Guidebook for Venice
Food Scene
Funky little spot for coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and lots of cereal choices. If you can score one of their outside seats, Rose is a fun street to watch the people of Venice go by.
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Flake
513 Rose AveFunky little spot for coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and lots of cereal choices. If you can score one of their outside seats, Rose is a fun street to watch the people of Venice go by.
Funky vibe, people watching, good coffee and breakfast/brunchy foods, although it can get very very busy.
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Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveFunky vibe, people watching, good coffee and breakfast/brunchy foods, although it can get very very busy.
It's just a Starbucks, but the staff is very friendly here.
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Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdIt's just a Starbucks, but the staff is very friendly here.
Really good Mexican food truck. Usually there after 11:30AM.
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La Isla Bonita
400 Rose AveReally good Mexican food truck. Usually there after 11:30AM.
Sightseeing
Amaziko eVenice
Essentials
Expensive, but fabulous fresh food and massive selection.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdExpensive, but fabulous fresh food and massive selection.
Typical large grocery store. Good place for picking up essentials/basics. Limited selection of fresh/takeout foods though -- if you want great fresh foods, you're better off going to Whole Foods (but you'll pay more for everything.)
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Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdTypical large grocery store. Good place for picking up essentials/basics. Limited selection of fresh/takeout foods though -- if you want great fresh foods, you're better off going to Whole Foods (but you'll pay more for everything.)
Rite Aid
888 Lincoln BlvdGood selection of personal health essentials.
Very good urgent care clinic. Friendly staff, fast service, reasonable prices.
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Santa Monica Urgent Care
524 Colorado AveVery good urgent care clinic. Friendly staff, fast service, reasonable prices.
Parks & Nature
It's not exactly a nature preserve - tends to be busy, especially in summer. The "boardwalk" is always crazy. But there's plenty of beach and ocean! Great for bicycling, swimming, surfing, or a nice run or walk.
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Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkIt's not exactly a nature preserve - tends to be busy, especially in summer. The "boardwalk" is always crazy. But there's plenty of beach and ocean! Great for bicycling, swimming, surfing, or a nice run or walk.