Todd’s Guidebook
Welcome to Venice Beach 🏝️ ☀️
Welcome to LA and more specifically your home base for your stay, Venice! Originally founded by tobacco baron Abbott Kinney as a "carnival" town by the sea and whose canals where modeled after those of Venice, Italy. Today Venice has become one of the most eclectic, unique spots in the world. Take it all in...explore and experience Venice's unique persona and let this guidebook assist you in doing so...
Stroll over, then up and down Abbott Kinney to see all America's "coolest" street has to offer in terms of food, shopping and people watching. 😎🛍️🧑🍳
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardStroll over, then up and down Abbott Kinney to see all America's "coolest" street has to offer in terms of food, shopping and people watching. 😎🛍️🧑🍳
Venice's neighbor to the south. Main Street is cute shopping and restaurants. North Santa Monica has Montana Blvd if you wanna check out high society beach living. Ps Avoid the 3rd street promenade and pier, unless you're into tourist traps.
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Santa Monica
Venice's neighbor to the south. Main Street is cute shopping and restaurants. North Santa Monica has Montana Blvd if you wanna check out high society beach living. Ps Avoid the 3rd street promenade and pier, unless you're into tourist traps.
This is what a sophisticated beachy LA surf town feels like. Full of attractive people and tanned bods. Go spend a day there during the summer (memorial day to Labor Day is best). Cute shops and restaurants, along with a nice beach. Parking is tricky. So Uber is best.bet.
Manhattan Beach
699 North The StrandThis is what a sophisticated beachy LA surf town feels like. Full of attractive people and tanned bods. Go spend a day there during the summer (memorial day to Labor Day is best). Cute shops and restaurants, along with a nice beach. Parking is tricky. So Uber is best.bet.
Sightseeing
Just a block away from the house are the historic venice canals. Modeled after this in Venice, Italy. Take a stroll thru...
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Venice Canals
Just a block away from the house are the historic venice canals. Modeled after this in Venice, Italy. Take a stroll thru...
Historic Venice Beach. Stroll down and take in the Venice boardwalk. Weekends in the summer are a bit wild. Avoid after dark.
I personally prefer the Marina Del Ray beach side (south of Washington Blvd) for actual beaching as it's quieter with less "characters".
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Venice Beach Park
1503 SpeedwayHistoric Venice Beach. Stroll down and take in the Venice boardwalk. Weekends in the summer are a bit wild. Avoid after dark.
I personally prefer the Marina Del Ray beach side (south of Washington Blvd) for actual beaching as it's quieter with less "characters".
Beautiful beaches and a great drive up the coastline. Avoid rush hour and/or expect traffic on weekends.
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Malibu
Beautiful beaches and a great drive up the coastline. Avoid rush hour and/or expect traffic on weekends.
Experience the spectacular views of this expansive indoor / outdoor museum perched on top of the Santa Monica mountains. Roaming around the Getty and relaxing is great way to spend a sunny afternoon. Free admission/ charge for parking.
Garden Tea at the Getty Center
Experience the spectacular views of this expansive indoor / outdoor museum perched on top of the Santa Monica mountains. Roaming around the Getty and relaxing is great way to spend a sunny afternoon. Free admission/ charge for parking.
Sister museum to the Getty Center, perched alongside the coastline featuring Greek and Roman art in a stunning villa. Need to make reservations online to get in.
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The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwySister museum to the Getty Center, perched alongside the coastline featuring Greek and Roman art in a stunning villa. Need to make reservations online to get in.
Take a drive and take in the views of LA and the San Fernando valley, as you weave your way along this famous roadway.
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Mulholland Scenic Overlook
8591 Mulholland DrTake a drive and take in the views of LA and the San Fernando valley, as you weave your way along this famous roadway.
Panoramic views of LA by day and of the cosmos by night at this well known observatory in Los Feliz that's been an LA landmark since 1935.
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Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdPanoramic views of LA by day and of the cosmos by night at this well known observatory in Los Feliz that's been an LA landmark since 1935.
Venice Walk Street
1622-1618 Shell AveGrocery's
Starting off with a venue that is literally at the corner, 100 yards from the house. High end boho local market if you need a coffee, snack, wine - etc
The Canal Market
600 Mildred AvenueStarting off with a venue that is literally at the corner, 100 yards from the house. High end boho local market if you need a coffee, snack, wine - etc
This is the “it” social / food scene in Venice and its a grocery store! Hah. Come get fresh and pricey fare all day long. The hot bar is a fav. 6 min walk from house. Outdoor seating/ tables on the side.
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Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.This is the “it” social / food scene in Venice and its a grocery store! Hah. Come get fresh and pricey fare all day long. The hot bar is a fav. 6 min walk from house. Outdoor seating/ tables on the side.
Coffee
Sorted by distance from the house
Alfred Coffee Abbot Kinney
1653b Abbot Kinney BlvdA short walk 7 min walk to this solid coffee chain
Hipster coffee bar. Really good, expensive. Spanish latte is 😋 Btw they have a secret menu (it's behind the picture when you get to front of the line, sitting on the counter just to the right of you). 10 min walk
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Menotti's Coffee Stop
56 Windward AveHipster coffee bar. Really good, expensive. Spanish latte is 😋 Btw they have a secret menu (it's behind the picture when you get to front of the line, sitting on the counter just to the right of you). 10 min walk
10 min walk to this locals spot, no frills but solid coffee and breakfast bites
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The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington Blvd10 min walk to this locals spot, no frills but solid coffee and breakfast bites
Coffee aficionados rejoice! At this high end chemistry coffee ☕️ lab on Abbott Kinney
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Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdCoffee aficionados rejoice! At this high end chemistry coffee ☕️ lab on Abbott Kinney
Solid coffee at this spot on Abbott Kinney. Download the app and order ahead to
avoid the wait.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
1103 Abbot Kinney BlvdSolid coffee at this spot on Abbott Kinney. Download the app and order ahead to
avoid the wait.
Activities
LA has great hiking. This is one of many potential hikes that is beautiful and a moderately challenging hiking trail.
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Paseo Miramar Trailhead
865 Vista Pacifica StreetLA has great hiking. This is one of many potential hikes that is beautiful and a moderately challenging hiking trail.
For a paddle boarding lesson head over to "Mother's Beach" search the web or yelp to find out more.
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Marina Beach
4101 Admiralty WayFor a paddle boarding lesson head over to "Mother's Beach" search the web or yelp to find out more.
Great spot to relax on Abbott Kinney, get massages, sip tea. Go solo to relax or for a couples night. Make an appointment.
Den Mother
1209 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat spot to relax on Abbott Kinney, get massages, sip tea. Go solo to relax or for a couples night. Make an appointment.
Friday morning Farmers market that is close to house (in parking lot across street from the corner market). Friday's only 7am to 11am
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The Venice Farmer's Market
401 W Venice AveFriday morning Farmers market that is close to house (in parking lot across street from the corner market). Friday's only 7am to 11am
Go get your shopping on and grab some
Lunch while checking out the toney neighborhood of Pacific Palisades. Drive up the hill to see how the rich people live at this Rick Caruso inspired shopping experience.
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Palisades Village
15225 Palisades Village LnGo get your shopping on and grab some
Lunch while checking out the toney neighborhood of Pacific Palisades. Drive up the hill to see how the rich people live at this Rick Caruso inspired shopping experience.
Malibu shopping at its finest. Make a beach day of it and do some shopping and beach going at one of Malibu's many stunning beaches.
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Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdMalibu shopping at its finest. Make a beach day of it and do some shopping and beach going at one of Malibu's many stunning beaches.
Venture off to hike in the Hollywood Hills and see how the beautiful people hike (with their dogs, designer outfits and full makeup). Is it a hike or is it a fashion show? You be the judge...did you love it or hate it? Regardless, welcome to LA.
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Griffith PARK TRAILS
2715 N Vermont Canyon RdVenture off to hike in the Hollywood Hills and see how the beautiful people hike (with their dogs, designer outfits and full makeup). Is it a hike or is it a fashion show? You be the judge...did you love it or hate it? Regardless, welcome to LA.
Breakfast / Brunch
Aussie boho styled breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. Delicious menu, good people watching. Weekends it gets crowded but also the time to be there. Walkable
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Great White
1604 Pacific AveAussie boho styled breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. Delicious menu, good people watching. Weekends it gets crowded but also the time to be there. Walkable
Feels like you've been transported to a nyc gourmet quality deli located and done Venice Beach style. Worth checking out for both its excellent fare and to get a feel for venice beach living. A personal top choice. Note* Long lines on weekend mid-mornings so weekdays are best if you don't want to wait. Same owners as Gjellena and GTA.
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Gjusta
320 Sunset AveFeels like you've been transported to a nyc gourmet quality deli located and done Venice Beach style. Worth checking out for both its excellent fare and to get a feel for venice beach living. A personal top choice. Note* Long lines on weekend mid-mornings so weekdays are best if you don't want to wait. Same owners as Gjellena and GTA.
Young locals flock to this casual breakfast spot for its yummy burritos and breakfast sandwiches.
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Flake
513 Rose AveYoung locals flock to this casual breakfast spot for its yummy burritos and breakfast sandwiches.
Newish spot that attracts the hipster fab and young families to this boho vibing coffee / breakfast spot
Blueys Mar Vista
Newish spot that attracts the hipster fab and young families to this boho vibing coffee / breakfast spot
Lunch
Probably the most well known restaurant in venice. Delicious pizzas and veggies but can be a bit of a hassle getting in. Try to get seated on the back patio. Good for dinner too. Ps next door is Gjellena Take Away (aka GTA) which is the same owner and perfect for a much quicker bite.
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Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney BlvdProbably the most well known restaurant in venice. Delicious pizzas and veggies but can be a bit of a hassle getting in. Try to get seated on the back patio. Good for dinner too. Ps next door is Gjellena Take Away (aka GTA) which is the same owner and perfect for a much quicker bite.
Plant 🌱 based (not hthat you would even know based on the name or food) and vibey. Good for brunch too.
The Butcher's Daughter
Plant 🌱 based (not hthat you would even know based on the name or food) and vibey. Good for brunch too.
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdLaptop friendly, so good place to hang for the workday
Interesting dishes & yummy wines at this venice locals spot down by venice beach. Lunch or Dinner
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Dudley Market
9 Dudley AveInteresting dishes & yummy wines at this venice locals spot down by venice beach. Lunch or Dinner
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AvePlant 🌱 based and delicious, vegan nirvana
Cute little wine bar, with solid tapas style bites. Boozy lunch, happy hour or even a romantic easy dinner work here
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Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveCute little wine bar, with solid tapas style bites. Boozy lunch, happy hour or even a romantic easy dinner work here
What trip to California is complete without getting a burger 🍔, fries and a milkshake at this fast food institution. Oh and make sure to order it "animal style"
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In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdWhat trip to California is complete without getting a burger 🍔, fries and a milkshake at this fast food institution. Oh and make sure to order it "animal style"
Take a drive up to Malibu to catch front row seat to the Pacific Ocean at this sceney, celeb spot sushi joint (the non-sushi items like the black miso cod and rock shrimp tempura are my fav's) Reservations strongly encouraged or expect to wait (not the worst thing, grabbing a drink with this view). Ps very pricey $$$
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Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyTake a drive up to Malibu to catch front row seat to the Pacific Ocean at this sceney, celeb spot sushi joint (the non-sushi items like the black miso cod and rock shrimp tempura are my fav's) Reservations strongly encouraged or expect to wait (not the worst thing, grabbing a drink with this view). Ps very pricey $$$