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Enjoy an amazing coffee, soaking in the Venice vibe at eclectic, fun motorbike / surf hangout.
185 locals recommend
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Enjoy an amazing coffee, soaking in the Venice vibe at eclectic, fun motorbike / surf hangout.
you can tell I like coffee...!
for the coffee purist, the line is worth the wait. Right on Abbott Kinney Blvd (hipster hotspot).
394 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvdyou can tell I like coffee...!
for the coffee purist, the line is worth the wait. Right on Abbott Kinney Blvd (hipster hotspot).
New York Bagel & Deli
2216 Wilshire Blvdclose bagels
fun biker hangout, seafood place, overlooking County Line surf spot (border of Ventura County)
122 locals recommend
Neptune's Net
42505 CA-1fun biker hangout, seafood place, overlooking County Line surf spot (border of Ventura County)
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvdeclectic menu, cool vibe.
reservation required
Sunny Grill
12035 Venice Blvd.local 'go to' spot for healthy takeout
Venice Grind Coffee Company
12224 Venice Boulevardlocal coffee house
Montana Avenue
Montana Avenueton of great restaurants and stores along this strip
stop for brunch, lunch on your way to the beach (drive all the way to beach and park).
The Counter burger, Zabies (healthy mediterranean), and more.
Ocean Park Boulevard
Ocean Park Boulevardstop for brunch, lunch on your way to the beach (drive all the way to beach and park).
The Counter burger, Zabies (healthy mediterranean), and more.
casual breakfast place, good food. busy but they turn tables over quickly
53 locals recommend
Cafe Buna
552 Washington Blvdcasual breakfast place, good food. busy but they turn tables over quickly
family favorite. VAST menu.
next to "Mother's Beach" in the Marina (paddle boarding in calm water)
494 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía Marinafamily favorite. VAST menu.
next to "Mother's Beach" in the Marina (paddle boarding in calm water)
recently revamped, hip new area of Venice. home to great restaurants including Cafe Gratitude, Rose Cafe, & Superba.
20 locals recommend
Rose Avenue
Rose Avenuerecently revamped, hip new area of Venice. home to great restaurants including Cafe Gratitude, Rose Cafe, & Superba.
pricey but casual for brunch. Ocean views in Shutters on the Beach classic hotel
8 locals recommend
Coast
1 Pico Blvdpricey but casual for brunch. Ocean views in Shutters on the Beach classic hotel
Mastro's Ocean Club
18412 Pacific Coast HwySightseeing
High end shopping for the discerning hipster and great restaurants. Great people watching in the heart of Venice.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardHigh end shopping for the discerning hipster and great restaurants. Great people watching in the heart of Venice.
You've seen it in countless movies. Hippies, artists, homeless people, beer, beach shops, artists... Take 3 minutes or 3 hours, it's always a scene.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkYou've seen it in countless movies. Hippies, artists, homeless people, beer, beach shops, artists... Take 3 minutes or 3 hours, it's always a scene.
family fun, old skool rollercoaster, big wheel, great views of the bay.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pierfamily fun, old skool rollercoaster, big wheel, great views of the bay.
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast Hwynearby hike with great views of the bay and Santa Monica
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rdgreat hiking
james dean/rebel without a cause
great views
Dell Avenue
Dell Avenueclassic venice canals - network of small canals and bridges
Leo Carrillo State Park
35000 Pacific Coast Hwyless crowds than malibu but easily accessible beach
celebrities and motorcycles. if that's your thing. You may see Jay Leno
11 locals recommend
Rock Store
30354 Mulholland Hwycelebrities and motorcycles. if that's your thing. You may see Jay Leno
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardShopping
Once you've managed to park, every store you can imagine is here
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeOnce you've managed to park, every store you can imagine is here
good coffee (cafecito organico-grab a "bulletproof" butter coffee to kick start your day), great restaurants and chill vibe. Close to famous Surfrider Beach (walkable, be careful crossing!)
195 locals recommend
Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek Rdgood coffee (cafecito organico-grab a "bulletproof" butter coffee to kick start your day), great restaurants and chill vibe. Close to famous Surfrider Beach (walkable, be careful crossing!)
Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th Stupmarket shopping and good food
younger neighborhood than Santa Monica proper, bordering Venice. Top restaurants, shops, bars including Urth Caffe, La Vecchia, M Street Kitchen
105 locals recommend
Main Street Santa Monica
Main Streetyounger neighborhood than Santa Monica proper, bordering Venice. Top restaurants, shops, bars including Urth Caffe, La Vecchia, M Street Kitchen
Essentials
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.every Sunday 9a-2p
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvdnearby organic shopping
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdArts & Culture
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Drbeautiful building, views and sculptures
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Avemusic and art
check out what's on. all kinds of conventions including LA Auto show, in amazing space
http://www.lacclink.com/calendar
349 locals recommend
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa Stcheck out what's on. all kinds of conventions including LA Auto show, in amazing space
http://www.lacclink.com/calendar
Entertainment & Activities
"happiest place on earth"...aside from Denmark, according to the latest polls
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr"happiest place on earth"...aside from Denmark, according to the latest polls
some of the best, most extreme (and some not so) rollercoasters in the world. only 40 minutes without traffic
716 locals recommend
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwysome of the best, most extreme (and some not so) rollercoasters in the world. only 40 minutes without traffic
can't go wrong here. and if the timing's right, I recommend Halloween Horror Nights - it's an absolute blast!
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plazacan't go wrong here. and if the timing's right, I recommend Halloween Horror Nights - it's an absolute blast!
Parks & Nature
aside from the surf (which can be world class if crowded), it's fun to watch and sunbath. classic malibu crowd
56 locals recommend
Malibu Surfrider Beach
aside from the surf (which can be world class if crowded), it's fun to watch and sunbath. classic malibu crowd
if you want a quieter beach experience in beautiful scenery
7 locals recommend
El Pescador State Beach
32860 Pacific Coast Hwyif you want a quieter beach experience in beautiful scenery
Parker Mesa Overlook
Paseo Miramar Trail