Guidebook for Venice
Food Scene
Clutch
427 Lincoln BlvdDelicious Mexi-Cali BBQ; close walk; great brunch
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveDelicious vegan food!
Our favorite Venice restaurant, amazing and very creative dishes, small plates as well as pizzas; long waits!
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdOur favorite Venice restaurant, amazing and very creative dishes, small plates as well as pizzas; long waits!
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveGreat lunch and brunch place
Great food and cocktails; usually pretty crowded; close to the beach; great brunch!
347 locals recommend
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveGreat food and cocktails; usually pretty crowded; close to the beach; great brunch!
Baby Blues BBQ - Venice
444 Lincoln BlvdFamous LA BBQ spot!
Casablanca
220 Lincoln BlvdClassic great Mexican food, GREAT margaritas
On the beach; great menu w/ lots of healthy options; very crowded on weekends but great on the weekdays
86 locals recommend
Fig Tree
431 Ocean Front WalkOn the beach; great menu w/ lots of healthy options; very crowded on weekends but great on the weekdays
Flake
513 Rose AveHot spot; casual; best breakfast sandwiches
Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdDelicious brunch; bottomless mimosas
A great place right on the boardwalk. Food is excellent, vibe is fun, ocean view!
27 locals recommend
The Waterfront Venice
205 Ocean Front WalkA great place right on the boardwalk. Food is excellent, vibe is fun, ocean view!
Drinks & Nightlife
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveThe Lincoln
2536 Lincoln BlvdOur favorite going out spot in Venice; great vibe and great cocktails
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveFun crowd; pool table upstairs; dancing downstairs
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdFun outdoor patio, long lines on the wkend
the otheroom Venice Beach
Great beer & wine spot; dark, cozy atmosphere
Fun rooftop bar right on the beach. Great views, but closes early
97 locals recommend
High Rooftop Lounge
1697 Pacific AveFun rooftop bar right on the beach. Great views, but closes early
Fun bar with pool table and mellow crowd; gets crowded and there is dancing later on in the night
220 locals recommend
The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdFun bar with pool table and mellow crowd; gets crowded and there is dancing later on in the night
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdIconic outdoor music venue; great summer concerts
Sightseeing
Amazing views of the ocean and Venice! They have blankets for colder weather.
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean AveRooftop bar with great ocean views
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyCheck out the famous Malibu Pier
Hollywood Sign The Canyon Drive Trail
Canyon DriveHike up to see the famous Hollywood sign
Capitol Records Building
1750 Vine StThe famous Capital Records
Check out the famous Hollywood Stars along Hollywood Boulevard
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdCheck out the famous Hollywood Stars along Hollywood Boulevard
High Rooftop Lounge
1697 Pacific AveThe best views around! Need to be 21+ for sunset time.
Arts & Culture
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrGreat museum with beautiful views of Los Angeles
Great art gallery; has a fun wine and music evening once a week
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdGreat art gallery; has a fun wine and music evening once a week
Parks & Nature
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyBeautiful waterfall hike (after rainy winters)
Shopping
Principessa
1323 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeFun outdoor mall
Mystic Journey Bookstore
2923 Main StEssentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdCVS
12015 Wilshire Blvd Pharmacy and essentials