Guidebook for Los Angeles
Parks & Nature
Busy beachfront park features paddle tennis, basketball & tennis courts, plus a grassy lawn & hill.
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Ocean View Park
2701 Barnard WayBusy beachfront park features paddle tennis, basketball & tennis courts, plus a grassy lawn & hill.
Famed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers, bodybuilders, shops & eateries.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkFamed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers, bodybuilders, shops & eateries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual gastropub with boardwalk-side seating, specializing in organic American fare & craft beers.
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The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayCasual gastropub with boardwalk-side seating, specializing in organic American fare & craft beers.
Always has a decent number of people in it, no matter what day it is. There's also a great selection of beers and a pool table. Great vibe.
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The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdAlways has a decent number of people in it, no matter what day it is. There's also a great selection of beers and a pool table. Great vibe.
Made famous in "I Love You, Man" for their fish tacos, this restaurant also turns into a bar & nightclub on Fridays and Saturdays.
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James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdMade famous in "I Love You, Man" for their fish tacos, this restaurant also turns into a bar & nightclub on Fridays and Saturdays.
Food Scene
Indoor/outdoor beach spot offering Swiss & American eats, beer, wine & happy hour.
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The Waterfront Venice
205 Ocean Front WalkIndoor/outdoor beach spot offering Swiss & American eats, beer, wine & happy hour.
Boardwalk hangout with American & Mexican bar eats.
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The Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen
323 Ocean Front WalkBoardwalk hangout with American & Mexican bar eats.
Veteran boardwalk option with a health-minded global menu, plus patio seating, beer & wine.
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Fig Tree
431 Ocean Front WalkVeteran boardwalk option with a health-minded global menu, plus patio seating, beer & wine.
Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic Californian menus.
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveLofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic Californian menus.
All-day Californian-American diner eats served in a former firehouse with outdoor tables.
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The Firehouse
213 Rose AveAll-day Californian-American diner eats served in a former firehouse with outdoor tables.
Fish tacos & other Mexican seafood offerings are featured at this laid-back BYOB eatery.
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La Fiesta Brava
259B Hampton DrFish tacos & other Mexican seafood offerings are featured at this laid-back BYOB eatery.
Bright, cheery outfit doling out non-dairy frozen treats made with organic coconut cream.
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Kippy's! Non-Dairy Ice Cream Shop
326 Main StBright, cheery outfit doling out non-dairy frozen treats made with organic coconut cream.
Contemporary eatery with creative Cal-Mex-Asian fusion dishes, from tacos to burgers.
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Komodo
8809 W Pico BlvdContemporary eatery with creative Cal-Mex-Asian fusion dishes, from tacos to burgers.
Bustling, airy hot spot with bar scene & happy hours, crafting a menu of Asian-fusion fare & sushi.
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Chaya
110 Navy StBustling, airy hot spot with bar scene & happy hours, crafting a menu of Asian-fusion fare & sushi.
Laid-back hangout for burgers & Latin comfort foods with global beers, wine & a sidewalk cafe.
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Cerveteca
523 Rose AveLaid-back hangout for burgers & Latin comfort foods with global beers, wine & a sidewalk cafe.
Locally sourced, organic vegan food & drinks served in a bright, spacious cafe with patio seating.
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Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveLocally sourced, organic vegan food & drinks served in a bright, spacious cafe with patio seating.
Cereal art covers the walls of this snug cafe offering a creative breakfast & lunch menu.
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Flake
513 Rose AveCereal art covers the walls of this snug cafe offering a creative breakfast & lunch menu.
Famous Bulletproof Coffee by Dave Asprey, purported to provide cognitive benefits in addition to a cleaner, longer-lasting coffee buzz.
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Bulletproof Cafe Santa Monica
3110 Main StFamous Bulletproof Coffee by Dave Asprey, purported to provide cognitive benefits in addition to a cleaner, longer-lasting coffee buzz.
Essentials
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Entertainment & Activities
Free workouts with weights or with hanging gymnastic rings, climbing ropes, a balance beam, and pull up bars.
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Venice Muscle Beach
1800 Ocean Front WalkFree workouts with weights or with hanging gymnastic rings, climbing ropes, a balance beam, and pull up bars.
Sightseeing
Venice Sign
1501 Main StreetFamous hanging sign that's lit up at night.
Shopping
Tons of boutique fashion stores and restaurants on this famous Venice boulevard.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardTons of boutique fashion stores and restaurants on this famous Venice boulevard.