By: Hannah Kurian, Tierra Booth By: Hannah Kurian, Tierra Booth | February 17, 2023 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Feature,
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With all of its quintissentially L.A. quirks, Venice Beach is the ultimate Los Angeles neighborhood. In addition to the tourist hubs, you'll find the intersection of art, skate, tech, food and wellness. Read on for the ultimate guide to Venice.
Website / 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd 90291
Gjelina offers delicious handcrafted meals for any time of the day. If you’re going for breakfast, make sure to try out their lemon buckwheat ricotta pancakes, squash blossom omelet or the ham and cheese panini. During lunch, you can check out the charcuterie board, lamb burger or saffron spaghetti. If you’ll be joining for dinner, you can try any of their pizza options, beef tartare, pork belly or the local black cod.
Website / 320 Sunset Ave 90291
Gjusta is a California bakery, deli, cafe and market that serves to deliver seasonal foods to the community. It offers a variety of food selections and has breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert menus. Some of their menu highlights are the breakfast burrito, salmon roe bagel, pepperoni olive pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, banana cream pie and carrot cake.
Website / 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd 90291
Latin for “happy” or “lucky”, Felix makes sure to deliver those feelings when serving its guests. Join them for an exquisite Italian cuisine experience with pasta selections like pappardelle, foglie ulivo,and rigatoni pomodoro and pizza selections such as margherita, diavola and cipollina.
Website / 2533 Lincoln Blvd 90291
This family-owned restaurant located in the heart of Venice brings Thai cuisine to the beach. You can enjoy signature selections such as the ping yang tod, larb if you’re looking for something with a kick, fried chicken sandwich, noodles and stir fry. Night + Market was built around the idea of bringing friends together over boldly-seasoned foods that inspire.
Website / 1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd 90291
The Tasting Kitchen is a contemporary Italian restaurant with New American aspects. If you’re a big pasta person, you can check out its wide range of options including the riso carnaroli, spaghetti al pomodoro, ravioli and others. They also have plenty of different white and red wines to choose from while enjoying your meal.
Website / 1697 Pacific Ave. 90291
Right across from the ocean, Hotel Erwin provides guests with all they will need for a beachside vacation including ocean view rooms with balconies and bikes, beach toys and towels, an in-house pizza spot, a premier rooftop lounge and breakfast bar.
The Ritz Carlton, Marina Del Rey
Website / 4375 Admiralty Way, 90292
With a prime location near the beach and just five miles from the airport, The Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey, offers waterfront dining and cabanas, a farm-to-table restaurant, a spa with marina views and more.
The Kinney Venice Beach
Website / 737 Washington Blvd. 90292
If you’re looking for an exciting vacation in Venice with friends, The Kinney’s friendly and fun staff and atmosphere will be the perfect fit. Featuring The Quad, a lounging courtyard complete with a bar, a fire-pit and games like ping pong, The Kinney is best for any party looking to party.
Website / 1209 Abbot Kinney Blvd. 90291
Offering a range of treatments from foot baths to sauna cycles as well as an in-house, plant-based and locally sourced cafe and an eco-friendly and POC-owned product selection, Den Mother maintains its commitments to sustainability, diversity and inclusion while providing comforting experiences.
Website / 1027 Abbot Kinney Blvd. 90291
With curated experiences and treatments fit for each guest, Spa Sophie by skin care therapist and esthetician Sophia Marzocchi offers facials inclusive of hydradermabrasion and LED light therapy alongside massages and waxes.
Website / 835 Lincoln Blvd. 90291
Combining Katonah, Iyengar and Vinyasa Yoga into its practice, Love Yoga aims to help guests become their best selves with workshops, mentorships, teacher training and retreats. It welcomes all levels to all five of their class varieties.
Website / 1801 Lincoln Blvd. 90291
Based in San Francisco and sourcing its products from local craftsmen, General Store’s second location in Los Angeles carries a wide selection of home goods, apparel, jewelry and apothecary items—all fitting a soft and elegant aesthetic that will perfectly fit into any home.
Website / 1100 Abbot Kinney Blvd. 90291
Described as an extension to her own closet, Heist by owner Nilou Ghodsi sources its unique items from both small and big designers ranging from international to domestic brands. Stop by the boutique to shop the specialized selection for yourself.
Website / 1227 Abbot Kinney Blvd. 90291
Burning Torch by designer Karyn Craven takes inspiration from nature and art to create both simple and fun pieces influenced by humanity and the world. It uses both fun touches like fringe and mismatched patterns, as well as classic fabrics and silhouettes.
Website / 1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd. 90291
The flagship store in Venice houses Ahlem’s best assortment of timeless frames suited for any occasion. The brand prides itself on its products’ quality, materials, craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability. Be sure to check it out if you’re looking for a new pair of glasses.
Website / 1409 Abbot Kinney Blvd. 90291
Opened in 1999, Burro carries a vast array of curated goods from unique and fun trinkets to handmade accessories. It truly is a warm and welcoming small business to shop or just browse in for fun. Aim to stop by if you’re in the area to pick up something small.
Website / 1107 Abbot Kinney Blvd. 90291
Founded by long-time female business partners, stylists and designers Emily Current and Meritt Elliot, The Great offers a selection of everything from loungewear to businesswear, in vintage-inspired silhouettes and floral patterns with something for everyone in the family.
Website / 24 Windward Ave 90291
Bringing a Hawaiian feel to Venice, Belle’s Beach House is the perfect place to get those island vibes and enjoy fresh cocktails and enjoy Hawaiian cuisine. Menu highlights include sushi rolls (salmon, spicy tuna, lobster and more), teriyaki cheeseburger and Hawaiian style filet.
Website / 1697 Pacific Ave 90291
If you’re searching for views of the ocean and looking for a good time, the High Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Erwin is where you should be headed. Self-described as the No. 1 beachside rooftop bar in all of Los Angeles, you can enjoy Venice-style pizza while sipping on their specially curated cocktails. What better way to enjoy yourself than with ocean views, good food and drinks?
Website / 822 Washington Blvd 90292
The Little Friend is Venice’s social spot where you are bound to make a friend during your visit. This bar has a variety of cocktails and food items to choose from along with enjoyable music. Try out some of their drinks such as The Passion made with 400 Conejos Mezcal or The Basic Bitch made with Fords Gin, Pamplemousse, lemon, grapefruit, ginger, and club soda. Add in some appetizers like the chips and guac, nachos or the falafel tacos.
Website / 2536 Lincoln Blvd 90291
The Lincoln offers classic cocktails and other notable beverages in an industrial-chic style bar. Throughout the week, they have themed nights like Tequila Tuesday, Whiskey Wednesday, and Saturday Sounds This bar is ideal for a fun late night out with friends.
Website / 52 Windward Ave 90291
Townhouse has been in Venice since 1915, making it the oldest saloon there. It has a speakeasy, as well as multiple live events throughout the year to make your visit memorable. You can also just enjoy the handcrafted cocktails and appetizers at the bar while jamming out to the music.
Website / 1302 Abbot Kinney Blvd 90291
An establishment part of Los Angeles’ LGBTQ history, Roosterfish is the place to have a good time. You’ll find local artwork, pool tables and excellent signature cocktails such as The Abbott made with mezcal , aquavit, celery, and lime; the Sunburn made with pineapple rum , house abernero-shrub, lime, pineapple, and amaro nonimo and Red Rooster made with rum, chamomile, cherry tomato, mint and lime.
Website / 1800 Ocean Front Walk 90291
It’s a place you have to visit at least once in your life: the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Spanning over two miles, you’ll discover ever-changing artwork along the Venice Art Walls, street performers, skateboarding, classic beach eats and tourist shopping.
Website / 1717 Lincoln Blvd. 90291
Inspired by the city’s culture in the late 1950s and 60s, The Venice West celebrates music and community with live shows alongside food and drinks with menu options ranging from fish and chips to flourless chocolate cake.
Website / 45 N Venice Blvd. 90291
Founded in 1975, the L.A. Louver gallery hosts exhibitions of unique contemporary art from a range of European and American artists. The distinct geometric architecture of the building itself alongside the individual and meaningful pieces on its interior are an experience you surely shouldn’t miss out on
Carroll Ct. & Eastern Canal Ct. 90293
If you’re searching for a vacation experience right in California, the Venice Canals offer a peaceful walk, mimicking the famous waterways of Europe. With stunning views of houses and sunsets from the bridges, the canals are the perfect place to relax and admire the city from.
Website / 52 Windward Ave. 90291
Step into history in The Del Monte. Established in 1915, it was a real speakeasy during the Prohibition era.and is now just downstairs of Townhouse where you can have drinks alongside a variety of entertainment, from DJ sets to comedy shows.
Website / 830 Lincoln Blvd. 90291
Known as one of the oldest female-owned tattoo studios in the nation, Ink Ink Tattoo is a small shop featuring two talented artists. Karina, the founder, has been tattooing for over three decades and specializes in detailed lettering and realistic portraits.
Website / 1116 Palms Blvd. 90291
The Mosaic Tile House— a beautiful 1940s bungalow turned experiential art piece— created by partners Cheri Pann and Gonzalo Duran is filled with sculptures and draped in stunningly unique tiles and whimsical objects like broken plates, mugs or tools. Take a walk through to truly step into another world full of life, imagination and color.
For exploring other parts of Los Angeles, check out our guides to Pasadena, Silver Lake, downtown, Malibu, Hollywood, Mid-City and West Adams, the Eastside, Santa Monica and the Pacific Palisades and Beverly Hills.
Photography by: Laura Huertas Photography