Guidebook for Venice
Food Scene
One of the BEST Whole Foods Markets in the country. Huge selection of hot & cold food bars, made to order food and a wine bar. When in a hurry and looking for fresh healthy food, we love to eat here!
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdOne of the BEST Whole Foods Markets in the country. Huge selection of hot & cold food bars, made to order food and a wine bar. When in a hurry and looking for fresh healthy food, we love to eat here!
Awesome Traditional style Sushi from the famous Chef Nozawa. Always top notch.
654 locals recommend
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StAwesome Traditional style Sushi from the famous Chef Nozawa. Always top notch.
Venice Hot Spot- great food and ALWAYS busy- call ahead to get a reservation. (310) 450-1429
There's a beautiful terrace in the back with a fire pit and twinkling lights- trendy, romantic
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdVenice Hot Spot- great food and ALWAYS busy- call ahead to get a reservation. (310) 450-1429
There's a beautiful terrace in the back with a fire pit and twinkling lights- trendy, romantic
Really tasty and healthy Food with a Beach Front view. Our go-to. Menu is half off before 9am on the weekdays!
86 locals recommend
Fig Tree
431 Ocean Front WalkReally tasty and healthy Food with a Beach Front view. Our go-to. Menu is half off before 9am on the weekdays!
Great for lunch- fresh, organic brown rice sushi. Mitchie, the beautiful Japanese owner is very sweet
11 locals recommend
Fresh In The Box
13354 Washington BlvdGreat for lunch- fresh, organic brown rice sushi. Mitchie, the beautiful Japanese owner is very sweet
Fantastic Thai Food. Their "soy sauce noodles" and green curry are our favorites but everything is great here. Our go-to for Thai. They deliver which is a huge plus
34 locals recommend
Celadon
13364 Washington BlvdFantastic Thai Food. Their "soy sauce noodles" and green curry are our favorites but everything is great here. Our go-to for Thai. They deliver which is a huge plus
This is a Restaurant/bar at the Beach with amazing sightseeing and atmosphere. My parents ask to go here every time they come. The Drive there and back on the 1 along the ocean is beautiful as well
Paradise Cove Road
Paradise Cove RoadThis is a Restaurant/bar at the Beach with amazing sightseeing and atmosphere. My parents ask to go here every time they come. The Drive there and back on the 1 along the ocean is beautiful as well
FAVORITE traditional sushi- no substitutions. Literally melts in your mouth.
115 locals recommend
SUGARFISH
1345 2nd StFAVORITE traditional sushi- no substitutions. Literally melts in your mouth.
Fabulous cocktails and food for sharing. LOVE this place. always very happening. Free chocolate chip salted cookies at the end of your meal- to die for! Save room ;)
199 locals recommend
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdFabulous cocktails and food for sharing. LOVE this place. always very happening. Free chocolate chip salted cookies at the end of your meal- to die for! Save room ;)
LOVE this neighborhood restaurant! Full menu of tasty and unique choices. Yummy brunch, drinks, gourmet burgers like you've never seen before, and charming atmosphere. call ahead for a reservation!
90 locals recommend
26 Beach
3100 Washington BlvdLOVE this neighborhood restaurant! Full menu of tasty and unique choices. Yummy brunch, drinks, gourmet burgers like you've never seen before, and charming atmosphere. call ahead for a reservation!
Great food with Gluten Free French Toast and Yummy Pirates Chai. Lots of great brunch dishes to choose from. Stick to the breakfast side of the menu and you can't go wrong!
53 locals recommend
Cafe Buna
552 Washington BlvdGreat food with Gluten Free French Toast and Yummy Pirates Chai. Lots of great brunch dishes to choose from. Stick to the breakfast side of the menu and you can't go wrong!
Fantastic Vegan and Gluten Free options. Everything is made in house and from scratch. Their Native Nachos are our favorite. Healthy food-Lavender Lemonade and Hibiscus Iced Tea are wonderful!
38 locals recommend
Native Foods Cafe
9343 Culver BoulevardFantastic Vegan and Gluten Free options. Everything is made in house and from scratch. Their Native Nachos are our favorite. Healthy food-Lavender Lemonade and Hibiscus Iced Tea are wonderful!
For when you want to try a little bit of everything. Lemonade is upscale cafeteria style dining with delicious salads, hearty meat dishes and everything in between to choose from.
516 locals recommend
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdFor when you want to try a little bit of everything. Lemonade is upscale cafeteria style dining with delicious salads, hearty meat dishes and everything in between to choose from.
Good food & Drinks right on the beach. Outdoor dining for enjoying beautiful Venice weather. Everything on menu is excellent: Seafood, salads, burgers & Beer. Sangria and Ciders are great too!
321 locals recommend
The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayGood food & Drinks right on the beach. Outdoor dining for enjoying beautiful Venice weather. Everything on menu is excellent: Seafood, salads, burgers & Beer. Sangria and Ciders are great too!
Build your own Salad bar with AMAZING homemade salad dressings. Great soup, service with a smile, low-key healthy dining close by Third Street Promenade & Santa Monica Pier.
California Monster Salads
411 Santa Monica BlvdBuild your own Salad bar with AMAZING homemade salad dressings. Great soup, service with a smile, low-key healthy dining close by Third Street Promenade & Santa Monica Pier.
So good! Gourmet Mexican food. delicious fish, meats, and margaritas of all kinds. We have never been disappointed here.
9 locals recommend
Tlapazola Grill
636 Venice Blvd.So good! Gourmet Mexican food. delicious fish, meats, and margaritas of all kinds. We have never been disappointed here.
Shopping
Love Costco- warehouse style shopping for wine, liquor, food, electronics, some clothing- you need a membership to shop
130 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
13463 Washington BlvdLove Costco- warehouse style shopping for wine, liquor, food, electronics, some clothing- you need a membership to shop
Arts & Culture
Very entertaining to watch novice to pro boarders at the Venice Beach Skate Park on the Boardwalk
162 locals recommend
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front WalkVery entertaining to watch novice to pro boarders at the Venice Beach Skate Park on the Boardwalk
The Getty Villa in Malibu is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyThe Getty Villa in Malibu is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria.
Sightseeing
Love this Beach- it's great for sightseeing not just laying out/enjoying the sun. Super cool rock formations
222 locals recommend
El Matador Beach
32350 Pacific Coast HwyLove this Beach- it's great for sightseeing not just laying out/enjoying the sun. Super cool rock formations
Everything Else
Drug store. Very close by if you need prescriptions or over the counter drugs, sunscreen, etc.
151 locals recommend
Walgreens
1911 Lincoln BlvdDrug store. Very close by if you need prescriptions or over the counter drugs, sunscreen, etc.