Everything Else
Many shops, restaurants, and places to dance all night long!
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardMany shops, restaurants, and places to dance all night long!
Probably one of the best supermarkets in all of California! Hot and cold food buffet all day long with indoor or outdoor seating.
Specialty and organic foods and local farm produce. Delicious!
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdProbably one of the best supermarkets in all of California! Hot and cold food buffet all day long with indoor or outdoor seating.
Specialty and organic foods and local farm produce. Delicious!
Walk to the corner and arrive at the coolest Venice hangout. Custom motorcycles, surfboards, and espresso coffee. Live music on some Sundays.
185 locals recommend
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Walk to the corner and arrive at the coolest Venice hangout. Custom motorcycles, surfboards, and espresso coffee. Live music on some Sundays.
"Our new chef, David Wolfe, is very creative and enjoys using seasonal fresh vegetables from local farmers' markets." Many celebrity spottings!
347 locals recommend
The Rose Venice
220 Rose Ave"Our new chef, David Wolfe, is very creative and enjoys using seasonal fresh vegetables from local farmers' markets." Many celebrity spottings!
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 locals recommend
Venice Canals
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!
This is where the locals go. This is the preferred beach for locals. At night Washington Blvd. comes alive with bars and eateries.
186 locals recommend
Venice Fishing Pier
Venice Fishing PierThis is where the locals go. This is the preferred beach for locals. At night Washington Blvd. comes alive with bars and eateries.
A very 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 locals recommend
The Del Monte Speakeasy
52 Windward AveA very 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 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)
1422 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdThis 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)
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 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveIf 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.
Recommended if you want a relaxing roof top bar complete with ocean breeze! Serves appetizers and happy hour specials.
248 locals recommend
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveRecommended if you want a relaxing roof top bar complete with ocean breeze! Serves appetizers and happy hour specials.
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 locals recommend
Santa Catalina Island
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!
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
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 locals recommend
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front WalkSkate 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 locals recommend
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyThe 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 locals recommend
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage
1310 11th StThe 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 locals recommend
Museum of Flying
3100 Airport AveOriginally 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 locals recommend
Penmar Golf Course
1233 Rose AvePenmar 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!!!!
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 locals recommend
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao WayCheck 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)
Food Scene
My friend Danny, a second generation BBQ chef owns this popular Venice hangout.
Great food, BIG portions, and a real American Dive!
Try the LASKER burger med-rare: blue cheese and bacon cooked inside.
154 locals recommend
Baby Blues BBQ - Venice
444 Lincoln BlvdMy friend Danny, a second generation BBQ chef owns this popular Venice hangout.
Great food, BIG portions, and a real American Dive!
Try the LASKER burger med-rare: blue cheese and bacon cooked inside.
Walk to our local Thai restaurant. Try the special beers, and Thai Curry. This is our favorite Thai place in Venice.
27 locals recommend
Wirin
2308 Lincoln BlvdWalk to our local Thai restaurant. Try the special beers, and Thai Curry. This is our favorite Thai place in Venice.
Great food, healthy, the way you would make it at home. Very reasonable prices. Self serve style. Celebrities spotted here!
90 locals recommend
California Chicken Cafe
424 Lincoln BlvdGreat food, healthy, the way you would make it at home. Very reasonable prices. Self serve style. Celebrities spotted here!
I recently had a couple who were COFFEE AND RAW FOOD connoisseurs say that this is the best coffee anywhere!
394 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdI recently had a couple who were COFFEE AND RAW FOOD connoisseurs say that this is the best coffee anywhere!
This is Japanese RAW organic food. Recommended by expert connoisseurs as the BEST in Los Angeles. possibly in the world!
34 locals recommend
Shojin
12406 W Washington BlvdThis is Japanese RAW organic food. Recommended by expert connoisseurs as the BEST in Los Angeles. possibly in the world!
Recommended as the best raw food in Venice. They have a truly Venice philosophy of being grateful for what we have and giving back to the community.
280 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdRecommended as the best raw food in Venice. They have a truly Venice philosophy of being grateful for what we have and giving back to the community.
A very famous Venice hang out. People come form all over Los Angeles to have sushi here. This is a Venice Landmark.
138 locals recommend
Hama Restaurant
213 Windward AveA very famous Venice hang out. People come form all over Los Angeles to have sushi here. This is a Venice Landmark.
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 locals recommend
James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdGreat 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.
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 locals recommend
Marina del Rey Marriott
4100 Admiralty WayThey 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.
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!"
Very romantic. Good burgers.
494 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía MarinaBeachfront service overlooking one of Southern California's most famous Marinas. Find out why this restaurant holds the title for "most marriage proposals in town!"
Very romantic. Good burgers.
Drinks & Nightlife
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 locals recommend
The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdThis 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!
If you like seafood this is a typical American style fish eatery. Main street has many neat shops to see as well.
75 locals recommend
Enterprise Fish Co.
174 Kinney StIf you like seafood this is a typical American style fish eatery. Main street has many neat shops to see as well.
This is a little piece of Mexico right here in the neighborhood. Nice happy hour with great fish tacos!
49 locals recommend
Casa Sanchez
4500 S Centinela AveThis is a little piece of Mexico right here in the neighborhood. Nice happy hour with great fish tacos!
Arts & Culture
A VERY cool Venice hang out known for live music. Good food & bar. $10 cover worth it when the music is good. Tip:you know you have hit a good night for music when the place is standing room only!
26 locals recommend
Witzend
A VERY cool Venice hang out known for live music. Good food & bar. $10 cover worth it when the music is good. Tip:you know you have hit a good night for music when the place is standing room only!