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Serves up Four Barrel Coffee and expertly crafted almond milk lattes.
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Menotti's Coffee Stop
56 Windward AveServes up Four Barrel Coffee and expertly crafted almond milk lattes.
A local favorite, Groundworks has a casual, inviting vibe that is uniquely "Venice." Their signature coffee blends are smooth and their iced coffee is always a good decision.
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Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveA local favorite, Groundworks has a casual, inviting vibe that is uniquely "Venice." Their signature coffee blends are smooth and their iced coffee is always a good decision.
Tucked in an adorable alleyway off Abbot Kinney Blvd., this magical spot serves up Buttery Brew (a must try!) and paleo-friendly treats.
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Another Kind of Sunrise
1629 Abbot Kinney BlvdTucked in an adorable alleyway off Abbot Kinney Blvd., this magical spot serves up Buttery Brew (a must try!) and paleo-friendly treats.
Oakland-born Blue Bottle Coffee is housed in a sleek, minimalist space. Go for the New Orleans iced coffee, cold-brewed for 12 hours with roasted chicory and sweetened with organic cane sugar.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
1103 Abbot Kinney BlvdOakland-born Blue Bottle Coffee is housed in a sleek, minimalist space. Go for the New Orleans iced coffee, cold-brewed for 12 hours with roasted chicory and sweetened with organic cane sugar.
This modern bierhall serves up exotic sausages and a delightful selection of German and Belgian brews.
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Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdThis modern bierhall serves up exotic sausages and a delightful selection of German and Belgian brews.
This low-key spot features a New American menu, patio dining and a standout selection of craft beers.
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Library Alehouse
2911 Main StThis low-key spot features a New American menu, patio dining and a standout selection of craft beers.
Casual neighborhood breakfast spot featuring an impressive cereal bar and delicious breakfast sandwiches.
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Flake
513 Rose AveCasual neighborhood breakfast spot featuring an impressive cereal bar and delicious breakfast sandwiches.
The breakfast burritos at Tacos Por Favor are guaranteed to start your day off right.
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Tacos Por Favor
1408 Olympic BlvdThe breakfast burritos at Tacos Por Favor are guaranteed to start your day off right.
Whether dining-in, taking-out, or having your meal delivered, this inexpensive Venice institution is a local favorite.
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Mao's Kitchen
1512 Pacific AveWhether dining-in, taking-out, or having your meal delivered, this inexpensive Venice institution is a local favorite.
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Blue Star Donuts is known for its brioche-style doughnuts and sophisticated flavors.
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Blue Star Donuts
1142 Abbot Kinney BlvdHailing from Portland, Oregon, Blue Star Donuts is known for its brioche-style doughnuts and sophisticated flavors.
This Modern California Asian Fusion brick and mortar establishment is an homage to Komodo's gourmet food truck roots. Quick, easy, and delicious - perfect for take-out. We're a fan of the "MP3."
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Komodo
8809 W Pico BlvdThis Modern California Asian Fusion brick and mortar establishment is an homage to Komodo's gourmet food truck roots. Quick, easy, and delicious - perfect for take-out. We're a fan of the "MP3."
It's a juice bar-bakery-deli-pizzeria-coffee shop-smokehouse—you get the idea. Named to Bon Appétit's "Hot 10" list of America's Best New Restaurants in 2015.
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Gjusta
320 Sunset AveIt's a juice bar-bakery-deli-pizzeria-coffee shop-smokehouse—you get the idea. Named to Bon Appétit's "Hot 10" list of America's Best New Restaurants in 2015.
Even foodies won't miss the meat at this vegan favorite offering salads, wraps, macrobiotic bowls and raw-food entrees.
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Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveEven foodies won't miss the meat at this vegan favorite offering salads, wraps, macrobiotic bowls and raw-food entrees.
Modern marketplace serving a colorful bounty of seasonal California comfort in a bright cafeteria setting. Their salads are healthy and delicious and their lemonade is, of course, amazing.
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Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdModern marketplace serving a colorful bounty of seasonal California comfort in a bright cafeteria setting. Their salads are healthy and delicious and their lemonade is, of course, amazing.
Serving up classic, Japanese rice balls—known as omusubi. Inexpensive, filling, and flavorful—you couldn't ask for an easier choice for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdServing up classic, Japanese rice balls—known as omusubi. Inexpensive, filling, and flavorful—you couldn't ask for an easier choice for a quick lunch or dinner.
Serves delicious, Australian savory pies - the ultimate comfort food!
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Fork-In Aussie Pie Kitchen®
2510 Main StreetServes delicious, Australian savory pies - the ultimate comfort food!
One of the hottest restaurants in Venice - serving seasonal New American cuisine presented in a beautiful rustic-chic dining room.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdOne of the hottest restaurants in Venice - serving seasonal New American cuisine presented in a beautiful rustic-chic dining room.
Enjoy some of the best of Gjelina at this Venice takeaway annex offering a limited menu of super-tasty sandwiches and pizzas. GTA is the perfect stop-off during a stroll down Abbot Kinney.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdEnjoy some of the best of Gjelina at this Venice takeaway annex offering a limited menu of super-tasty sandwiches and pizzas. GTA is the perfect stop-off during a stroll down Abbot Kinney.
Cafe + bakery in Venice Beach serving "Germanesque" breakfasts, tantalizing pretzel burgers, mini-sandwiches and pastries in a sleek space perfect for people-watching.
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3 Square Cafe
1121 Abbot Kinney BoulevardCafe + bakery in Venice Beach serving "Germanesque" breakfasts, tantalizing pretzel burgers, mini-sandwiches and pastries in a sleek space perfect for people-watching.
Simmzy’s features craft beer and high-end (but moderately priced) pub fare including a signature burger, pulled pork sandwiches, grilled fish tacos and more. Don't forget to order Brussels sprouts.
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Simmzy's
37 Washington BlvdSimmzy’s features craft beer and high-end (but moderately priced) pub fare including a signature burger, pulled pork sandwiches, grilled fish tacos and more. Don't forget to order Brussels sprouts.
Mediterranean hot spot known for its creative plates, out-of-this-world cocktails, and bustling brunch. Widely considered to be the best restaurant in Venice - expect to pay a premium.
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The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdMediterranean hot spot known for its creative plates, out-of-this-world cocktails, and bustling brunch. Widely considered to be the best restaurant in Venice - expect to pay a premium.
Grab a cold-pressed juice for the road or stay for a meal at this eco-cool eatery serving locally sourced, organic fare.
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Kreation Organic Kafe & Juicery
1202 Abbot Kinney BlvdGrab a cold-pressed juice for the road or stay for a meal at this eco-cool eatery serving locally sourced, organic fare.
Stop by the TOMS Flagship for a coffee or juice; stay to enjoy their gorgeous backyard space - with free wi-fi and oh-so-cozy couches, it's perfect for an extended stay.
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TOMS Flagship Store
1344 Abbot Kinney BlvdStop by the TOMS Flagship for a coffee or juice; stay to enjoy their gorgeous backyard space - with free wi-fi and oh-so-cozy couches, it's perfect for an extended stay.
Drinks & Nightlife
Established in 1915, Townhouse is the oldest bar in Venice, boasting craft cocktails and a speakeasy vibe. Head over for Venice Underground Comedy + Red Light Burlesque, Wednesdays at 9pm.
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Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveEstablished in 1915, Townhouse is the oldest bar in Venice, boasting craft cocktails and a speakeasy vibe. Head over for Venice Underground Comedy + Red Light Burlesque, Wednesdays at 9pm.
Zagat: "Feels like it was 'Fed-Exed from TriBeCa,' even if it’s filled with 'good-looking' Venetians who 'just rolled off a surfboard.'" Perfect at 5pm. Beer + wine only.
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the otheroom Venice Beach
Zagat: "Feels like it was 'Fed-Exed from TriBeCa,' even if it’s filled with 'good-looking' Venetians who 'just rolled off a surfboard.'" Perfect at 5pm. Beer + wine only.
Casual gastropub with boardwalk-side seating, specializing in organic American fare & craft beers.
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The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayCasual gastropub with boardwalk-side seating, specializing in organic American fare & craft beers.
Perched atop Hotel Erwin, High Rooftop Lounge offers a relaxed atmosphere with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Venice Beach. Some of the best sunset views in LA.
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High Rooftop Lounge
1697 Pacific AvePerched atop Hotel Erwin, High Rooftop Lounge offers a relaxed atmosphere with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Venice Beach. Some of the best sunset views in LA.
Lively bar scene, outside seating and updated American eats - including their famous fish tacos. A true Venice institution that is not to be missed. Try the Adult Lemonade.
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James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdLively bar scene, outside seating and updated American eats - including their famous fish tacos. A true Venice institution that is not to be missed. Try the Adult Lemonade.
Wine bar and restaurant offering an intimate setting for brunch and dinner. This hot spot can fill up fast - check out some of the neighboring bars and restaurants, like Oscar's, while you wait.
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Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveWine bar and restaurant offering an intimate setting for brunch and dinner. This hot spot can fill up fast - check out some of the neighboring bars and restaurants, like Oscar's, while you wait.
Essentials
Quintessential Venice yoga studio with a full roster of awesome instructors. Single class drop-in rate: $17
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The Yoga Collective
512 Rose AveQuintessential Venice yoga studio with a full roster of awesome instructors. Single class drop-in rate: $17
This well-stocked pharmacy is home to Jonathan Borofsky's famous "Ballerina Clown."
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CVS
255 Main StThis well-stocked pharmacy is home to Jonathan Borofsky's famous "Ballerina Clown."
This gigantic Whole Foods features a seriously impressive salad bar and a parking lot so hectic, someone wrote a song about it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UFc1pr2yUU
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThis gigantic Whole Foods features a seriously impressive salad bar and a parking lot so hectic, someone wrote a song about it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UFc1pr2yUU
Fitness studio dedicated to both yoga and spinning, offering hatha-based yoga classes for all levels.
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STUDIOSPIN
245 Main StreetFitness studio dedicated to both yoga and spinning, offering hatha-based yoga classes for all levels.
Sightseeing
The canals are truly one of the most beautiful sights in Venice. Enjoy a leisurely stroll while you explore a unique neighborhood featuring some of the architectural gems of Venice.
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Amaziko eVenice
The canals are truly one of the most beautiful sights in Venice. Enjoy a leisurely stroll while you explore a unique neighborhood featuring some of the architectural gems of Venice.