Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdGreat Italian food with a fun bar scene.
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdYummy food, bustling scene!
Small little take-out spot associated with Gjelina restaurant. Coffee, kale salad, smoothie, pizza...
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdSmall little take-out spot associated with Gjelina restaurant. Coffee, kale salad, smoothie, pizza...
Lunch, Dinner, Outdoor Seating, and Wi-Fi for an daytime office alternative.
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveLunch, Dinner, Outdoor Seating, and Wi-Fi for an daytime office alternative.
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveGreat healthy bites and sandwiches. Casual but delicious!
Great food for lunch or dinner, and an awesome little wine menu!
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Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveGreat food for lunch or dinner, and an awesome little wine menu!
Unbelievable Italian. Hard to get into and a little sceney, but if you book ahead you can get a reservation. My favorite trick is to also put my name on the list for cancellations or the communal table and have a drink at neighbor. I usually always get a table with that method!
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Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdUnbelievable Italian. Hard to get into and a little sceney, but if you book ahead you can get a reservation. My favorite trick is to also put my name on the list for cancellations or the communal table and have a drink at neighbor. I usually always get a table with that method!
Punta Cabras
930 BroadwayYummy Mexican
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdCasual. Best sandwiches for lunch!
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdIce Cream!
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
540 Rose AveIce Cream!
Salt Air
1616 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat seafood!
Yummy Italian food with the cutest ambiance, and easy to get a reservation!
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Barrique
796 Main StYummy Italian food with the cutest ambiance, and easy to get a reservation!
Great spot for dinner, brunch, and grabbing drinks at the bar!
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The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat spot for dinner, brunch, and grabbing drinks at the bar!
Great spot for casual lunch or dinner. Its healthy Mexican with great Vegan options!
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Tocaya Organica - Venice
1715 Pacific AveGreat spot for casual lunch or dinner. Its healthy Mexican with great Vegan options!
Great spot for lunch, brunch, and dinner! Casual but yummy and always packed!
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Simmzy's
37 Washington BlvdGreat spot for lunch, brunch, and dinner! Casual but yummy and always packed!
Fantastic place for Vegetarians and Vegans! So good, cool scene and great people watching. Great for lunch and dinner!
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The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney BoulevardFantastic place for Vegetarians and Vegans! So good, cool scene and great people watching. Great for lunch and dinner!
Eggslut
1611 Pacific AveBreakfast!
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StSushi spot!
Pizza by the slice. I moved to Venice from New York City, and this was my favorite spot in NYC. It's not quite the same, but it's still really good!
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Joe's Pizza
8539 Sunset BlvdPizza by the slice. I moved to Venice from New York City, and this was my favorite spot in NYC. It's not quite the same, but it's still really good!
Rustic Canyon
1119 Wilshire BlvdAmerican food. Very good.
Favorite lunch spot, or take-out. I love the 'Not so Fried' Chicken Sandwich.
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Mendocino Farms
4724 Admiralty WayFavorite lunch spot, or take-out. I love the 'Not so Fried' Chicken Sandwich.
sweetgreen
8055 W 3rd StSalad place!
The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington BlvdBreakfast, coffee, juices, locals and tourists.
Getting Around
Ride! Venice - Bike Rentals & Repairs
1915 Ocean Front WalkBike rental and bike repair!
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkBike rental!
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighbor
1031 Abbot Kinney BlvdDrinks and great food!
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdDrinks at the bar. Cash Only. Pool tables.
Drinks and a bite. You may recognize this place from the movie "I Love You Man."
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James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdDrinks and a bite. You may recognize this place from the movie "I Love You Man."
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveRooftop bar. Opens at 3pm. Great spot to watch the sun set!
Sightseeing
Take a bike ride up the boardwalk to the Santa Monica Pier.
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierTake a bike ride up the boardwalk to the Santa Monica Pier.
Shopping
Burro Flagship
1409 Abbot Kinney BlvdEclectic spot with great gift finds!
Essentials
SEPHORA
10250 Santa Monica BlvdMakeup and hair essentials.
VERY EXPENSIVE. But VERY VENICE. Holistic, organic, and making Whole Foods look so last decade.
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Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.VERY EXPENSIVE. But VERY VENICE. Holistic, organic, and making Whole Foods look so last decade.
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveGroceries
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdNormal grocery store.