Guidebook for Venice
Drinks & Nightlife
Finn McCool's
2702 Main StGood Irish Bar
Ye Olde Kings Head
116 Santa Monica BlvdLong Established British Pub with restaurant
On the top floor of the Huntley Hotel, the Penthouse is a very chic bar and restaurant with wonderful 360 degree views.
95 locals recommend
The Penthouse
1111 2nd StOn the top floor of the Huntley Hotel, the Penthouse is a very chic bar and restaurant with wonderful 360 degree views.
The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdClosest Bar - great food trucks in parking lot on the weekend
The Other Room
Trendy Bar
Great local bar with a wonderful basement "speakeasy". Great atmosphere and great bands - to view upcoming shows and purchase tickets go to:
http://www.townhousevenice.com
6 locals recommend
52 Windward Ave
52 Windward AvenueGreat local bar with a wonderful basement "speakeasy". Great atmosphere and great bands - to view upcoming shows and purchase tickets go to:
http://www.townhousevenice.com
French-influenced coffeehouse meets bistro & wine bar in an artsy, minimalist atmosphere
251 locals recommend
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdFrench-influenced coffeehouse meets bistro & wine bar in an artsy, minimalist atmosphere
Longtime local hangout. Tacos, margaritas & other Mexican specialties are served at this vibrant hub with outdoor seating.
128 locals recommend
Baja Cantina
311 Washington BlvdLongtime local hangout. Tacos, margaritas & other Mexican specialties are served at this vibrant hub with outdoor seating.
Food Scene
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao WayNice location, good ambiance, varied menu
Lula Cocina Mexicana
2720 Main StBest Margaritas in town. Fun Mexican restaurant
Third Street Promenade - in the heart of Santa Monica
Retail stores, entertainment and dining. Within blocks of the beach, Palisades Park and Santa Monica Pier.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeThird Street Promenade - in the heart of Santa Monica
Retail stores, entertainment and dining. Within blocks of the beach, Palisades Park and Santa Monica Pier.
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdPopular "hip" restuarant
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdGood Coffee Shop - free WiFi
Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney BoulevardGood Pizza by the Slice
Enterprise Fish Co.
174 Kinney StGreat seafood restaurant. Good Happy Hour
Centanni Trattoria
1700 Lincoln BoulevardItalian restaurant and deli - 1 block away!
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveExcellent Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant
Cafe' 50'S
838 Lincoln BoulevardLocal, reasonably priced diner. Great for breakfast. CASH Only!
A blast from the past! This long time Mexican restaurant is an homage to the movie Casablanca. Reasonably priced and fun atmosphere. Be sure to try the table side margarita cart!
70 locals recommend
Casablanca
220 Lincoln BlvdA blast from the past! This long time Mexican restaurant is an homage to the movie Casablanca. Reasonably priced and fun atmosphere. Be sure to try the table side margarita cart!
Traditional Cuban dishes, mojitos & wine are served at this lively, all-day cafe with a bar & patio.
79 locals recommend
Mercede's Grille
14 W Washington BlvdTraditional Cuban dishes, mojitos & wine are served at this lively, all-day cafe with a bar & patio.
Overlooking the marina, this American chain restaurant offers sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
494 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía MarinaOverlooking the marina, this American chain restaurant offers sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
Seafood restaurant and bar with a large patio with bay/marina views.
21 locals recommend
Whiskey Red's - Marina Del Rey
13813 Fiji WaySeafood restaurant and bar with a large patio with bay/marina views.
Wabi on Rose
512 F Rose AveSophisticated Sushi! Great Happy Hour every day 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Great local hangout. Great food, trendy vibe. Convenient to the guesthouse.
320 locals recommend
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdGreat local hangout. Great food, trendy vibe. Convenient to the guesthouse.
Arts & Culture
Fun fare for Children
Free Summer Concerts Thursday Nights (free bicycle valet)
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierFun fare for Children
Free Summer Concerts Thursday Nights (free bicycle valet)
Super luxurious "Dine-In" cinema. Please note that there is a 21+ rule due to the fact that they serve alcohol during the movies. Reservations recommended.
198 locals recommend
AMC DINE-IN Marina 6
13455 Maxella AveSuper luxurious "Dine-In" cinema. Please note that there is a 21+ rule due to the fact that they serve alcohol during the movies. Reservations recommended.
Everything Else
First Fridays on Abbott Kinney - The event starts around 6 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m. first Friday of every month. Shops stay open late. Lots of Gourmet food trucks - great vibe!
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardFirst Fridays on Abbott Kinney - The event starts around 6 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m. first Friday of every month. Shops stay open late. Lots of Gourmet food trucks - great vibe!
1415 Lincoln Blvd
1415 Lincoln BoulevardCHASE Bank - closest ATM
Shopping
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdLots of great produce and a good Deli
Lincoln Boulevard
Lincoln BoulevardRalphs - closest grocery store
Santa Monica Pl
Santa Monica Mall - Retail Stores and Restaurants
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.Organic Groceries and Cafe
Ross Dress for Less
1400 Lincoln BlvdRite Aid
888 Lincoln Blvd