Eric’s guidebook
Food scene
My favorite restaurants and other top LA spots
A MUST visit in Venice. Totally unique artisanal bakery & cafe in a sprawling warehouse space. Stop by for take out or make a reservation on OpenTable.
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Gjusta
320 Sunset AveA MUST visit in Venice. Totally unique artisanal bakery & cafe in a sprawling warehouse space. Stop by for take out or make a reservation on OpenTable.
Venice's best restaurant for healthy & delicious vegan food. They have options to satisfy everyone and a unique soul-nourishing vibe. I go here a lot!
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Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveVenice's best restaurant for healthy & delicious vegan food. They have options to satisfy everyone and a unique soul-nourishing vibe. I go here a lot!
Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic Californian menus.
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveLofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic Californian menus.
Hip and high-end organic grocery store with a phenomenal selection of health food, fresh produce, and prepared meals. Everything is expensive and amazing.
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Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.Hip and high-end organic grocery store with a phenomenal selection of health food, fresh produce, and prepared meals. Everything is expensive and amazing.
The BEST pasta in Venice... maybe in all of LA. Pasta is made fresh on site in a special room for all to see. Definitely make reservations first.
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Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdThe BEST pasta in Venice... maybe in all of LA. Pasta is made fresh on site in a special room for all to see. Definitely make reservations first.
Hip, inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails & bustling brunch.
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The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdHip, inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails & bustling brunch.
Hip vegetarian restaurant on Abbott Kinney. Always filled with trendy people. I love the pizza here!
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The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney BoulevardHip vegetarian restaurant on Abbott Kinney. Always filled with trendy people. I love the pizza here!
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.
Venice institution by the beach, serving the famous fish tacos from "I Love You, Man". It's only 2 blocks from the house, so definitely swing by!
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James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdVenice institution by the beach, serving the famous fish tacos from "I Love You, Man". It's only 2 blocks from the house, so definitely swing by!
Fresh poke fish bowls served out of a window, right on the beach!
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Poke-Poke
2011 Ocean Front WalkFresh poke fish bowls served out of a window, right on the beach!
Loud bar and restaurant in a busy part of Venice on the beach. Great spot to catch the football game or late night beers with your group.
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VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington BoulevardLoud bar and restaurant in a busy part of Venice on the beach. Great spot to catch the football game or late night beers with your group.
Cafe inside a hip motorcycle & surf store.
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Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Cafe inside a hip motorcycle & surf store.
A must visit for breakfast and lunch in Malibu, right on the water!
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Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyA must visit for breakfast and lunch in Malibu, right on the water!
A sleek and sexy Japanese restaurant on the water. Come for the sushi and celebrities!
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Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyA sleek and sexy Japanese restaurant on the water. Come for the sushi and celebrities!
Classic American steakhouse in West Hollywood and celebrity favorite.
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Craig's
8826 Melrose AvenueClassic American steakhouse in West Hollywood and celebrity favorite.
Catch LA
8715 Melrose AveTrendy seafood restaurant with a sexy scene and drinks.
Quick, healthy, and creative Mexican food at this casual spot near the beach. An easy walk from the house. Don't miss Taco Tuesday!
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Tocaya Organica - Venice
1715 Pacific AveQuick, healthy, and creative Mexican food at this casual spot near the beach. An easy walk from the house. Don't miss Taco Tuesday!
The best restaurant on the beach! All day outdoor dining serving breakfast, lunch, happy house, and dinner. Come for fresh California fare in a styling setting.
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Fig Tree
431 Ocean Front WalkThe best restaurant on the beach! All day outdoor dining serving breakfast, lunch, happy house, and dinner. Come for fresh California fare in a styling setting.
Delicious double cheeseburgers & fries served out of a window on the beach. They also have Impossible burgers!
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The Window
1827 Ocean Front WalkDelicious double cheeseburgers & fries served out of a window on the beach. They also have Impossible burgers!
The Hotel Erwin's rooftop lounge with the BEST sunset views in all of Venice. Serves food, drinks, and bottle service. Always a party scene on the weekends.
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High Rooftop Lounge
1697 Pacific AveThe Hotel Erwin's rooftop lounge with the BEST sunset views in all of Venice. Serves food, drinks, and bottle service. Always a party scene on the weekends.
Great tacos & Mexican food near the house! Casual spot to dine-in or take out. Open late if you get the munchies.
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Plancha Tacos®
2024 Pacific AveGreat tacos & Mexican food near the house! Casual spot to dine-in or take out. Open late if you get the munchies.
Sightseeing
Top spots in Venice and must visits around LA.
No visit to Venice is complete with a walk down the boardwalk. Quirky street performers, funky shops, and beachfront bars & restaurants all await.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
No visit to Venice is complete with a walk down the boardwalk. Quirky street performers, funky shops, and beachfront bars & restaurants all await.
Stroll down this famous street for the hippest shops, restaurants, and cafes in LA.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardStroll down this famous street for the hippest shops, restaurants, and cafes in LA.
A gorgeously manicured city on the beach with tons of shops, restaurants, movie theaters, and a famous pier. Can explore everything on foot.
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Santa Monica
A gorgeously manicured city on the beach with tons of shops, restaurants, movie theaters, and a famous pier. Can explore everything on foot.
For a peaceful afternoon, stroll the canals and see all the wonderful homes.
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Amaziko eVenice
For a peaceful afternoon, stroll the canals and see all the wonderful homes.
An Instagramable location right in the middle of Venice Beach.
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Venice Sign
1501 Main StreetAn Instagramable location right in the middle of Venice Beach.
Quirky 1940s Venice home covered with colored tile & splintered-glass mosaics.
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Mosaic Tile House
1116 Palms BlvdQuirky 1940s Venice home covered with colored tile & splintered-glass mosaics.
Check out graffiti artists tagging these walls all day long.
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Venice Public Art Walls
Ocean Front WalkCheck out graffiti artists tagging these walls all day long.
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front WalkWatch skaters of all ages tearing it up!
Public Art "Arnold Schwarzenegger"
18th PlaceArnold!
Historic workout location to see athletes train.
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Muscle Beach Venice
1800 Ocean Front WalkHistoric workout location to see athletes train.
Magnificent home filled with historic European artwork.
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The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyMagnificent home filled with historic European artwork.
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DriveHollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdHuge outdoor amphitheater for music performances.
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdHuge outdoor amphitheater for music performances.
La Brea Tar Pits neMuziyam
5801 Wilshire BlvdL.A. Louver
45 N Venice BlvdModern art gallery by Venice Beach.
Home
2022 Alberta Ave
2022 Alberta AvenueThe Alberta Beach Loft - your home base in Venice!