Guidebook for Venice
Food Scene
Super-popular casual restaurant, fresh ingredients, great pizzas/salads, terrific take-out next door. Lively scene at the large communal table.
1062 preporuka/e lokalaca
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdSuper-popular casual restaurant, fresh ingredients, great pizzas/salads, terrific take-out next door. Lively scene at the large communal table.
Classic french-california cuisine, linen tablecloths, excellent service, nice outdoor patio, Michelin star
63 preporuka/e lokalaca
Joe's Restaurant
1023 Abbot Kinney BoulevardClassic french-california cuisine, linen tablecloths, excellent service, nice outdoor patio, Michelin star
Best pastries/croissants/pretzel bread in town, small but tasty deli counter for take-out
43 preporuka/e lokalaca
3 Square Cafe
1121 Abbot Kinney BoulevardBest pastries/croissants/pretzel bread in town, small but tasty deli counter for take-out
Hi-class southern food, excellent cocktails, nice outdoor patio, the best biscuits around
24 preporuka/e lokalaca
Willie Jane
1031 Abbot Kinney BlvdHi-class southern food, excellent cocktails, nice outdoor patio, the best biscuits around
A Venice classic sushi restaurant; lively happy hour with great deals on sushi every day 5-7 pm
153 preporuka/e lokalaca
Chaya
110 Navy StA Venice classic sushi restaurant; lively happy hour with great deals on sushi every day 5-7 pm
Mao's Kitchen
1512 Pacific AveInexpensive, fresh chinese with many vegetarian dishes.
A local institution, tiny eat-in area and takeout. Their vegetarian 5-onion pie is outstanding; try the poppy-seed bagel crust.
184 preporuka/e lokalaca
Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney BoulevardA local institution, tiny eat-in area and takeout. Their vegetarian 5-onion pie is outstanding; try the poppy-seed bagel crust.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hal's Bar and Grill
1025 Abbot Kinney BlvdExcellent tapas & paella
The roof-top bar is the best place to enjoy the sunset & take great pics of the beach area - walking distance to the house.
248 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveThe roof-top bar is the best place to enjoy the sunset & take great pics of the beach area - walking distance to the house.
The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdHip bar, cool design, featured in Wallpaper magazine.
Everything Else
N'Ice Cream
1410 Abbot Kinney BoulevardFreshly-made gelato!
A Venice landmark of sorts, large outdoor patio, decent food, decent gift store, open only for breakfast & lunch, easy parking is you are driving.
347 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveA Venice landmark of sorts, large outdoor patio, decent food, decent gift store, open only for breakfast & lunch, easy parking is you are driving.
Gold’s Gym
360 Hampton DrThe famous Gold's Gym, the mecca of body-building!
Excellent Pilates studio! Libby & Bridget are outstanding instructors & welcome guests.
Libby Pilates
Excellent Pilates studio! Libby & Bridget are outstanding instructors & welcome guests.
Sightseeing
The Google headquarters, designed by Frank Gehry, with the famous "binocular" sculpture above the entry, by Claes Oldenbourg; it was originally the headquarters for a large ad agency.
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Google LAX BIN1
340 Main StThe Google headquarters, designed by Frank Gehry, with the famous "binocular" sculpture above the entry, by Claes Oldenbourg; it was originally the headquarters for a large ad agency.
Inspired by Venice, Italy, the canals have a special ambiance, pretty homes and no car traffic. A longer walk to the other side of Venice Blvd.
947 preporuka/e lokalaca
Venecijanski kanali
Inspired by Venice, Italy, the canals have a special ambiance, pretty homes and no car traffic. A longer walk to the other side of Venice Blvd.
L.A. Louver
45 N Venice BlvdOne of the best contemporary art galleries in Los Angeles.
Shopping
Waraku
Cool sneakers imported from Japan.
Bazar
1108C Abbot Kinney BlvdVintage jewelry, some great art-deco & african pieces
Tortoise General Store
12701 Venice Blvd.Outstanding collection of Japanese housewares
Essentials
The local Whole Foods has a great take-out section, desserts, excellent fresh fish & meats, wines etc.
1701 preporuka/e lokalaca
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThe local Whole Foods has a great take-out section, desserts, excellent fresh fish & meats, wines etc.