Guidebook for Venice + Santa Monica
Drinks & Nightlife
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington Blvd$7 world famous burger
Mercede's Grille
14 W Washington Blvd
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward Ave Bar, music, comedy
Food Scene
Charcoal Venice
425 Washington BlvdGrill house!
The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington BlvdLocal coffee shop
Menotti's Coffee Stop
56 Windward Aveamazing coffee
great coffee and people watching
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Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvdgreat coffee and people watching
Tocaya Organica - Venice
1715 Pacific AveAMAZING organic Mexican food.
Eggslut
1611 Pacific AveGreat breakfast sandwiches.
Most delicious and sought after restaurant on the West Side.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdMost delicious and sought after restaurant on the West Side.
Bakery and sandwich shop that'll make you weak in the knees.
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Gjusta
320 Sunset AveBakery and sandwich shop that'll make you weak in the knees.
Plant Food + Wine
300 Abbot Kinney BlvdSleek and minimalist vegan fare $$$.
Wabi on Rose
512 F Rose AveRestaurant and bar. Super fun + hip.
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdThis ice cream is "slap yo momma" good.
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdRestaurant and bakery with insane bread.
Restaurant + bar. Ribs so good you'll crave 'em forever. Definitely get the spinach artichoke dip.
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Hillstone
202 Wilshire BlvdRestaurant + bar. Ribs so good you'll crave 'em forever. Definitely get the spinach artichoke dip.
Blue Plate Taco
1515 Ocean AveGreat people watching on Ocean Boulevard.
Blue Plate Oysterette
1355 Ocean AveMouth watering lobster rolls and oysters.
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveCool hangout. Great food.
The Pier House
7 Washington BlvdPretty great people watching and food.
Beach and Brew Venice
405 Washington BoulevardSuuuuuper good food and atmosphere. Self serve beer on tap.
Interior atmosphere is a little sterile but.... the food is amazing. The branzino is to die for! They also have vegan pizza.
BRABU RESTAURANT
3015 Ocean Front WalkInterior atmosphere is a little sterile but.... the food is amazing. The branzino is to die for! They also have vegan pizza.
Fantastic food and outdoor dining. Great coffee, breakfast and lunch. Not open for dinner.
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Great White
1604 Pacific AveFantastic food and outdoor dining. Great coffee, breakfast and lunch. Not open for dinner.
Gran Blanco
80 Windward AveSuper yummy and cool vibe.
Essentials
New Deli
2524 Pacific AvePlant based deli + coffee shop + grocer
Grocery + insanely delicious prepared hot food, coffee, and smoothies. Super fun people watching. Outdoor seating.
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Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.Grocery + insanely delicious prepared hot food, coffee, and smoothies. Super fun people watching. Outdoor seating.
Shopping
The General Store
1819 Cloverfield BlvdClothing + housewares. Boho-supreme.
Japanese minimalist store with ceramics, dishes, cookware, clothing, and art.
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Tortoise General Store
12701 Venice Blvd.Japanese minimalist store with ceramics, dishes, cookware, clothing, and art.
Cool clothing for men, women, and babies. Helpful sales staff.
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Lost & Found
11700 National BlvdCool clothing for men, women, and babies. Helpful sales staff.
Abbot Kinney has a cool shop for everyone.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardAbbot Kinney has a cool shop for everyone.
Sightseeing
Amaziko eVenice
Take your photo with the Venice sign, but watch out for traffic.
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Venice Sign
1501 Main StreetTake your photo with the Venice sign, but watch out for traffic.
Muscle Beach Venice
1800 Ocean Front WalkSee the jocks pressing iron.
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front WalkWatch the Venice locals defy gravity.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkIt's crazy town!
Arts & Culture
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan AveTons of art galleries.
The Electric Lodge
1416 Electric AveEntertainment & Activities
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier