Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Flake
513 Rose AveWe love their Acai Bowls and cronuts!
One of the better pizza joints around. Gluten free and a selection of crusts you probably wont find anywhere else
184 locals recommend
Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney BoulevardOne of the better pizza joints around. Gluten free and a selection of crusts you probably wont find anywhere else
Really good food if you can stomach being handed a menu on how to feel
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveReally good food if you can stomach being handed a menu on how to feel
The Anchor
235 Main Stgood bar
Via Veneto
3009 Main StGreat Italian food for a special dining experience.
Great little coffee joint and the food is delicious too. Great family own and run it
14 locals recommend
Amelia's Espresso & Panini
2645 Main StGreat little coffee joint and the food is delicious too. Great family own and run it
Sauce on Ocean
1541 Ocean AvenueGood food for breakfast or lunch
Canal Club
2025 Pacific AveAnother fun restaurant, food is good too
Siamese Garden
301 Washington BlvdOur favorite Thai food in Venice!
Historic dive bar, live music, peanut shells on the ground... Great for a burgers and beer night!
318 locals recommend
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdHistoric dive bar, live music, peanut shells on the ground... Great for a burgers and beer night!
Hama Restaurant
213 Windward AveGood local sushi place
Shima
1432 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat sushi place
Cha Cha Chicken
1906 Ocean AveFunky little chicken shack, very Caribbean man
Water Grill
544 S Grand AveGreat seafood
The Counter
5779 Wilshire BlvdGreat cusomizable burgers
Good destination to watch the surfers, the kiteboarders and get some fresh seafood
122 locals recommend
Neptune's Net
42505 CA-1Good destination to watch the surfers, the kiteboarders and get some fresh seafood
Drinks & Nightlife
Good selection of beer while you have the best seat to watch the sunset at the beach
321 locals recommend
The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayGood selection of beer while you have the best seat to watch the sunset at the beach
German Sausage Kitchen, with a good selection of beer and a DJ
243 locals recommend
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdGerman Sausage Kitchen, with a good selection of beer and a DJ
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdVery tasty food prepared farm to table style.
Casablanca
220 Lincoln BlvdGreat selection of Tequilas and the food is good too
James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdEvening fun after dinner
Baja Cantina
311 Washington Blvdgood place to eat after strolling through the canals
Mercede's Grille
14 W Washington BlvdGood food, local crowd
Fun place to watch the sunset, food isn't the best, but the beers are poured with ferocity
282 locals recommend
VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington BoulevardFun place to watch the sunset, food isn't the best, but the beers are poured with ferocity
The Lobster
1602 Ocean AveGreat seafood restaurant, not bad view either
Food is passable, but the drinks and location make up for it
24 locals recommend
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe
1615 Ocean Front WalkFood is passable, but the drinks and location make up for it
Sushi Roku Santa Monica
1401 Ocean AvePretty good sushi
Typhoon
3221 Donald Douglas Loop SGood world restaurant while watching small planes take off and land
Shopping
La Cabaña
738 Rose AveThey stay open till 3am!
Margaritas and the food is good
Zelda's Corner
9 Westminster AveGreat sandwiches
Mike's Deli
4859 W Slauson AveDelicious sandwiches
Orleans & York
4454 W Slauson AveRidiculously delicious sandwiches
Everything Else
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdExpensive groceries but great quality
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveGreat for breakfast or lunch, unique and interesting culinary experience
Abbot's Habit
1401 Abbot Kinney BoulevardGreat coffee joint for locals
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveGood local coffee house
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveGreat tapas and wines
Moon Juice
507 Rose AveGreat drinks
Gold’s Gym
360 Hampton DrGood gym that has a lot of classes
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front WalkMust see - great location
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveGreat bar on top of the hotel, the view is spectacular!
Hotel Casa del Mar
1910 Ocean WayGreat bar overlooking the boardwalk and Santa Monica Pier
Walking distance away, nine hole golf course< fun and easy to access.
51 locals recommend
Penmar Golf Course
1233 Rose AveWalking distance away, nine hole golf course< fun and easy to access.
City of Santa Monica - Airport Park
3201 Airport AveGet your flying lessons here.
Spitfire Grill
3300 Airport AveCute little airplane themed grill
Good park for walking around. You can start here and then walk around the golf course. Very shady under the trees and a nice flat walk.
16 locals recommend
Penmar Recreation Center
1341 Lake StGood park for walking around. You can start here and then walk around the golf course. Very shady under the trees and a nice flat walk.
Ocean Front Walk
Ocean Front Walkjust a good place to bike too or walk too
Santa Monica State Beach
great place to bike too
Corral Canyon Road
Corral Canyon RoadIncredible in a jeep or on a motorcycle. great to go to top and do a hike.
Tongva Park
1615 Ocean AveGreat splash pad for kids and a great view of Santa Monica Beach