Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdGreat grocery store and typical venice scene.
Food Scene
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdBest restaurant on Abbot Kinney
This classic burger joint has been around for over 60 years. Great meal for travelers on a budget
82 locals recommend
The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico BlvdThis classic burger joint has been around for over 60 years. Great meal for travelers on a budget
Another great burger. I highly recommend for meat eaters.
42 locals recommend
Umami Burger Santa Monica
525 BroadwayAnother great burger. I highly recommend for meat eaters.
The Lobster
1602 Ocean AveIf you feel like splurging when you visit the pier
for a more inexpensive seafood option which is actually pretty good and that's coming from the son of a fisherman.
76 locals recommend
Enterprise Fish Co.
174 Kinney Stfor a more inexpensive seafood option which is actually pretty good and that's coming from the son of a fisherman.
Sauce on Ocean
1541 Ocean Avenuea tasty and affordable meal
Jin Patisserie
sweets!
Euphoria Loves Rawvolution
2301 Main StClassic LA!
Flake
513 Rose Aveinexpensive but great breakfast spot
3 Square Cafe
1121 Abbot Kinney Boulevardbig fan
Axe
1009 Abbot Kinney BoulevardClassic Venice
Can't believe that I almost forgot this place. Best BBQ this side of the Mississippi.
154 locals recommend
Baby Blues BBQ - Venice
444 Lincoln BlvdCan't believe that I almost forgot this place. Best BBQ this side of the Mississippi.
By far my favorite Mexican sit down restaurant in Los Angeles. Great and cheap Margarita's. Go on Tuesdays!
119 locals recommend
La Cabaña
738 Rose AveBy far my favorite Mexican sit down restaurant in Los Angeles. Great and cheap Margarita's. Go on Tuesdays!
My girlfriend's favorite sit down Mexican, but not walking distance like La Cabana.
54 locals recommend
Paco's Tacos
4141 S Centinela AveMy girlfriend's favorite sit down Mexican, but not walking distance like La Cabana.
Another fantastic restaurant on Abbot Kinney. If you are a foodie, it's a must
395 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdAnother fantastic restaurant on Abbot Kinney. If you are a foodie, it's a must
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdGreat Burger!
523 Rose Ave
523 Rose AvenueGreat neighborhood joint for food and a drink.
Sightseeing
Venice Boardwalk Bike Rental
517 Ocean Front WalkObviously
Arts & Culture
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyMust see
Everything Else
When you are in Hollywood for the day, stop here and have a drink at the Tropicana Bar at the pool.
284 locals recommend
The Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood BlvdWhen you are in Hollywood for the day, stop here and have a drink at the Tropicana Bar at the pool.
When you are in hollywood for the day, take a break and have a drink at the pool at the roosevelt.
12 locals recommend
Tropicana Pool Cafe
7000 Hollywood BlvdWhen you are in hollywood for the day, take a break and have a drink at the pool at the roosevelt.
If you want a drink at a hotel pool with a better view, go here.
153 locals recommend
Nobu Los Angeles
903 North La Cienega BoulevardIf you want a drink at a hotel pool with a better view, go here.
MOCA Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose AveGreat museum
Santa Anita Park
285 W Huntington DrIf the track is in season, it's worth a day trip.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdAnother great museum
Venice Canals Resident Ho
Take a walk on the canals for a relaxing time
Trust me. If you go to Hollywood, do this 45 minute hike to get an amazing vantage point of the whole city.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveTrust me. If you go to Hollywood, do this 45 minute hike to get an amazing vantage point of the whole city.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rdworth it
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pierobviously
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3240 Washington BlvdIf you need a car
Bike Curious Rentals
1428 4th StreetIf you need to rent a bike and Lance can't help you out.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plazafun attraction
fun activity and you can also take a hike close to the hollywood sign
62 locals recommend
Sunset Ranch Hollywood
3400 N Beachwood Drfun activity and you can also take a hike close to the hollywood sign
Drinks & Nightlife
The Commons Ale House
129 Broadwaybest place for good food and a drink on the boardwalk
The Other Room
Good Venice bar scene
Nikki's
72 E Market StFun bar by the boardwalk and a good place to watch football.