Guidebook for Marina del Rey
Food Scene
Great Italian food, fun atmosphere (get your singing voice ready!), yummy garlic bread - and it won't break your budget. :)
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C&O Trattoria
3016 Washington BoulevardGreat Italian food, fun atmosphere (get your singing voice ready!), yummy garlic bread - and it won't break your budget. :)
Vast assortment of delicious brunch items!! French toasts of all kinds -- DO IT! Burgers and salads are great too. Ok we love so many things about 26 Beach!
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26 Beach
3100 Washington BlvdVast assortment of delicious brunch items!! French toasts of all kinds -- DO IT! Burgers and salads are great too. Ok we love so many things about 26 Beach!
Yes, it's a chain. *However* the menu is extensive. The views outside are terrific and it's so peaceful. You may run into a Laker or 2. Tip: the entire area up front is the "bar", with open seating.
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The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía MarinaYes, it's a chain. *However* the menu is extensive. The views outside are terrific and it's so peaceful. You may run into a Laker or 2. Tip: the entire area up front is the "bar", with open seating.
Ekkamai Thai Restaurant
13223 West Washington BoulevardOur fave Thai place nearby
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveBest local coffee
Get caffeinated and walk around Main Street Santa Monica
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Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveGet caffeinated and walk around Main Street Santa Monica
When we take a pricier coffee break than Groundwork.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdWhen we take a pricier coffee break than Groundwork.
Caribbean influenced deliciousness! Bring your own beer/wine.
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Cha Cha Chicken
1906 Ocean AveCaribbean influenced deliciousness! Bring your own beer/wine.
Restaurant and bar - check their website for happy hour, it changes. Sunsets here are ahhhhmazing!
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Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico BlvdRestaurant and bar - check their website for happy hour, it changes. Sunsets here are ahhhhmazing!
It's a restaurant and a bar! The food is terrific and the drinks as well. Good vibe/atmosphere.
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Brick + Mortar
2435 Main StIt's a restaurant and a bar! The food is terrific and the drinks as well. Good vibe/atmosphere.
Awesome import beer selection + sausage selection + belgian fries!!!
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Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdAwesome import beer selection + sausage selection + belgian fries!!!
Superba Snack Bar
Really good food here
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveNice place for lunch or brunch
Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StDelicious pizza! Sangria is great too.
Umami Burger Santa Monica
525 BroadwayOne of So Cal's best burger selections!
Amazing fresh local food. Turkey lasagna - muah!
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True Food Kitchen
395 Santa Monica PlAmazing fresh local food. Turkey lasagna - muah!
If you love brunch and you love dancing and you love FUN -- then book your party for weekend brunch at Zengo! It's $35 all you can eat small plates incl. unlimited mango mimosas. You're welcome!! ;)
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Zengo
395 Santa Monica PlIf you love brunch and you love dancing and you love FUN -- then book your party for weekend brunch at Zengo! It's $35 all you can eat small plates incl. unlimited mango mimosas. You're welcome!! ;)
Burgers, nice beer selections. Lite sports bar (no sound on TV)
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The Counter
5779 Wilshire BlvdBurgers, nice beer selections. Lite sports bar (no sound on TV)
Pinkberry
730 Park PlBest frozen yogurt in LA!!
LOVE this place! Mexican for takeaway or sit down. Casual dining
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
307 N Pacific Coast HwyLOVE this place! Mexican for takeaway or sit down. Casual dining
Sightseeing
Amaziko eVenice
Peaceful place to walk
Skateboarders doing tricks, but look at the people dancing on skates behind where the boarders are. Classic.
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Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front WalkSkateboarders doing tricks, but look at the people dancing on skates behind where the boarders are. Classic.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveHaving a drink on the rooftop here is heaven!
Check their website for daily lunch specials ($5 each). Also they have a really great happy hour.
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The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdCheck their website for daily lunch specials ($5 each). Also they have a really great happy hour.
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean AveRooftop happy hour. Need we say more?
Happy hour until 8pm Mon - Fri. $5 sliders and they are amazing! And tater tots? Seriously.
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The Craftsman Bar and Kitchen
119 BroadwayHappy hour until 8pm Mon - Fri. $5 sliders and they are amazing! And tater tots? Seriously.
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdOutdoor bar. Fun place to have a good time.
Good wine selection. Decent happy hour specials
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Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdGood wine selection. Decent happy hour specials
Decent sushi, excellent seafood dishes, and all day happy hour.
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Chaya
110 Navy StDecent sushi, excellent seafood dishes, and all day happy hour.
Ye Olde Kings Head
116 Santa Monica BlvdPub in Santa Monica brimming with Brits.
Entertainment & Activities
Marina Beach
4101 Admiralty WayLots of BBQ areas and a few volleyball courts
Essentials
The Costco traffic is less troublesome if you go in the midday hours.
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Albertsons
The Costco traffic is less troublesome if you go in the midday hours.
Groceries, but also an extensive selection of prepared foods including a BBQ station and Mexican food station. And bakery! And wine/beer department. Ok it's just awesome.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdGroceries, but also an extensive selection of prepared foods including a BBQ station and Mexican food station. And bakery! And wine/beer department. Ok it's just awesome.
Ralphs Pharmacy
4700 Admiralty WayFull service grocery store + deli
Everything Else
Excellent rates for massages! Call to make an appointment.
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Marico Massage
4280 Lincoln BlvdExcellent rates for massages! Call to make an appointment.
US Post Office
Post Office
Wash/blow dry/style for $40. No appointment required
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Drybar Marina del Rey
4712 1/2 Admiralty WayWash/blow dry/style for $40. No appointment required
Shopping
Stores, entertainment/bars/restaurants. Nice place to walk around. There's also First Fridays on Abbot Kinney (various food trucks).
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardStores, entertainment/bars/restaurants. Nice place to walk around. There's also First Fridays on Abbot Kinney (various food trucks).
Aesop Abbot Kinney
1504 ½ Abbot Kinney BlvdLocal store of this terrific Aussie brand!
Civilianaire Clothing Store - Venice
1522 1/2 Abbot Kinney BlvdGear up
Stores. Food. People watching. YES!
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeStores. Food. People watching. YES!
Lots of selection of high end designer clothing and Umami Burger next door.
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Fred Segal
8500 Sunset BlvdLots of selection of high end designer clothing and Umami Burger next door.
Nordstrom Santa Monica
220 BroadwayShoe department
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Waterside Shops, Marina Del Rey