcycles, surfboards, and espresso coffee. Live music on some Sundays.
Skate or visit the 16,000 square foot Venice Beach Skate Plaza. Located right on the sand. The park is a favorite among skaters. Section with stair sets, ledges, rails, and boxes.
162 habitants recommandent
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front Walk
162 habitants recommandent
Skate or visit the 16,000 square foot Venice Beach Skate Plaza. Located right on the sand. The park is a favorite among skaters. Section with stair sets, ledges, rails, and boxes.
The Beach House is a public site, open to all. There are no membership fees to visit. Open daily, year-round, the site includes the Playground and Splash Pad, Beach Volleyball courts, Soccer. Museum.
152 habitants recommandent
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwy
152 habitants recommandent
The Beach House is a public site, open to all. There are no membership fees to visit. Open daily, year-round, the site includes the Playground and Splash Pad, Beach Volleyball courts, Soccer. Museum.
The Broad Stage’s education and outreach program offers opportunities for cultural exposure through various student events, currently reaching 16,000 students and diverse community members annually.
26 habitants recommandent
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage
1310 11th St
26 habitants recommandent
The Broad Stage’s education and outreach program offers opportunities for cultural exposure through various student events, currently reaching 16,000 students and diverse community members annually.
Originally established in 1974 as the Douglas Museum and Library, the Museum first opened in 1979. Find interesting bits of American history and a flight simulator open to public. Kids love it!
45 habitants recommandent
Museum of Flying
3100 Airport Ave
45 habitants recommandent
Originally established in 1974 as the Douglas Museum and Library, the Museum first opened in 1979. Find interesting bits of American history and a flight simulator open to public. Kids love it!
Penmar Municipal Golf Course was opened in 1962. It is a beautifully landscaped executive 9-hole course located in Venice, CA. This short regulation course offers a variety of challenges. FORE!!!!
51 habitants recommandent
Penmar Golf Course
1233 Rose Ave
51 habitants recommandent
Penmar Municipal Golf Course was opened in 1962. It is a beautifully landscaped executive 9-hole course located in Venice, CA. This short regulation course offers a variety of challenges. FORE!!!!
They have a very nice Sunday Brunch. Fun to go on to the roof top and explore; Beautiful views of Boat Marina, Venice and Santa Monica.
13 habitants recommandent
Marina del Rey Marriott
4100 Admiralty Way
13 habitants recommandent
They have a very nice Sunday Brunch. Fun to go on to the roof top and explore; Beautiful views of Boat Marina, Venice and Santa Monica.
Check schedule on website for free outdoor concerts throughout the summer. Take a picnic and relax in the night sky. Check out the water taxi Only $1. Takes you around the marina. (summer only)
72 habitants recommandent
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
72 habitants recommandent
Check schedule on website for free outdoor concerts throughout the summer. Take a picnic and relax in the night sky. Check out the water taxi Only $1. Takes you around the marina. (summer only)
This is a private beach with a fun restaurant right on the sand. Low tides bring lots of sea life on the shore. Fun for adults and kids alike.
267 habitants recommandent
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast Hwy
267 habitants recommandent
This is a private beach with a fun restaurant right on the sand. Low tides bring lots of sea life on the shore. Fun for adults and kids alike.
This is the place! Millions of visitors come here every year. See artists, street performers, and buy Venice souvenirs.
815 habitants recommandent
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front Walk
815 habitants recommandent
This is the place! Millions of visitors come here every year. See artists, street performers, and buy Venice souvenirs.

Food Scene

A very famous Venice hang out. People come form all over Los Angeles to have sushi here. This is a Venice Landmark.
138 habitants recommandent
Hama Restaurant
213 Windward Ave
138 habitants recommandent
A very famous Venice hang out. People come form all over Los Angeles to have sushi here. This is a Venice Landmark.
This is Japanese RAW organic food. Recommended by expert connoisseurs as the BEST in Los Angeles. possibly in the world!
34 habitants recommandent
Shojin
12406 W Washington Blvd
34 habitants recommandent
This is Japanese RAW organic food. Recommended by expert connoisseurs as the BEST in Los Angeles. possibly in the world!
I recently had a couple who were COFFEE AND RAW FOOD connoisseurs say that this is the best coffee anywhere!
394 habitants recommandent
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd
394 habitants recommandent
I recently had a couple who were COFFEE AND RAW FOOD connoisseurs say that this is the best coffee anywhere!
Great food, healthy, the way you would make it at home. Very reasonable prices. Self serve style. Celebrities spotted here!
90 habitants recommandent
California Chicken Cafe
424 Lincoln Blvd
90 habitants recommandent
Great food, healthy, the way you would make it at home. Very reasonable prices. Self serve style. Celebrities spotted here!
Walk to our local Thai restaurant. Try the special beers, and Thai Curry. This is our favorite Thai place in Venice. We had our wedding reception here.
27 habitants recommandent
Wirin
2308 Lincoln Blvd
27 habitants recommandent
Walk to our local Thai restaurant. Try the special beers, and Thai Curry. This is our favorite Thai place in Venice. We had our wedding reception here.
Beachfront service overlooking one of Southern California's most famous Marinas. Find out why this restaurant holds the title for "most marriage proposals in town!" Great Burgers. Very romantic.
494 habitants recommandent
The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía Marina
494 habitants recommandent
Beachfront service overlooking one of Southern California's most famous Marinas. Find out why this restaurant holds the title for "most marriage proposals in town!" Great Burgers. Very romantic.
Nice place for a quick but tasty lunch. Fresh interesting food at a great price.
516 habitants recommandent
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd
516 habitants recommandent
Nice place for a quick but tasty lunch. Fresh interesting food at a great price.
A nice bite, a very easy walk. This is a very trendy café. Run by former movie industry people, you may run into some celebrities here!
320 habitants recommandent
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln Blvd
320 habitants recommandent
A nice bite, a very easy walk. This is a very trendy café. Run by former movie industry people, you may run into some celebrities here!
A super trendy, mega high end, place to see and be seen! Hipsters discuss high tech business deals over organic and freshly made entrees and desserts. It's pricey but worth it! Everything is carefully chosen and prepared. You can grab your food at the hot bar and sit on the small outdoor seating area to the left of the building.
317 habitants recommandent
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
317 habitants recommandent
A super trendy, mega high end, place to see and be seen! Hipsters discuss high tech business deals over organic and freshly made entrees and desserts. It's pricey but worth it! Everything is carefully chosen and prepared. You can grab your food at the hot bar and sit on the small outdoor seating area to the left of the building.
One of the two best ice cream parlors in Venice, possibly in all of Los Angeles with unique ice cream flavors like rose-water hazelnut, and blue cheese pear. If Natalie happens to be working there when you visit just give her the secret signal that you are our guest and just maybe she will pack in a few more grams of ice cream!
189 habitants recommandent
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd
189 habitants recommandent
One of the two best ice cream parlors in Venice, possibly in all of Los Angeles with unique ice cream flavors like rose-water hazelnut, and blue cheese pear. If Natalie happens to be working there when you visit just give her the secret signal that you are our guest and just maybe she will pack in a few more grams of ice cream!
This is the second of two of the best ice cream parlors in Los Angeles; both located in Venice! Go ahead and try both, and let me know which place comes out at the winner.
42 habitants recommandent
Ginger's Divine Ice Creams
12550 W Washington Blvd
42 habitants recommandent
This is the second of two of the best ice cream parlors in Los Angeles; both located in Venice! Go ahead and try both, and let me know which place comes out at the winner.
Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, États-Unis

Essentials

We love this Asian market. It always has fresh produce and grocery and we especially enjoy home made noodles and tempura at their Asian food court.
130 habitants recommandent
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela Ave
130 habitants recommandent
We love this Asian market. It always has fresh produce and grocery and we especially enjoy home made noodles and tempura at their Asian food court.
One of California's best Whole Foods. Beautiful organic foods, unique soaps and gift items, organic deli, and organically grown coffee selection. All day and into the night hot a cold food buffet!
1701 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
1701 habitants recommandent
One of California's best Whole Foods. Beautiful organic foods, unique soaps and gift items, organic deli, and organically grown coffee selection. All day and into the night hot a cold food buffet!

Shopping

Designer clothes at a discount. Every shopper's dream! Must be in the mood to hunt for bargains.
82 habitants recommandent
Ross Dress for Less
1400 Lincoln Blvd
82 habitants recommandent
Designer clothes at a discount. Every shopper's dream! Must be in the mood to hunt for bargains.
Take the Coastal Freeway and in less than one hour you arrive at shoppers paradise. Great deals on designer clothes. Nice day trip.
207 habitants recommandent
Camarillo Premium Outlets
740 Ventura Blvd
207 habitants recommandent
Take the Coastal Freeway and in less than one hour you arrive at shoppers paradise. Great deals on designer clothes. Nice day trip.
Meet the largest Whole Foods in California. Beautiful foods and organic giftware. Hot and cold food bar, recommended to stop here first before your day trips or picnics.
1701 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
1701 habitants recommandent
Meet the largest Whole Foods in California. Beautiful foods and organic giftware. Hot and cold food bar, recommended to stop here first before your day trips or picnics.

Conseils sur la ville

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