Food Scene
Made to order artisan pizzas, pastas, and salads. Indoor/Outdoor casual dining. Take-out/Delivery. Kid-freindly.
168 locals recommend
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
12924 W Washington BlvdMade to order artisan pizzas, pastas, and salads. Indoor/Outdoor casual dining. Take-out/Delivery. Kid-freindly.
Casual Fine Dining. Farm-to-Table menu where French and Italian meets California. The Abbott Kinney "scene" for dinner or weekend brunch. Reservations recommended.
1061 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdCasual Fine Dining. Farm-to-Table menu where French and Italian meets California. The Abbott Kinney "scene" for dinner or weekend brunch. Reservations recommended.
Best food on the Westside. Chef Casey Lane. Reservations recommended.
395 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdBest food on the Westside. Chef Casey Lane. Reservations recommended.
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdTrendy slow drip. Best coffee in Venice.
Lively family-style Italian eatery. Request the outdoor patio and sing along at 7pm and 8pm nightly.
181 locals recommend
C&O Trattoria
3016 Washington BoulevardLively family-style Italian eatery. Request the outdoor patio and sing along at 7pm and 8pm nightly.
One block from the loft. Local new american cuisine. Best for breakfast or lunch.
33 locals recommend
J Nichols Kitchen
4375 Glencoe AveOne block from the loft. Local new american cuisine. Best for breakfast or lunch.
Celadon
13364 Washington BlvdDine-in or take-away. Traditional thai food reasonably priced.
The Counter
5779 Wilshire BlvdCreate your own burger. Premium ingredients and great beer on tap.
Locally sourced sandwiches and salads. Made from scratch daily. Nice outdoor seating.
140 locals recommend
Mendocino Farms
4724 Admiralty WayLocally sourced sandwiches and salads. Made from scratch daily. Nice outdoor seating.
The best of the "fast food" category. "Animal Style" burger is a must.
335 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdThe best of the "fast food" category. "Animal Style" burger is a must.
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdLocal Starbucks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2901 Main StLA based coffee chain
Kaya Sushi
13400 Washington BlvdWalkable sushi spot. Reasonably priced rolls and sushi.
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdFresh salads and sandwiches. Great lunch spot.
Traditional American cuisine. Over 20 cheesecakes made daily.
494 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía MarinaTraditional American cuisine. Over 20 cheesecakes made daily.
French Market Cafe
2321 Abbot Kinney BlvdFrench deli/cafe with traditional French fare. Brunch/Lunch.
Excellent brunch/lunch coffee spot. Outdoor dining on the center of Main St.
256 locals recommend
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StExcellent brunch/lunch coffee spot. Outdoor dining on the center of Main St.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdLively bar scene. Focus on rum and Caribbean style cocktails.
Great outdoor patio on the water. Enjoy a drink and a snack then walk the marina.
Wave Poolside Bar & Grill
4375 Admiralty WayGreat outdoor patio on the water. Enjoy a drink and a snack then walk the marina.
Local bar scene. Incredible beer and wine selection. Sister bar to "The Room" in NYC.
262 locals recommend
the otheroom Venice Beach
Local bar scene. Incredible beer and wine selection. Sister bar to "The Room" in NYC.
James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdFunky outdoor bar. Spotted in the Venice film "I Love You Man".
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveLocal wine shop. Local hangout.
Essentials
Pavilions
820 Montana AveGrocery store. Use my cell # for club card discount.
Arts & Culture
Equinox Marina Del Rey
13455 Maxella AveBrand new dine-in AMC Movie Theater
Everything Else
Great produce selection and local food. Live music from 10-12.
Ocean Park Farmer's Market (Sundays 10AM to 1PM)
Great produce selection and local food. Live music from 10-12.
Shopping
Pinkberry
730 Park PlFrozen yogurt. See why this trend caught on in LA so quickly.
Rainbow Acres Natural Foods
13208 Washington BlvdLocal made-to-order juice bar