Guidebook for Venice
Everything Else
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdGreat brunch!
Take a morning stroll for two blocks and grab a great, healthy, smoothie!
14 locals recommend
Locali Healthy Convenience
701 Lincoln BlvdTake a morning stroll for two blocks and grab a great, healthy, smoothie!
Do your shopping or grab a nosh - an easy bike ride or stroll from our house.
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdDo your shopping or grab a nosh - an easy bike ride or stroll from our house.
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front Walka must see, get ready for a very eclectic scene!
A hidden gem on the crazy boardwalk. Independent bookstore, very well curated selection of books. Escape the madness of the scene just outside the door by tucking away in here for a bit...
23 locals recommend
Small World Books
1407 Ocean Front WalkA hidden gem on the crazy boardwalk. Independent bookstore, very well curated selection of books. Escape the madness of the scene just outside the door by tucking away in here for a bit...
Forget your razor? Need more sunscreen? Rite Aid, 1/2 block from the house. Also, Ralph's grocery store is right next door (it's claim to fame is having had THE BIG LEBOWSKI film here!)
177 locals recommend
Rite Aid
888 Lincoln BlvdForget your razor? Need more sunscreen? Rite Aid, 1/2 block from the house. Also, Ralph's grocery store is right next door (it's claim to fame is having had THE BIG LEBOWSKI film here!)
Small boutique dedicated to this arena and the California lifestyle. Great place to pick up a gift or momento from your visit to Venice Beach!
47 locals recommend
The Golden State
1916 Lincoln BlvdSmall boutique dedicated to this arena and the California lifestyle. Great place to pick up a gift or momento from your visit to Venice Beach!
Jet lagged? Or need to work out the kinks? This is a great massage place, easy to book or even walk in. $45 for hour massage, $65 for 90 minutes.
10 locals recommend
LAMAI THAI MASSAGE
1350 Abbot Kinney BlvdJet lagged? Or need to work out the kinks? This is a great massage place, easy to book or even walk in. $45 for hour massage, $65 for 90 minutes.
Ride along the bike path from Venice to Santa Monica pier, stop along the way for a cocktail on the boardwalk or Shutters, end with a stroll on the pier and a ride on the ferris wheel.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierRide along the bike path from Venice to Santa Monica pier, stop along the way for a cocktail on the boardwalk or Shutters, end with a stroll on the pier and a ride on the ferris wheel.
Food Scene
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdOne of the best restaurants in the city. Be sure to reserve!
Our own greasy spoon! Half a block from the house, great for a good, cheap breakfast, lunch or dinner. Yummy milkshakes!
42 locals recommend
Cafe' 50'S
838 Lincoln BoulevardOur own greasy spoon! Half a block from the house, great for a good, cheap breakfast, lunch or dinner. Yummy milkshakes!
Celadon
13364 Washington BlvdOrder great thai and enjoy al fresco on the deck!
Wabi on Rose
512 F Rose AveSushi, dine out on Abbot Kinney or order delivery!
Stroll famous Abbot Kinney Blvd and grab a coffee from these connoisseurs of the bean. Their affogato is to die for!
394 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdStroll famous Abbot Kinney Blvd and grab a coffee from these connoisseurs of the bean. Their affogato is to die for!
To get a true, old-school Venice vibe, take a quick stroll or bike ride to grab a cappuccino at this joint. Sit outside on a bench and watch the scene on Rose Avenue.
300 locals recommend
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveTo get a true, old-school Venice vibe, take a quick stroll or bike ride to grab a cappuccino at this joint. Sit outside on a bench and watch the scene on Rose Avenue.
Real Italian food and service, super casual, loads of seating and no attitude! This is our go to on Rose, especially for brunch! Very family friendly as well if you have kids...
34 locals recommend
Hostaria Del Piccolo
512 Rose AvenueReal Italian food and service, super casual, loads of seating and no attitude! This is our go to on Rose, especially for brunch! Very family friendly as well if you have kids...
Great vegetarian food, even for non vegans! If you can get past the silly names of dishes on the menu (I AM HUMBLE; I AM RENEWED), the food and drinks are really yummy!
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveGreat vegetarian food, even for non vegans! If you can get past the silly names of dishes on the menu (I AM HUMBLE; I AM RENEWED), the food and drinks are really yummy!
Drinks & Nightlife
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdYummy sausages and beer! Skol!
Watch the sunset from this hidden rooftop bar that offers spectacular views of the boardwalk below, the hills to the north and east and the ocean to the west. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
248 locals recommend
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveWatch the sunset from this hidden rooftop bar that offers spectacular views of the boardwalk below, the hills to the north and east and the ocean to the west. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
Entertainment & Activities
The closest park. There is a basketball court, soccer field and playground. On Sunday evenings in the summer, take a stroll over and grab a bite from the food trucks that congregate.
Oakwood Recreation Center
767 California AveThe closest park. There is a basketball court, soccer field and playground. On Sunday evenings in the summer, take a stroll over and grab a bite from the food trucks that congregate.
Stroll east of Lincoln for a great playground, tennis courts and huge park.
16 locals recommend
Penmar Recreation Center
1341 Lake StStroll east of Lincoln for a great playground, tennis courts and huge park.