Guidebook for Marina del Rey
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The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington BlvdGreat vibe and great coffee right by the beach.
Le Cellier MdR
417 Washington BoulevardAwesome pho. Great french/vietnamese wine bar.
Yes it's a shitty dive. But is does have a full shuffle board table and $5 draft beer which makes it worth a stop, but definitely not an all night/day affair.
Sport Harbour
17742 Hwy 105 WYes it's a shitty dive. But is does have a full shuffle board table and $5 draft beer which makes it worth a stop, but definitely not an all night/day affair.
Cheap kayak, paddle board, surf board, sail boat, rentals.
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UCLA Marina Aquatic Center
14001 Fiji WayCheap kayak, paddle board, surf board, sail boat, rentals.
Good fun night especially when combined with Cha Cha Chicken.
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Bowlmor Santa Monica
234 Pico BlvdGood fun night especially when combined with Cha Cha Chicken.
Rooftop bar. Martini - sunset over the ocean. They have heaters and blankets for the ladies too.
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Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveRooftop bar. Martini - sunset over the ocean. They have heaters and blankets for the ladies too.
Agra
Good Indian.
Very good Ramen and Udon in their food court. Great asian grocery store.
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Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela AveVery good Ramen and Udon in their food court. Great asian grocery store.
FOOD
10571 W Pico BlvdNot a bad thing on the menu. Amazing food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for brunch. Bottomless bloody marys' mimosas, prosecco or rum punch for $12. Great sunny, breezy patio. It's always happy hour on week nights. Great music, cool vibe.
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Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdGreat for brunch. Bottomless bloody marys' mimosas, prosecco or rum punch for $12. Great sunny, breezy patio. It's always happy hour on week nights. Great music, cool vibe.
If you're going to watch a game on an amazing beach day - you may as well be on the patio at the whaler watching the game and looking at the waves break.
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VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington BoulevardIf you're going to watch a game on an amazing beach day - you may as well be on the patio at the whaler watching the game and looking at the waves break.
I prefer it on a weeknight. Gets super rowdy on the weekends, especially in beach season.
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The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdI prefer it on a weeknight. Gets super rowdy on the weekends, especially in beach season.
This place is new. Very cool. Great food. Beef Tagliatelle is life changing. Great for drinks too.
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Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdThis place is new. Very cool. Great food. Beef Tagliatelle is life changing. Great for drinks too.
It's on Ocean Front walk and has TVs for games. Another solid dive bar option. I stick to beer here.
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The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayIt's on Ocean Front walk and has TVs for games. Another solid dive bar option. I stick to beer here.
Library Alehouse
2911 Main StPopular watering hole.
Food Scene
Taqueria Chihuahua
505 Washington BlvdLove the fish tacos. $2.50/taco. Best dinner for 2 that $10 can buy.
Amazing fish or shrimp tacos. Great drinks. Very cool ambiance. People also really like their pork chops and mac & cheese.
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James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdAmazing fish or shrimp tacos. Great drinks. Very cool ambiance. People also really like their pork chops and mac & cheese.
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdHeirloom tomoato bloody mary and ANYTHING on the menu
Salt Air
1616 Abbot Kinney BlvdVery good. Prefer tasting kitchen - but worth a try.
BYOB and great, unique carribean food with reggae music and an outdoor patio. Steps to the sand or a AMF bowling alley.
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Cha Cha Chicken
1906 Ocean AveBYOB and great, unique carribean food with reggae music and an outdoor patio. Steps to the sand or a AMF bowling alley.
$4 slices of authentic, legit NY Pizza. Thin, crisp crust with sweet sauce. Only make 4 kinds of slices - no substitutions. The way it should be.
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Joe's Pizza
8539 Sunset Blvd$4 slices of authentic, legit NY Pizza. Thin, crisp crust with sweet sauce. Only make 4 kinds of slices - no substitutions. The way it should be.
HOSTARIA del piccolo
606 BroadwayFun for a date or group. Good pizza and drinks.
Excellent margaritas for any taste from fru fru to all tequila with a little lime and agave. Excellent service. Very good food. Massive portions. HOUSE MADE TORTILLAS = AMAZING
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Casablanca
220 Lincoln BlvdExcellent margaritas for any taste from fru fru to all tequila with a little lime and agave. Excellent service. Very good food. Massive portions. HOUSE MADE TORTILLAS = AMAZING
Snobby baristas, but life changing coffee and excellent people watching.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdSnobby baristas, but life changing coffee and excellent people watching.
Excellent sushi - fresh fish. Full bar. If your idea of a good night is martinis, nigiri and a game with excellent people watching - this is your spot.
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Hama Restaurant
213 Windward AveExcellent sushi - fresh fish. Full bar. If your idea of a good night is martinis, nigiri and a game with excellent people watching - this is your spot.
If you've had a few to drink - the burger here is lifechanging. Great place to catch a game and play some pool.
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Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdIf you've had a few to drink - the burger here is lifechanging. Great place to catch a game and play some pool.
Casa Ado
12 Washington BlvdSquid ink pasta.
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdVery solid brunch option.
Nikki's
72 E Market StBest dance spot in Venice.
Pho Show | Culver City
4349 Sepulveda BlvdVietnamese pho house with beer and a good atmosphere.
Si Laa Thai Dining
1128 S Robertson BlvdBest Thai food in LA.
Exceptional Italian with a great wine menu. Not cheap but worth it to splurge from time to time.
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Locanda Positano
4059 Lincoln BlvdExceptional Italian with a great wine menu. Not cheap but worth it to splurge from time to time.