Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

The premiere Abbot Kinney restaurant. Owners Travis Lett, Fran Cemaj, and Shelley Armistead are well-renowned in SoCal and this 'sceney' restaurant proves why. Stellar think crust pizzas, pastas, and greens, plus a stunning wine list make for an amazing dinner. And don't forget brunch!!! "Hot spot for seasonal New American cuisine presented in a rustic-chic dining room."
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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The premiere Abbot Kinney restaurant. Owners Travis Lett, Fran Cemaj, and Shelley Armistead are well-renowned in SoCal and this 'sceney' restaurant proves why. Stellar think crust pizzas, pastas, and greens, plus a stunning wine list make for an amazing dinner. And don't forget brunch!!! "Hot spot for seasonal New American cuisine presented in a rustic-chic dining room."
"Hip, inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails & bustling brunch." Love this spot for a date night, specifically their prixe fixe menu option. Also an outstanding choice for weekend brunch.
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The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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"Hip, inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails & bustling brunch." Love this spot for a date night, specifically their prixe fixe menu option. Also an outstanding choice for weekend brunch.
"Evan Funke’s take on traditional Italian cuisine, with pasta made on sight, right before your eyes." Haven't tried this one yet, but have heard its awesome!
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Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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"Evan Funke’s take on traditional Italian cuisine, with pasta made on sight, right before your eyes." Haven't tried this one yet, but have heard its awesome!
"French-influenced coffeehouse meets bistro & wine bar in an artsy, minimalist atmosphere." Love this spot for a morning pastry and coffee or late night bottle of wine and French dessert. The ratatouille is amazing as well as the roasted chicken bowl with cauliflower rice!
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Zinqué
1440 Lincoln Blvd
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"French-influenced coffeehouse meets bistro & wine bar in an artsy, minimalist atmosphere." Love this spot for a morning pastry and coffee or late night bottle of wine and French dessert. The ratatouille is amazing as well as the roasted chicken bowl with cauliflower rice!
"High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting." Probably the best coffee on the Blvd. Also one of the best iced mochas I've ever had. Love their Tumeric Iced tea and pastry selection.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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"High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting." Probably the best coffee on the Blvd. Also one of the best iced mochas I've ever had. Love their Tumeric Iced tea and pastry selection.
"Colorful, funky, modern Caribbean joint, crafting inventive cocktails & jerk wings." Delicious spot for any time of day, but particularly popular for bottomless brunch.
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Sunny Spot
822 Washington Blvd
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"Colorful, funky, modern Caribbean joint, crafting inventive cocktails & jerk wings." Delicious spot for any time of day, but particularly popular for bottomless brunch.
"Popular ice cream chain out of Oregon known for inventive flavors & farm-sourced ingredients." Some of my favorite ice cream in the city! Expect long lines.
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Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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"Popular ice cream chain out of Oregon known for inventive flavors & farm-sourced ingredients." Some of my favorite ice cream in the city! Expect long lines.
"Minimalist cafe for grab-and-go brioche donuts in grown-up flavors such as blueberry-bourbon-basil." If you've never had a brioche donut, you must go here. If you've had a brioche donut before, you still must go here. The plain buttermilk old fashioned is my favorite.
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Blue Star Donuts
1142 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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"Minimalist cafe for grab-and-go brioche donuts in grown-up flavors such as blueberry-bourbon-basil." If you've never had a brioche donut, you must go here. If you've had a brioche donut before, you still must go here. The plain buttermilk old fashioned is my favorite.
"Cold-pressed juices & cleanses are the specialty of this high-end regional chain." Great spot for a healthy snack on a hot day! Love the wellness shot and Green juices.
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Pressed Juicery
2409 Main St
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"Cold-pressed juices & cleanses are the specialty of this high-end regional chain." Great spot for a healthy snack on a hot day! Love the wellness shot and Green juices.
"Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic Californian menus." Beautiful location with amazing eats and drinks all day. Have dinner and drinks here and then a scoop of ice cream and Jenis afterwards.
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose Ave
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"Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic Californian menus." Beautiful location with amazing eats and drinks all day. Have dinner and drinks here and then a scoop of ice cream and Jenis afterwards.
"Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients." Order the brown butter ice cream. To die for.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
540 Rose Ave
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"Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients." Order the brown butter ice cream. To die for.
"Locally sourced, organic vegan food & drinks served in a bright, spacious cafe with patio seating." Great spot for vegans and vegetarians.
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Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Ave
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"Locally sourced, organic vegan food & drinks served in a bright, spacious cafe with patio seating." Great spot for vegans and vegetarians.
"Organic, vegan falafel-based comfort foods."
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Fala Bar
1146 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
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"Organic, vegan falafel-based comfort foods."

Drinks & Nightlife

French wine bar and restaurant. Great for a late night bottle of vino.
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Zinqué
1440 Lincoln Blvd
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French wine bar and restaurant. Great for a late night bottle of vino.
"Buzzy modern hangout provides draft brews & wine in an open, airy interior with a minimalist vibe." Great selection of beers on tap. Often crowded.
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the otheroom Venice Beach
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"Buzzy modern hangout provides draft brews & wine in an open, airy interior with a minimalist vibe." Great selection of beers on tap. Often crowded.

Sightseeing

Beautiful stroll.
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Amaziko eVenice
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Beautiful stroll.
The iconic Venice Beach Boardwalk. Love the bike path!
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Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front Walk
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The iconic Venice Beach Boardwalk. Love the bike path!
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
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Parks & Nature

Tons of great hikes!
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Santa Monica Mountains
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Tons of great hikes!
Infamous Malibu beach.
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Zuma Beach
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Infamous Malibu beach.
Beautiful, family oriented nearby beach and town.
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Manhattan Beach
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Beautiful, family oriented nearby beach and town.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
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Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
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Arts & Culture

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
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Some of the best plays in the city.
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Geffen Playhouse Theater
10886 Le Conte Ave
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Some of the best plays in the city.
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I-Museum ye-Natural History ye-Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition Blvd
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All the big Broadway shows.
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I-Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd
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All the big Broadway shows.
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I-Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont Ave
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Kirk Douglas Theatre
9820 Washington Blvd
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Super quirky and fun.
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I-Museum yase-Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd.
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Super quirky and fun.

Shopping

Ananda
1354 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Glasses, sunglasses, bags, purses, shoes, coffee, tea, snacks!
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TOMS Flagship Store
1344 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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Glasses, sunglasses, bags, purses, shoes, coffee, tea, snacks!
The one and only.
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Linus Bike Venice Retail Location
1901 Lincoln Blvd
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The one and only.
"We make Urban Outdoor products that create a life beyond the life we live indoors."
Ilan Dei Venice
1650 Abbot Kinney Blvd
"We make Urban Outdoor products that create a life beyond the life we live indoors."
"Huset brings together a curated collection of rare and sought-after items from today’s visionaries in addition to the time-tested Scandinavian icons of design."
Huset
1316 Abbot Kinney Blvd
"Huset brings together a curated collection of rare and sought-after items from today’s visionaries in addition to the time-tested Scandinavian icons of design."
"Fashion lifestyle brand with simply designed, easy-to-wear, eco-friendly apparel for men and women."
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Alternative Apparel
1337 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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"Fashion lifestyle brand with simply designed, easy-to-wear, eco-friendly apparel for men and women."
"Swoon worthy gifts, stationery, clothing and accessories for a well-styled California life."
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Burro Flagship
1409 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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"Swoon worthy gifts, stationery, clothing and accessories for a well-styled California life."
"We design premium women’s essentials, with a philosophy of fewer, better things."
Cuyana
1140 Abbot Kinney Blvd
"We design premium women’s essentials, with a philosophy of fewer, better things."
"Principessa caters to the modern day flower child: bohemian beach chic, the epitome of Venice style."
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Principessa
1323 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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"Principessa caters to the modern day flower child: bohemian beach chic, the epitome of Venice style."
"High quality products that are rich in detail and affordable. Love your clothes and enjoy wearing them."
Scotch & Soda
1340 Abbot Kinney Blvd
"High quality products that are rich in detail and affordable. Love your clothes and enjoy wearing them."
"Abbot Kinney's go-to spot for unique pieces, Frye boots, men's vintage, and the affordable "must haves" of any season."
Skylark
1612 Abbot Kinney Blvd
"Abbot Kinney's go-to spot for unique pieces, Frye boots, men's vintage, and the affordable "must haves" of any season."
"Stag Provisions for Men, A general store for the modern man."
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STAG Provisions for Men
1338 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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"Stag Provisions for Men, A general store for the modern man."

Essentials

High end organic market for all food needs.
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Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
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High end organic market for all food needs.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
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Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield Blvd
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