Food Scene
The BEST. Just go. Make a reservation. Gjelina take away next door is great for breakfast or a quick bite.
1061 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdThe BEST. Just go. Make a reservation. Gjelina take away next door is great for breakfast or a quick bite.
French classics served 3 meals a day at an intimate cafe-&-gourmet-grocery combo with patio seating.
Close walk for a latte in the morning
123 locals recommend
French Market Cafe
2321 Abbot Kinney BlvdFrench classics served 3 meals a day at an intimate cafe-&-gourmet-grocery combo with patio seating.
Close walk for a latte in the morning
Casual gastropub with boardwalk-side seating, specializing in organic American fare & craft beers.
Best spot on the boardwalk
321 locals recommend
The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayCasual gastropub with boardwalk-side seating, specializing in organic American fare & craft beers.
Best spot on the boardwalk
Wine bar & restaurant offering an intimate setting for brunch, dinner & a unique bottle selection.
192 locals recommend
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveWine bar & restaurant offering an intimate setting for brunch, dinner & a unique bottle selection.
Hip little spot for Indonesian porridge & coffee during the day & more elaborate dishes at night.
47 locals recommend
Wallflower
609 Rose AveHip little spot for Indonesian porridge & coffee during the day & more elaborate dishes at night.
Hip, inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails & bustling brunch.
395 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdHip, inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails & bustling brunch.
"We treat fruits and vegetables as a butcher would meat: We chop, fillet and carve fresh produce into healthy vegetarian dishes..."
175 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney Boulevard"We treat fruits and vegetables as a butcher would meat: We chop, fillet and carve fresh produce into healthy vegetarian dishes..."
Tocaya Organica - Venice
1715 Pacific AveModern Organic Mexican Restaurant
Open-air market operating 7-11 AM Fridays featuring seasonal produce & assorted local vendors.
Address: 500 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
So close to the house! Stroll on over...
101 locals recommend
Venice Farmers' Market
500 Venice Blvd.Open-air market operating 7-11 AM Fridays featuring seasonal produce & assorted local vendors.
Address: 500 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
So close to the house! Stroll on over...
The year round market offers fresh fruits, vegetables and a selection of other fine foods, and takes place every Tuesday, rain or shine, on downtown Culver City's Main Street, from 2 to 7 pm.
59 locals recommend
Culver City Farmers Market
Main StreetThe year round market offers fresh fruits, vegetables and a selection of other fine foods, and takes place every Tuesday, rain or shine, on downtown Culver City's Main Street, from 2 to 7 pm.
Celebrated Sunday market boasts farm-fresh produce, meats & dairy, plus flowers & artisanal goods.
Address: 2640 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Sunday8:30AM–1:30PM
34 locals recommend
Santa Monica Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market
155-199 Arizona AveCelebrated Sunday market boasts farm-fresh produce, meats & dairy, plus flowers & artisanal goods.
Address: 2640 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Sunday8:30AM–1:30PM
The largest grower-only Certified Farmers Market in Southern California and a favorite for local chefs
8:30am - 1:30pm
Arizona Ave @ 2nd Street
15 locals recommend
Farmers Market
The largest grower-only Certified Farmers Market in Southern California and a favorite for local chefs
8:30am - 1:30pm
Arizona Ave @ 2nd Street
Great little neighborhood gem. You can grab a quick bite, a bottle of wine, coffee. Only a few minutes walk. Check it out!
8 locals recommend
Tesuque Village Market
600 Mildred AveGreat little neighborhood gem. You can grab a quick bite, a bottle of wine, coffee. Only a few minutes walk. Check it out!
Drinks & Nightlife
Buzzy modern hangout provides draft brews & wine in an open, airy interior with a minimalist vibe.
262 locals recommend
the otheroom Venice Beach
Buzzy modern hangout provides draft brews & wine in an open, airy interior with a minimalist vibe.
This bustling nightspot with a mid-century modern vibe features live music, billiards & food trucks.
220 locals recommend
The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdThis bustling nightspot with a mid-century modern vibe features live music, billiards & food trucks.
Expansive, industrial space for beer-friendly fare with house-brewed ales & Central Coast wines.
Address: 3205 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Great for watching sports!
55 locals recommend
Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator
3205 Washington BlvdExpansive, industrial space for beer-friendly fare with house-brewed ales & Central Coast wines.
Address: 3205 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Great for watching sports!
French-influenced coffeehouse meets bistro & wine bar in an artsy, minimalist atmosphere.
Address: 600 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Walking distance
251 locals recommend
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdFrench-influenced coffeehouse meets bistro & wine bar in an artsy, minimalist atmosphere.
Address: 600 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Walking distance
This casual, library-themed spot features a New American menu, patio dining & many craft beers.
96 locals recommend
Library Alehouse
2911 Main StThis casual, library-themed spot features a New American menu, patio dining & many craft beers.
Sightseeing
If you are searching for a truly eclectic shopping experience, look no further than Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. This bustling district, which stretches from Venice Boulevard to Pacific Avenue, is a popular destination for Boho chic shoppers. Dubbed "the coolest block in America" by GQ, Abbot Kinney is home to one-of-kind local goods as well as internationally recognized brands.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardIf you are searching for a truly eclectic shopping experience, look no further than Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. This bustling district, which stretches from Venice Boulevard to Pacific Avenue, is a popular destination for Boho chic shoppers. Dubbed "the coolest block in America" by GQ, Abbot Kinney is home to one-of-kind local goods as well as internationally recognized brands.
Famed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers, bodybuilders, shops & eateries.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkFamed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers, bodybuilders, shops & eateries.
Stroll through the Canals on your way to the coast and look at all the beautiful homes...
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
Stroll through the Canals on your way to the coast and look at all the beautiful homes...
Monument to public astronomy offers high-quality Zeiss and solar telescopes for use. Includes information on planetarium, theater, sky reports, history and more. Visit Griffith Park and the Hollywood sign too.
4366 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdMonument to public astronomy offers high-quality Zeiss and solar telescopes for use. Includes information on planetarium, theater, sky reports, history and more. Visit Griffith Park and the Hollywood sign too.
Stunning views of the Hollywood Sign unfold at your own pace on hiking trails that meander through the rolling chaparral of the Santa Monica Mountains.
1170 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardStunning views of the Hollywood Sign unfold at your own pace on hiking trails that meander through the rolling chaparral of the Santa Monica Mountains.
Parks & Nature
Topanga State Park is a California state park located in the Santa Monica Mountains, within Los Angeles County, California. It is part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
277 locals recommend
Topanga State Park
20828 Entrada RdTopanga State Park is a California state park located in the Santa Monica Mountains, within Los Angeles County, California. It is part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Zuma Beach
Gorgeous beach and nice drive along Pac Coast Hwy
Griffith Park is a large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The park covers 4,310 acres of land, making it one of the largest urban parks in North America.
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveGriffith Park is a large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The park covers 4,310 acres of land, making it one of the largest urban parks in North America.
Landmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveLandmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.
Arts & Culture
The J. Paul Getty Museum, commonly referred to as the Getty, is an art museum in California housed on two campuses: the Getty Center and Getty Villa.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyThe J. Paul Getty Museum, commonly referred to as the Getty, is an art museum in California housed on two campuses: the Getty Center and Getty Villa.
LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present, encompassing the geographic world and nearly the entire history of art.
3161 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdLACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present, encompassing the geographic world and nearly the entire history of art.
Shopping
Main Street
Main StreetLots of shopping and good restaurants!
The big daddy of all LA flea markets, Rose Bowl in Pasadena features over 2,500 vendors selling everything from antiques and collectibles to furniture and crafts.
Second Sunday every month
99 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Flea Market
1001 Rose Bowl DrThe big daddy of all LA flea markets, Rose Bowl in Pasadena features over 2,500 vendors selling everything from antiques and collectibles to furniture and crafts.
Second Sunday every month
Held in the Fairfax High School parking lot Sundays, rain or shine (with proceeds benefiting its students), this market hosts only 250 vendors but makes for a fun afternoon of shopping with live jazz, good food, and people watching.
182 locals recommend
Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose AveHeld in the Fairfax High School parking lot Sundays, rain or shine (with proceeds benefiting its students), this market hosts only 250 vendors but makes for a fun afternoon of shopping with live jazz, good food, and people watching.
70's surfer style hoodies, etc. Made in Venice
Pricey, but I live in mine :)
12 locals recommend
Aviator Nation
1224 Abbot Kinney Blvd70's surfer style hoodies, etc. Made in Venice
Pricey, but I live in mine :)
Essentials
Natural foods store known for its tonic bar, organic produce and pressed juices- walking distance
317 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.Natural foods store known for its tonic bar, organic produce and pressed juices- walking distance
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdLucky Stop No 2 Liquor
1362 Abbot Kinney BlvdLocal Liquor & convenience store
Walgreens
1911 Lincoln BlvdOPEN 24 HRS
Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
4650 Lincoln BlvdNearest Emergency Room
2 miles
Venice Urgent Care
2006 Lincoln BlvdOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
310.651.7863 (CARE)