Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
The premiere Abbot Kinney restaurant. Owners Travis Lett, Fran Cemaj, and Shelley Armistead are well-renowned in SoCal and this 'sceney' restaurant proves why. Stellar think crust pizzas, pastas, and greens, plus a stunning wine list make for an amazing dinner. And don't forget brunch!!!
"Hot spot for seasonal New American cuisine presented in a rustic-chic dining room."
1062 recommandé par les habitants
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdThe premiere Abbot Kinney restaurant. Owners Travis Lett, Fran Cemaj, and Shelley Armistead are well-renowned in SoCal and this 'sceney' restaurant proves why. Stellar think crust pizzas, pastas, and greens, plus a stunning wine list make for an amazing dinner. And don't forget brunch!!!
"Hot spot for seasonal New American cuisine presented in a rustic-chic dining room."
"Hip, inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails & bustling brunch." Love this spot for a date night, specifically their prixe fixe menu option. Also an outstanding choice for weekend brunch.
395 recommandé par les habitants
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd"Hip, inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails & bustling brunch." Love this spot for a date night, specifically their prixe fixe menu option. Also an outstanding choice for weekend brunch.
"Evan Funke’s take on traditional Italian cuisine, with pasta made on sight, right before your eyes." Haven't tried this one yet, but have heard its awesome!
93 recommandé par les habitants
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd"Evan Funke’s take on traditional Italian cuisine, with pasta made on sight, right before your eyes." Haven't tried this one yet, but have heard its awesome!
"French-influenced coffeehouse meets bistro & wine bar in an artsy, minimalist atmosphere." Love this spot for a morning pastry and coffee or late night bottle of wine and French dessert. The ratatouille is amazing as well as the roasted chicken bowl with cauliflower rice!
251 recommandé par les habitants
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln Blvd"French-influenced coffeehouse meets bistro & wine bar in an artsy, minimalist atmosphere." Love this spot for a morning pastry and coffee or late night bottle of wine and French dessert. The ratatouille is amazing as well as the roasted chicken bowl with cauliflower rice!
"High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting." Probably the best coffee on the Blvd. Also one of the best iced mochas I've ever had. Love their Tumeric Iced tea and pastry selection.
394 recommandé par les habitants
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd"High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting." Probably the best coffee on the Blvd. Also one of the best iced mochas I've ever had. Love their Tumeric Iced tea and pastry selection.
"Colorful, funky, modern Caribbean joint, crafting inventive cocktails & jerk wings." Delicious spot for any time of day, but particularly popular for bottomless brunch.
161 recommandé par les habitants
Sunny Spot
822 Washington Blvd"Colorful, funky, modern Caribbean joint, crafting inventive cocktails & jerk wings." Delicious spot for any time of day, but particularly popular for bottomless brunch.
"Popular ice cream chain out of Oregon known for inventive flavors & farm-sourced ingredients." Some of my favorite ice cream in the city! Expect long lines.
189 recommandé par les habitants
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd"Popular ice cream chain out of Oregon known for inventive flavors & farm-sourced ingredients." Some of my favorite ice cream in the city! Expect long lines.
"Minimalist cafe for grab-and-go brioche donuts in grown-up flavors such as blueberry-bourbon-basil." If you've never had a brioche donut, you must go here. If you've had a brioche donut before, you still must go here. The plain buttermilk old fashioned is my favorite.
51 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Star Donuts
1142 Abbot Kinney Blvd"Minimalist cafe for grab-and-go brioche donuts in grown-up flavors such as blueberry-bourbon-basil." If you've never had a brioche donut, you must go here. If you've had a brioche donut before, you still must go here. The plain buttermilk old fashioned is my favorite.
"Cold-pressed juices & cleanses are the specialty of this high-end regional chain." Great spot for a healthy snack on a hot day! Love the wellness shot and Green juices.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Pressed Juicery
2409 Main St"Cold-pressed juices & cleanses are the specialty of this high-end regional chain." Great spot for a healthy snack on a hot day! Love the wellness shot and Green juices.
"Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic Californian menus." Beautiful location with amazing eats and drinks all day. Have dinner and drinks here and then a scoop of ice cream and Jenis afterwards.
347 recommandé par les habitants
The Rose Venice
220 Rose Ave"Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic Californian menus." Beautiful location with amazing eats and drinks all day. Have dinner and drinks here and then a scoop of ice cream and Jenis afterwards.
"Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients." Order the brown butter ice cream. To die for.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
540 Rose Ave"Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients." Order the brown butter ice cream. To die for.
"Locally sourced, organic vegan food & drinks served in a bright, spacious cafe with patio seating." Great spot for vegans and vegetarians.
488 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Ave"Locally sourced, organic vegan food & drinks served in a bright, spacious cafe with patio seating." Great spot for vegans and vegetarians.
Fala Bar
1146 Abbot Kinney Boulevard"Organic, vegan falafel-based comfort foods."
Drinks & Nightlife
French wine bar and restaurant. Great for a late night bottle of vino.
251 recommandé par les habitants
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdFrench wine bar and restaurant. Great for a late night bottle of vino.
"Buzzy modern hangout provides draft brews & wine in an open, airy interior with a minimalist vibe." Great selection of beers on tap. Often crowded.
262 recommandé par les habitants
the otheroom Venice Beach
"Buzzy modern hangout provides draft brews & wine in an open, airy interior with a minimalist vibe." Great selection of beers on tap. Often crowded.
Sightseeing
Venice Canals
Beautiful stroll.
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkThe iconic Venice Beach Boardwalk. Love the bike path!
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierParks & Nature
Santa Monica Mountains
Tons of great hikes!
Zuma Beach
Infamous Malibu beach.
Manhattan Beach
Beautiful, family oriented nearby beach and town.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGriffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveArts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Geffen Playhouse Theater
10886 Le Conte AveSome of the best plays in the city.
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition Blvd
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdAll the big Broadway shows.
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveKirk Douglas Theatre
9820 Washington BlvdMuseum of Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd.Super quirky and fun.
Shopping
Ananda
1354 Abbot Kinney BlvdGlasses, sunglasses, bags, purses, shoes, coffee, tea, snacks!
138 recommandé par les habitants
TOMS Flagship Store
1344 Abbot Kinney BlvdGlasses, sunglasses, bags, purses, shoes, coffee, tea, snacks!
Linus Bike Venice Retail Location
1901 Lincoln BlvdThe one and only.
Ilan Dei Venice
1650 Abbot Kinney Blvd "We make Urban Outdoor products that create a life beyond the life we live indoors."
"Huset brings together a curated collection of rare and sought-after items from today’s visionaries in addition to the time-tested Scandinavian icons of design."
Huset
1316 Abbot Kinney Blvd"Huset brings together a curated collection of rare and sought-after items from today’s visionaries in addition to the time-tested Scandinavian icons of design."
"Fashion lifestyle brand with simply designed, easy-to-wear, eco-friendly apparel for men and women."
6 recommandé par les habitants
Alternative Apparel
1337 Abbot Kinney Blvd"Fashion lifestyle brand with simply designed, easy-to-wear, eco-friendly apparel for men and women."
"Swoon worthy gifts, stationery, clothing and accessories for a well-styled California life."
32 recommandé par les habitants
Burro Flagship
1409 Abbot Kinney Blvd"Swoon worthy gifts, stationery, clothing and accessories for a well-styled California life."
Cuyana
1140 Abbot Kinney Blvd"We design premium women’s essentials, with a philosophy of fewer, better things."
"Principessa caters to the modern day flower child: bohemian beach chic, the epitome of Venice style."
13 recommandé par les habitants
Principessa
1323 Abbot Kinney Blvd"Principessa caters to the modern day flower child: bohemian beach chic, the epitome of Venice style."
"High quality products that are rich in detail and affordable. Love your clothes and enjoy wearing them."
Scotch & Soda
1340 Abbot Kinney Blvd"High quality products that are rich in detail and affordable. Love your clothes and enjoy wearing them."
"Abbot Kinney's go-to spot for unique pieces, Frye boots, men's vintage, and the affordable "must haves" of any season."
Skylark
1612 Abbot Kinney Blvd"Abbot Kinney's go-to spot for unique pieces, Frye boots, men's vintage, and the affordable "must haves" of any season."
"Stag Provisions for Men, A general store for the modern man."
8 recommandé par les habitants
STAG Provisions for Men
1338 Abbot Kinney Blvd"Stag Provisions for Men, A general store for the modern man."
Essentials
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.High end organic market for all food needs.
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield Blvd