Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Shopping

Fantastic sandwiches (breakfast included) plus higher end foodstuffs and beverages. One of my favorite regular spots.
51 locals recommend
Bellissimo Venice
68 N Venice Blvd
51 locals recommend
Fantastic sandwiches (breakfast included) plus higher end foodstuffs and beverages. One of my favorite regular spots.

Food Scene

Hands down the best espresso drinks on the west side. Secret menu to boot...
131 locals recommend
Menotti's Coffee Stop
56 Windward Ave
131 locals recommend
Hands down the best espresso drinks on the west side. Secret menu to boot...
A Venice institution with surf movies on the wall, indoor or outdoor seating, and a good mix of locals and new folks. The Red Devil Roll is hot fire if you can handle it...
138 locals recommend
Hama Restaurant
213 Windward Ave
138 locals recommend
A Venice institution with surf movies on the wall, indoor or outdoor seating, and a good mix of locals and new folks. The Red Devil Roll is hot fire if you can handle it...
Another relatively new tenant on AK but a welcome addition. Caffeine to the dome!!
158 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
1103 Abbot Kinney Blvd
158 locals recommend
Another relatively new tenant on AK but a welcome addition. Caffeine to the dome!!
Hit up the outside patio at sunset for a postcard-worthy happy hour. Can get dense and rowdy but worth it if you are able to handle.
282 locals recommend
VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington Boulevard
282 locals recommend
Hit up the outside patio at sunset for a postcard-worthy happy hour. Can get dense and rowdy but worth it if you are able to handle.
Feel like going upper crusty? Head here for expensive but delicious cocktails and other more solid things to put in your mouth.
260 locals recommend
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington Blvd
260 locals recommend
Feel like going upper crusty? Head here for expensive but delicious cocktails and other more solid things to put in your mouth.
Yet another great coffee spot. Pretentious? Sure. But don't let that stop you from getting a good cup of joe.
394 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd
394 locals recommend
Yet another great coffee spot. Pretentious? Sure. But don't let that stop you from getting a good cup of joe.

Drinks & Nightlife

Divey-esque bar with a good booze selection and a wide variety of things happening on a weekly basis. Head downstairs to the Del Monte Speakeasy for even more mischief.
212 locals recommend
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward Ave
212 locals recommend
Divey-esque bar with a good booze selection and a wide variety of things happening on a weekly basis. Head downstairs to the Del Monte Speakeasy for even more mischief.
Great selection of beers right on the ocean front. Awesome place to sit outdoors on a sunny day.
321 locals recommend
The Commons Ale House
129 Broadway
321 locals recommend
Great selection of beers right on the ocean front. Awesome place to sit outdoors on a sunny day.

Everything Else

Head over here if you feel like playing some handball, basketball, weightlifting, tennis against a backboard, paddle tennis, and much more. Never a dull moment.
234 locals recommend
Muscle Beach Venice
1800 Ocean Front Walk
234 locals recommend
Head over here if you feel like playing some handball, basketball, weightlifting, tennis against a backboard, paddle tennis, and much more. Never a dull moment.

Essentials

Closest walkable market with produce and other sundry items.
67 locals recommend
Windward Market
105 Windward Ave
67 locals recommend
Closest walkable market with produce and other sundry items.