Guidebook for Venice
Sightseeing
Nothing like it in LA. The historic area was started by Abbott Kinney back in the early 1900s to add tourism to LA. Walk along the extensive sidewalks and adorable bridges, or canoe down the canal & go home shopping for some of the most expensive homes in LA. Be sure to call Carol to see real estate- I'm an agent! 310 701 7877
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Nothing like it in LA. The historic area was started by Abbott Kinney back in the early 1900s to add tourism to LA. Walk along the extensive sidewalks and adorable bridges, or canoe down the canal & go home shopping for some of the most expensive homes in LA. Be sure to call Carol to see real estate- I'm an agent! 310 701 7877
This is about one block from the cottage, great place to people watch, ride bikes on the bike path, check out the weight lifters at Muscle Beach, visit the spot where they filmed Baywatch for years. Also some inexpensive souvenir shops
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkThis is about one block from the cottage, great place to people watch, ride bikes on the bike path, check out the weight lifters at Muscle Beach, visit the spot where they filmed Baywatch for years. Also some inexpensive souvenir shops
Pick a beautiful, sunny day and just drive up the coast, grab lunch and some great shopping; you might even get in some celebrity sightings at the Malibu Country Mart!
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Malibu Beach
Pick a beautiful, sunny day and just drive up the coast, grab lunch and some great shopping; you might even get in some celebrity sightings at the Malibu Country Mart!
Check out the various Airbnb experiences for a hosted hike to the sign complete with Hollywood history along the way- a super fun day!
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Hollywood-skiltet
Check out the various Airbnb experiences for a hosted hike to the sign complete with Hollywood history along the way- a super fun day!
Shopping
This is not in any particular order, one of my fav's is at the bottom!
Totally California style, trendy boutiques, galleries etc., you won't find anywhere else.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardTotally California style, trendy boutiques, galleries etc., you won't find anywhere else.
Every type of shop you can imagine, surf shops, theaters, street performers, etc. Kids love it! Walking distance from the beach and the pier. Spend a day here, a day at the Pier, a day at SM Place etc
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Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado AveEvery type of shop you can imagine, surf shops, theaters, street performers, etc. Kids love it! Walking distance from the beach and the pier. Spend a day here, a day at the Pier, a day at SM Place etc
Go there for some amazing high end boutique shops and restaurants and big bonus is you might just see some great celebs!
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Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdGo there for some amazing high end boutique shops and restaurants and big bonus is you might just see some great celebs!
Gorgeous outdoor mall with great restaurants, theaters, street performers, lots of surf shops. Very close to the beach as well.
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeGorgeous outdoor mall with great restaurants, theaters, street performers, lots of surf shops. Very close to the beach as well.
Great place for shopping, eating, and movies! Very close to the Santa Monica Pier which is a fun place to take kids, also close to Tongva Park- another kid pleaser. You'll find super high-end shops in Santa Monica Place and less expensive shops just across the street in the equally wonderful Third Street Promenade.
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Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica PlaceGreat place for shopping, eating, and movies! Very close to the Santa Monica Pier which is a fun place to take kids, also close to Tongva Park- another kid pleaser. You'll find super high-end shops in Santa Monica Place and less expensive shops just across the street in the equally wonderful Third Street Promenade.
This is a pretty cool spot- I have to say, it's one of my favorite spots to shop and eat and see movies. Just unique and charming. Also right next to Farmers Market, which is nothing like a real Farmers Market- it's all shops and places to eat. But is a cool old part of LA history.
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The Grove
189 The Grove DrThis is a pretty cool spot- I have to say, it's one of my favorite spots to shop and eat and see movies. Just unique and charming. Also right next to Farmers Market, which is nothing like a real Farmers Market- it's all shops and places to eat. But is a cool old part of LA history.
A MUST for Serious shoppers. Amazing and gigantic outdoor mall with restaurants, movie theaters, tons of outdoor space for the non-shoppers. This is my GO-TO place for shopping on the Westside.
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Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdA MUST for Serious shoppers. Amazing and gigantic outdoor mall with restaurants, movie theaters, tons of outdoor space for the non-shoppers. This is my GO-TO place for shopping on the Westside.
Entertainment & Activities
So much to do here. For little ones check out "Mother's Beach" perfect for kids, with vb courts and a great playground. Plus the Cheesecake Factory restaurant is right there for the hungrys.
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Marina del Rey
So much to do here. For little ones check out "Mother's Beach" perfect for kids, with vb courts and a great playground. Plus the Cheesecake Factory restaurant is right there for the hungrys.
Bike to the Pier and the kids will love you for it! Rides, food, games- it's got all that and more. Great photo ops, great little kids roller coaster, a whole section for little ones too.
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierBike to the Pier and the kids will love you for it! Rides, food, games- it's got all that and more. Great photo ops, great little kids roller coaster, a whole section for little ones too.
Great spot for little ones to be safe at the beach, plus really cute playground, volleyball courts and great places to eat nearby- plus picnic tables
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Marina Strand
4101 Admiralty WayGreat spot for little ones to be safe at the beach, plus really cute playground, volleyball courts and great places to eat nearby- plus picnic tables
Essentials
You have to check this place out! Come hungry because the ready-to-eat section will not disappoint. Also noted as a pick-up spot in LA if you want a healthy, toned and tan date...only in LA!!
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdYou have to check this place out! Come hungry because the ready-to-eat section will not disappoint. Also noted as a pick-up spot in LA if you want a healthy, toned and tan date...only in LA!!
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdClosest large grocery store, has everything you need.
Small neighborhood grocery store has most things, small walking distance to cottage. Nice wine selection.
339 Washington Blvd.
(310) 822-2233
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Alan's Market
339 Washington BlvdSmall neighborhood grocery store has most things, small walking distance to cottage. Nice wine selection.
339 Washington Blvd.
(310) 822-2233
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.High-end organic market. Kind of a must-see scene in LA.
Everything Else
Very easy to use and great brand new bikes which you can pick up at one station and drop off at another. Check their website for details.
Metro Bike Share
Very easy to use and great brand new bikes which you can pick up at one station and drop off at another. Check their website for details.
Food scene: Casual and close by
These are not the most expensive but still great and close by. Also don't miss "First Fridays" on Abbot Kinney Blvd., LA's Premier Food Truck event. Go hungry! They take the entire street and turn it into a Gourmet Food Truckie's heaven.
Baja Cantina
311 Washington BlvdMexican, great local bar, walking distance from Venice Canals
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdWalking distance to the Venice Canals and the beach
Noah's Bagels
548 Washington BlvdBest Bagels!
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat cafeteria style but gourmet!! incredible deserts too.
Great location, huge menu- right on the water, come around sunset but early to grab a table. East outside when it's warm enough. Right next to Mother's Beach (see my Parks and Nature section)
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The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía MarinaGreat location, huge menu- right on the water, come around sunset but early to grab a table. East outside when it's warm enough. Right next to Mother's Beach (see my Parks and Nature section)
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdBest Ice cream! And you can get vegan versions too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of choices nearby, this list is only an attempt at some suggestions.
Great Rooftop bars are far and few between in Venice -- as in, there are barely any -- which is why High Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Erwin literally stands above the rest. A 10min walk from Abbot Kinney, the Pacific Ave spot offers unbeatable views of the beach and downtown, especially at sunset. The cocktail-focused menu includes bottle service for the high-rollers, and there are a few small bites to complement the drinks.lace to watch the sunset!!
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Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveGreat Rooftop bars are far and few between in Venice -- as in, there are barely any -- which is why High Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Erwin literally stands above the rest. A 10min walk from Abbot Kinney, the Pacific Ave spot offers unbeatable views of the beach and downtown, especially at sunset. The cocktail-focused menu includes bottle service for the high-rollers, and there are a few small bites to complement the drinks.lace to watch the sunset!!
Dive bar with a slightly rowdy group, pool tables, music, etc. Great burgers and beer.
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Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdDive bar with a slightly rowdy group, pool tables, music, etc. Great burgers and beer.
Close by on Abbot Kinney, great scene, but only beer and wine. Buzzy modern hangout provides draft brews & wine in an open, airy interior with a minimalist vibe.
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the otheroom Venice Beach
Close by on Abbot Kinney, great scene, but only beer and wine. 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.
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The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdThis bustling nightspot with a mid-century modern vibe features live music, billiards & food trucks.
You may have to battle for a spot at Venice Beach Wines, a 35-seat bar, but it's worth it. Formerly a bodega, the spot is half bottle shop and half wine bar; folks come both for the cozy atmosphere and the excellent wine choices. (The recommendations — say, an Albariño with a crisp acidity on the tongue — hold up as well.) One of the best tables in the house is actually a giant stump, trucked down from Oregon. It gives a view of the kitchen!
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Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveYou may have to battle for a spot at Venice Beach Wines, a 35-seat bar, but it's worth it. Formerly a bodega, the spot is half bottle shop and half wine bar; folks come both for the cozy atmosphere and the excellent wine choices. (The recommendations — say, an Albariño with a crisp acidity on the tongue — hold up as well.) One of the best tables in the house is actually a giant stump, trucked down from Oregon. It gives a view of the kitchen!
Located in a two-story yellow cottage on a quiet part of Main Street in Venice, Barrique has low lighting, candles on tables, and a general air of Let’s Get It On. If the highly romantic interior terrifies you too much, there are also a handful of tables on the small balcony.
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Barrique
796 Main StLocated in a two-story yellow cottage on a quiet part of Main Street in Venice, Barrique has low lighting, candles on tables, and a general air of Let’s Get It On. If the highly romantic interior terrifies you too much, there are also a handful of tables on the small balcony.
Neighbor
1031 Abbot Kinney BlvdFamous Fish Tacos from the movie "I Love You, Man; generous cocktails like a spicy prickly pear margarita from the patio bar (with a palm tree growing out of it); weekend brunch on the tropical patio; a popular "5 to 7" happy hour and one of the best weekend bar scenes on the Westside.
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James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdFamous Fish Tacos from the movie "I Love You, Man; generous cocktails like a spicy prickly pear margarita from the patio bar (with a palm tree growing out of it); weekend brunch on the tropical patio; a popular "5 to 7" happy hour and one of the best weekend bar scenes on the Westside.