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Around the corner, 2 blocks away, just off the boardwalk. They brew good tasting, organic coffee… but most importantly it’s the closest/best coffee shop to The Venice Beach Bungalow!
3 Westminster Ave
3 Westminster AvenueAround the corner, 2 blocks away, just off the boardwalk. They brew good tasting, organic coffee… but most importantly it’s the closest/best coffee shop to The Venice Beach Bungalow!
Delivers paninis, sandwiches, and other goodies to the neighborhood, but is also walking distance at the corner of Speedway & Westminster. Open 9:30am-5pm, closed Wednesdays. 310-314-6458 or online.
38 locals recommend
Zelda's Corner
9 Westminster AveDelivers paninis, sandwiches, and other goodies to the neighborhood, but is also walking distance at the corner of Speedway & Westminster. Open 9:30am-5pm, closed Wednesdays. 310-314-6458 or online.
Large out-door seating area with boardwalk views. Grand portions of deliciousness and large menu of draft beers.
56 locals recommend
Larry's
24 Windward AveLarge out-door seating area with boardwalk views. Grand portions of deliciousness and large menu of draft beers.
Organic and wholesome breakfast, lunch and dinners. Good outdoor, relaxed seating.
321 locals recommend
The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayOrganic and wholesome breakfast, lunch and dinners. Good outdoor, relaxed seating.
Pizza by the slice or gourmet pizza pies. Excellent bagel crust. Try a slice of salad pizza. Remember to ask for a side of spicy dipping sauce!
184 locals recommend
Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney BoulevardPizza by the slice or gourmet pizza pies. Excellent bagel crust. Try a slice of salad pizza. Remember to ask for a side of spicy dipping sauce!
Serves chef-inspired small plates, pizza and delectable meals to foodies and sophisticated palates. Try to get a reservation in advance, or take a gamble and get a spot at their community table.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdServes chef-inspired small plates, pizza and delectable meals to foodies and sophisticated palates. Try to get a reservation in advance, or take a gamble and get a spot at their community table.
Has a well-rounded menu for picky eaters, but also for people who like to share plates. You can usually get a table here without a reservation, as they have 2 some-what secret back patios in back.
139 locals recommend
Hal's Bar and Grill
1025 Abbot Kinney BlvdHas a well-rounded menu for picky eaters, but also for people who like to share plates. You can usually get a table here without a reservation, as they have 2 some-what secret back patios in back.
Has a great farm to table cheese selection, along with superb menu & wines. Cozy patio feels like you’re sitting on a private home deck. Go early to avoid crowds.
192 locals recommend
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveHas a great farm to table cheese selection, along with superb menu & wines. Cozy patio feels like you’re sitting on a private home deck. Go early to avoid crowds.
Will not disappoint your taste buds. Grab a breakfast sandwich, or hold out for their lunch menu – but to eat on the spot be prepared to sit upon a milk crate on the sidewalk watching pedestrians.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdWill not disappoint your taste buds. Grab a breakfast sandwich, or hold out for their lunch menu – but to eat on the spot be prepared to sit upon a milk crate on the sidewalk watching pedestrians.
Classic Mexican combo plates and margaritas. I recommend sitting in the back patio for an indoor/outdoor dining experience. You’ll catch the local crowds feasting here on Taco Tuesdays.
119 locals recommend
La Cabaña
738 Rose AveClassic Mexican combo plates and margaritas. I recommend sitting in the back patio for an indoor/outdoor dining experience. You’ll catch the local crowds feasting here on Taco Tuesdays.
Walk up window stays open late night, but the burritos and tacos at this hole in the wall joint are worth a try during daylight hours as well. All orders made fresh on the spot.
32 locals recommend
Holy Guacamole
2906 Main StWalk up window stays open late night, but the burritos and tacos at this hole in the wall joint are worth a try during daylight hours as well. All orders made fresh on the spot.
Fun Italian spot with indoor or outdoor seating - 47 years family owned. Cheeky waiters and mouthwatering garlic rolls. Good for larger groups.
181 locals recommend
C&O Trattoria
3016 Washington BoulevardFun Italian spot with indoor or outdoor seating - 47 years family owned. Cheeky waiters and mouthwatering garlic rolls. Good for larger groups.
A locals go-to for Chinese food. Can bring in your own alcohol with no corking fee. Funky atmosphere w/ “food for the people.”
112 locals recommend
Mao's Kitchen
1512 Pacific AveA locals go-to for Chinese food. Can bring in your own alcohol with no corking fee. Funky atmosphere w/ “food for the people.”
For daytime drinks on the boardwalk, has a great beer-garden setup on the Summer weekends.
56 locals recommend
The Waterfront Venice
205 Ocean Front WalkFor daytime drinks on the boardwalk, has a great beer-garden setup on the Summer weekends.
If you must eat and drink on the boardwalk, this has a full bar w/ decent food and great people watching.
52 locals recommend
The Sidewalk Cafe
1401 Ocean Front WalkIf you must eat and drink on the boardwalk, this has a full bar w/ decent food and great people watching.
Egg-centric sandwiches and more served at a casual, daytime-only spot. There might be a line of people out the door, which is a good sign, but it moves fast.
40 locals recommend
Eggslut
1611 Pacific AveEgg-centric sandwiches and more served at a casual, daytime-only spot. There might be a line of people out the door, which is a good sign, but it moves fast.
Prepare your taste buds and your wallet for some of the best food in the neighborhood. This is a high end Italian dining experience set in a candlelit old house with a deck.
68 locals recommend
Barrique
796 Main StPrepare your taste buds and your wallet for some of the best food in the neighborhood. This is a high end Italian dining experience set in a candlelit old house with a deck.
Mom and pop shop coffee and espresso bar with a decent array of breakfast/lunch menu items - take away only, but with cafe style outdoor seating available.
Pink Elephant Espresso Bar
Mom and pop shop coffee and espresso bar with a decent array of breakfast/lunch menu items - take away only, but with cafe style outdoor seating available.
Bright and airy seating in hotspot location. This has an all vegetarian menu (mostly vegan) but carnivores won't miss seeing their menu favorites.
175 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney BoulevardBright and airy seating in hotspot location. This has an all vegetarian menu (mostly vegan) but carnivores won't miss seeing their menu favorites.
All the rage with hip and hippie crowds here in Venice. Locally sourced organic vegan food and drinks indoors and outdoors.
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveAll the rage with hip and hippie crowds here in Venice. Locally sourced organic vegan food and drinks indoors and outdoors.
Original Tokyo-style Tonkotsu in a humble setting. They’ve been serving all handmade noodles from Shibuya, Tokyo since 1994 - Vegetarian and vegan options off menu.
13 locals recommend
VENICE RAMEN
515 Washington BlvdOriginal Tokyo-style Tonkotsu in a humble setting. They’ve been serving all handmade noodles from Shibuya, Tokyo since 1994 - Vegetarian and vegan options off menu.
Shopping
Food trucks on Main St for quick bites Every Tuesday is food truck festival night in the Heritage Square parking lot at 2640 Main Street. They also have live outdoor music at night during Summer.
207 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetFood trucks on Main St for quick bites Every Tuesday is food truck festival night in the Heritage Square parking lot at 2640 Main Street. They also have live outdoor music at night during Summer.
It's like a mall, but beautifully set outdoors. Here you'll get to step inside many flagship stores of the American brands and beyond.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeIt's like a mall, but beautifully set outdoors. Here you'll get to step inside many flagship stores of the American brands and beyond.
Sightseeing
Food trucks on Abbot Kinney good for quick or late night food. First Friday of every month the galleries and shops stay open late and it becomes a food truck mecca.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardFood trucks on Abbot Kinney good for quick or late night food. First Friday of every month the galleries and shops stay open late and it becomes a food truck mecca.
You’ll find a pedestrian-friendly bar-hopping scene on Washington Blvd starting at Speedway and heading inland/East for a block or two.
186 locals recommend
Venice Fishing Pier
Venice Fishing PierYou’ll find a pedestrian-friendly bar-hopping scene on Washington Blvd starting at Speedway and heading inland/East for a block or two.
Venice Canals
Drinks & Nightlife
Huge variety of crafty beers and wine, very social and lounge-like environment.
262 locals recommend
the otheroom Venice Beach
Huge variety of crafty beers and wine, very social and lounge-like environment.
Actually in the basement of an old Victorian house, good for local & eclectic live music.
83 locals recommend
Basement Tavern
2640 Main StActually in the basement of an old Victorian house, good for local & eclectic live music.
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveDive bar turned cool.
Best views in Venice! Enter the main lobby and take the elevator up to top floor. Great spot to come during day for beach panoramic pictures or for sunset cocktails.
97 locals recommend
High Rooftop Lounge
1697 Pacific AveBest views in Venice! Enter the main lobby and take the elevator up to top floor. Great spot to come during day for beach panoramic pictures or for sunset cocktails.
The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdSmall-ish modern style bar with DJ typically spinning upbeat music.
Friendly neighborhood gay bar that recently revived itself and is now upscale cocktails with trendy crowds.
61 locals recommend
Roosterfish
1302 Abbot Kinney BlvdFriendly neighborhood gay bar that recently revived itself and is now upscale cocktails with trendy crowds.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson Ave[Driving distance.] Great food at great prices.
[12 blocks away.] Natural and organic foods with high quality standards.
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd[12 blocks away.] Natural and organic foods with high quality standards.
Ralphs
910 Lincoln Blvd[10 blocks away.] The standard supermarket experience here in California.
Farmer's market every Wednesday 8:30am-1:30pm on the 3rd Street Promenade. One of the biggest and best in the country.
168 locals recommend
Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado AveFarmer's market every Wednesday 8:30am-1:30pm on the 3rd Street Promenade. One of the biggest and best in the country.
Venice Farmers' Market
500 Venice Blvd.Farmer's market in Venice every Friday from 7am-11am.
Boutique, classical Pilates studio (with a bit of east coast attitude) in sunny Venice Beach catering to all ages in both private and duet 55 minute sessions. Say Molly sent you for discounts!
732-581-5276
CoreSparkPilates@gmail.com
www.CoreSparkPilates.com
CoreSpark Pilates
979 Indiana AvenueBoutique, classical Pilates studio (with a bit of east coast attitude) in sunny Venice Beach catering to all ages in both private and duet 55 minute sessions. Say Molly sent you for discounts!
732-581-5276
CoreSparkPilates@gmail.com
www.CoreSparkPilates.com
Entertainment & Activities
Great for farmers, food, family and fun! Every Sunday from 9:30am-1pm.
Fresh produce, prepared foods, handmade goods, musical entertainment, pony rides, and petting farm.
162 locals recommend
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StGreat for farmers, food, family and fun! Every Sunday from 9:30am-1pm.
Fresh produce, prepared foods, handmade goods, musical entertainment, pony rides, and petting farm.