Food Scene
An amazing local sushi joint. Opens at 5:30, doesn't take reservations and packs out quickly! Walkable from our place!
61 locals recommend
Sakura
4545 S Centinela AveAn amazing local sushi joint. Opens at 5:30, doesn't take reservations and packs out quickly! Walkable from our place!
Awesome wood fire pizzas, very kid friendly. They also deliver!
168 locals recommend
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
12924 W Washington BlvdAwesome wood fire pizzas, very kid friendly. They also deliver!
Earl’s Mar Vista
12226 Venice Blvd.Good food. Great little patio.
Awesome food and drinks. Great atmosphere. Kid friendly and a fun bar. Food has a new orleans flavor, and a local hive of honey bees sweetens the cocktails!
13 locals recommend
Louie's Old School American
3817 Grand View BoulevardAwesome food and drinks. Great atmosphere. Kid friendly and a fun bar. Food has a new orleans flavor, and a local hive of honey bees sweetens the cocktails!
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdWhen you can't get into Gjenlina, go next door to GTA.
Sightseeing
Farmer's market is every Sunday! Drive-able or walkable.
122 locals recommend
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.Farmer's market is every Sunday! Drive-able or walkable.
Shopping
Soaptopia
127 E 163rd StGreat place for gifts, hand made soaps, shampoos and essential oils.
Ladies - A very Venice, beach chic clothing store that has low to high price points. Located on Abbot Kinney, a destination for most who visit!
13 locals recommend
Principessa
1323 Abbot Kinney BlvdLadies - A very Venice, beach chic clothing store that has low to high price points. Located on Abbot Kinney, a destination for most who visit!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Corner Door
12477 Washington BlvdTapas and mixologist drinks. Date night!
Big patio, right off the beach in Venice. Good for post-beach food and drinks.
56 locals recommend
Larry's
24 Windward AveBig patio, right off the beach in Venice. Good for post-beach food and drinks.
On the beach at the end of Washington Blvd. Bike down, enjoy the beach, and stop here for bad food and strong cocktails on the patio to watch the sun set.
282 locals recommend
VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington BoulevardOn the beach at the end of Washington Blvd. Bike down, enjoy the beach, and stop here for bad food and strong cocktails on the patio to watch the sun set.
In Venice, in the basement of the Victoria Restaurant. Awesome local bar!
83 locals recommend
Basement Tavern
2640 Main StIn Venice, in the basement of the Victoria Restaurant. Awesome local bar!
Everything Else
Every Sunday! Drive to main street and check out the who's who's at the farmer's market.
162 locals recommend
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StEvery Sunday! Drive to main street and check out the who's who's at the farmer's market.
Park with tennis courts and a big place for the kids to play. Walkable from the house.
25 locals recommend
Glen Alla Park
4601 Alla RdPark with tennis courts and a big place for the kids to play. Walkable from the house.
United States Postal Service
2720 Neilson WayPost office if you need it!