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Pricey but worth it not only for the relaxing vibe, but the delicious bites.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdPricey but worth it not only for the relaxing vibe, but the delicious bites.
Another great coffee spot that is not to be missed.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
1103 Abbot Kinney BlvdAnother great coffee spot that is not to be missed.
A must, ask for the Spanish Latte if you like things a little sweet, you won't regret it.
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Menotti's Coffee Stop
56 Windward AveA must, ask for the Spanish Latte if you like things a little sweet, you won't regret it.
My favorite Venice Taco spot, possibly b/c of it's proximity to our home, but also the "Street Tacos" 3 for $5.50 with chips can't be beat. Also the Casa Cookies if they have them are always great!
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Plancha Tacos®
2024 Pacific AveMy favorite Venice Taco spot, possibly b/c of it's proximity to our home, but also the "Street Tacos" 3 for $5.50 with chips can't be beat. Also the Casa Cookies if they have them are always great!
Looking for a late night bite or just some good Chinese, Mao's is the spot. The portions are huge and the food is always great!
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Mao's Kitchen
1512 Pacific AveLooking for a late night bite or just some good Chinese, Mao's is the spot. The portions are huge and the food is always great!
A great place for lunch or dinner, so many options you will have trouble choosing. It's a good thing there is often a long line so you have time to decide.
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Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdA great place for lunch or dinner, so many options you will have trouble choosing. It's a good thing there is often a long line so you have time to decide.
Delicious breakfast menu, honestly not sure if there is a better breakfast spot around Venice.
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3 Square Cafe
1121 Abbot Kinney BoulevardDelicious breakfast menu, honestly not sure if there is a better breakfast spot around Venice.
The sandwich's here are awesome, and the doughnuts are a must. They make the doughnuts to order and you get to watch them being made and moving along a conveyer belt before they are dunked in sugar.
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Zelda's Corner
9 Westminster AveThe sandwich's here are awesome, and the doughnuts are a must. They make the doughnuts to order and you get to watch them being made and moving along a conveyer belt before they are dunked in sugar.
Amazing spot for dinner and drinks. Always a decent line to order, but it's worth it, trust me.
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Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdAmazing spot for dinner and drinks. Always a decent line to order, but it's worth it, trust me.
Great breakfast spot, a bit pricey, but nice setting and nice place to start if exploring Lincoln Blvd shops.
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Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdGreat breakfast spot, a bit pricey, but nice setting and nice place to start if exploring Lincoln Blvd shops.
Great breakfast spot, not as crowded as some of the other Venice spots and a great menu. Also your check always comes with cookies, a great bonus!
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Sauce on Ocean
1541 Ocean AvenueGreat breakfast spot, not as crowded as some of the other Venice spots and a great menu. Also your check always comes with cookies, a great bonus!
Flake
513 Rose AveCasual and easy on the wallet breakfast joint.
A great alternative to Gjelina when you are in a rush or looking for something on the go. Can't go wrong when ordering here.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdA great alternative to Gjelina when you are in a rush or looking for something on the go. Can't go wrong when ordering here.
Recently reopened and renovated this is the spot to be and be seen in Venice. The menu is farm to table and worth every dollar.
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveRecently reopened and renovated this is the spot to be and be seen in Venice. The menu is farm to table and worth every dollar.
Lovely restaurant & bar to right off Abbot Kinney and a nice walk from the apartment. With indoor and outdoor seating its the perfect store for a bite or a glass of wine.
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Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdLovely restaurant & bar to right off Abbot Kinney and a nice walk from the apartment. With indoor and outdoor seating its the perfect store for a bite or a glass of wine.
Wild Poke
1301 Ocean Front WalkIf you like Poke this is one of the newer spots with a nice variety of options!
Sightseeing
Always alive with activity the boardwalk is a Venice must, and the ocean views can't be beat. Make your way from Venice down to the Marina del Ray Pier or all the way to the Santa Monica Pier!
Pier 44 Marina
13737 Admiralty WayAlways alive with activity the boardwalk is a Venice must, and the ocean views can't be beat. Make your way from Venice down to the Marina del Ray Pier or all the way to the Santa Monica Pier!
Walking the Canals is always a must in my book. Only a block from our front door and you are wandering the maze like walkways and bridges of the Venice Canals.
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Amaziko eVenice
Walking the Canals is always a must in my book. Only a block from our front door and you are wandering the maze like walkways and bridges of the Venice Canals.
A nice walk and you can enjoy watching the surfers catching waves and the fishermen as well.
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Venice Fishing Pier
Venice Fishing PierA nice walk and you can enjoy watching the surfers catching waves and the fishermen as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Head to the roof to enjoy a drink while you enjoy spectacular ocean views.
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Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveHead to the roof to enjoy a drink while you enjoy spectacular ocean views.
A great bar for Happy Hour or late night. The cocktails there are no joke, and the downstairs scene is always fun if you're up for it!
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Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveA great bar for Happy Hour or late night. The cocktails there are no joke, and the downstairs scene is always fun if you're up for it!
Great bar on Abbot Kinney, never too crowded and always a nice vibe for tourists and locals alike.
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Roosterfish
1302 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat bar on Abbot Kinney, never too crowded and always a nice vibe for tourists and locals alike.
A favorite Bar and restaurant, the burgers are nothing fancy, but don't let that fool you, they are some of the best around and the price is not to be beat!
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Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdA favorite Bar and restaurant, the burgers are nothing fancy, but don't let that fool you, they are some of the best around and the price is not to be beat!
Shopping
Abbot Kinney is a fun walk from Venice Blvd to Main you can wander your way in and out of the stores, grab a bite at one of the many eateries, and shop to your heart's content.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardAbbot Kinney is a fun walk from Venice Blvd to Main you can wander your way in and out of the stores, grab a bite at one of the many eateries, and shop to your heart's content.
Tucked away off of Abbot Kinney ZenBunni sells the most delicious chocolates. The portions are small and they are pricey, but the actual shop is made of Cacao and the chocolates can't be beat.
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ZenBunni
Tucked away off of Abbot Kinney ZenBunni sells the most delicious chocolates. The portions are small and they are pricey, but the actual shop is made of Cacao and the chocolates can't be beat.
General Store
1801 Lincoln BlvdBeautifully curated selection of goods.
Everything Else
There is so much to see in Venice, but my favorite days are spent on the beach watching the surfers and soaking up the sun.
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Venice
There is so much to see in Venice, but my favorite days are spent on the beach watching the surfers and soaking up the sun.
Essentials
Closest health food store, there is Ralph's as well near by.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdClosest health food store, there is Ralph's as well near by.
If you need to buy some beers or pickup a missing ingredient this is the spot closest to us.
Munis Liquor
2022 Pacific AveIf you need to buy some beers or pickup a missing ingredient this is the spot closest to us.
Our local grocery that serves coffee, great sandwiches, and offers a small but sweet selection of foods and produce.
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Bellissimo Venice
68 N Venice BlvdOur local grocery that serves coffee, great sandwiches, and offers a small but sweet selection of foods and produce.
Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdThe closest grocery store chain.