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great new restaurant. BBQ, smoked meats, great salads & calamari tacos
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clutch
427 Lincoln Blvdgreat new restaurant. BBQ, smoked meats, great salads & calamari tacos
So yummy unique cuisine worth checking out for lunch or dinner
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Superba Snack Bar
So yummy unique cuisine worth checking out for lunch or dinner
Bar and German style Brats! Newly redone. cool spot, great atmosphere.
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdBar and German style Brats! Newly redone. cool spot, great atmosphere.
very California culture infused restaurant & concept! Very unique super delicious (don't forget dessert!). A must try
488 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Avevery California culture infused restaurant & concept! Very unique super delicious (don't forget dessert!). A must try
Atmosphere is not the most amazing, but their bunch menu is hands down my favorite. If you're gluten free you will love it too. So many great options for everyone. Very extensive menu
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Buna
552 Washington BlvdAtmosphere is not the most amazing, but their bunch menu is hands down my favorite. If you're gluten free you will love it too. So many great options for everyone. Very extensive menu
one of our favorite brunch spots. Also amazing for the worlds most unique burgers. California Roll burger anyone? SO WORTH A TRY!
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
26 Beach
3100 Washington Blvdone of our favorite brunch spots. Also amazing for the worlds most unique burgers. California Roll burger anyone? SO WORTH A TRY!
incredible drinks and a menu to impress. You chose how many courses you'd like and leave the rest up to the experts. We love this place!
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvdincredible drinks and a menu to impress. You chose how many courses you'd like and leave the rest up to the experts. We love this place!
Delicious traditional mexican food, great atmosphere & made at your table guacamole
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cabaña
738 Rose AveDelicious traditional mexican food, great atmosphere & made at your table guacamole
a locals spot! great for coffee, tea, juice and light lunch or breakfast
220 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington Blvda locals spot! great for coffee, tea, juice and light lunch or breakfast
Named one of LA's best restaurants. Italian, amazing and yes, pricey.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bobo Venice
5 Dudley AvenueNamed one of LA's best restaurants. Italian, amazing and yes, pricey.
half price breakfast from 8am-9am. right on the beach, good food, wide variety
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fig Tree
431 Ocean Front Walkhalf price breakfast from 8am-9am. right on the beach, good food, wide variety
some of the best food on the beach. almost always busy- for a reason! A lively spot to meet some locals
321 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Commons Ale House
129 Broadwaysome of the best food on the beach. almost always busy- for a reason! A lively spot to meet some locals
We love this place for their weekday $5 lunch specials. Also fun for a small bite and drinks in the evening
199 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdWe love this place for their weekday $5 lunch specials. Also fun for a small bite and drinks in the evening
a nice indoor/outdoor brunch place. Also good for nighttime drinks
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Areal Restaurant
2820 Main Streeta nice indoor/outdoor brunch place. Also good for nighttime drinks
Super fresh Malibu Seafood is a great spot for a quick lunch
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1Super fresh Malibu Seafood is a great spot for a quick lunch
Restaurant, Beach, Sightseeing all in one. This is a great place to spend all morning. I recommend their inside a coconut pina coladas.
267 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyRestaurant, Beach, Sightseeing all in one. This is a great place to spend all morning. I recommend their inside a coconut pina coladas.
Looking for a romantic dinner with great food and a gorgeous view? This is it. $$$
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lobster
1602 Ocean AveLooking for a romantic dinner with great food and a gorgeous view? This is it. $$$
One of the hottest restaurants in LA. Call for a reservation.
1062 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdOne of the hottest restaurants in LA. Call for a reservation.
From the owners of Gjelina, Gjusta bakery is brand new and noteworthy! outdoor and indoor seating. Snacks, dessert, lunch, coffee and juices
447 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveFrom the owners of Gjelina, Gjusta bakery is brand new and noteworthy! outdoor and indoor seating. Snacks, dessert, lunch, coffee and juices
Shopping
lifestyle and design shop with items from Raen, a local sunglasses label; pottery by the artist Luna García; and salts from Hepp’s, a company in Venice.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Golden State
1916 Lincoln Blvdlifestyle and design shop with items from Raen, a local sunglasses label; pottery by the artist Luna García; and salts from Hepp’s, a company in Venice.
suuuper cool place to get inspired if you like interiors and vintage things. LOVE this place
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mart Collective
1600 Lincoln Blvdsuuuper cool place to get inspired if you like interiors and vintage things. LOVE this place
If you need something you forgot, household, apparel, jewelry, bedding, kids. This is a great spot to find something inexpensive
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ross Dress for Less
1400 Lincoln BlvdIf you need something you forgot, household, apparel, jewelry, bedding, kids. This is a great spot to find something inexpensive
beautiful apparel and accessories for women. one of Rebecca's favorites
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Planet Blue
2940 Main Stbeautiful apparel and accessories for women. one of Rebecca's favorites
This Planet Blue location has Mens & Womens. super California style apparel
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Planet Blue
2940 Main StThis Planet Blue location has Mens & Womens. super California style apparel
Outdoor shopping and dining center in Malibu
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cross Creek Road
Cross Creek RoadOutdoor shopping and dining center in Malibu
The famed Third Street Promenade is for walkers only, no driving. You'll find everything from the Apple store to Kitson here. whats unique? the street performers. Many get discovered here.
1595 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeThe famed Third Street Promenade is for walkers only, no driving. You'll find everything from the Apple store to Kitson here. whats unique? the street performers. Many get discovered here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveHip new wine bar and tapas
Everything Else
Super yummy juices and almond based drinks. We love this place
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moon Juice
507 Rose AveSuper yummy juices and almond based drinks. We love this place
One of the best Farmers Markets with great food to sample, breakfast items to eat, Merchants for textiles and food. Open Sunday only 9:30am-1pm.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StOne of the best Farmers Markets with great food to sample, breakfast items to eat, Merchants for textiles and food. Open Sunday only 9:30am-1pm.
$20 for a mani pedi with great massaging chairs- worth every penny
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toe Heaven Spa
2814 Main St$20 for a mani pedi with great massaging chairs- worth every penny
If you want an excellent new hairstyle this is THE place on the westside. Explore Montana ave while you're over there. So many good things to uncover.
Luxelab Salon
1408 Montana AveIf you want an excellent new hairstyle this is THE place on the westside. Explore Montana ave while you're over there. So many good things to uncover.
a great yoga studio with a class to suit every level
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
YogaWorks Montana Ave
1426 Montana Avea great yoga studio with a class to suit every level
Essentials
Our favorite place to get it all groceries, juices, fresh always ready hot & cold food bars, international prepared cuisine. pick steaks or seafood and have it cooked for you while waiting at wine bar
1701 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdOur favorite place to get it all groceries, juices, fresh always ready hot & cold food bars, international prepared cuisine. pick steaks or seafood and have it cooked for you while waiting at wine bar
a smaller, local version of Whole Foods Market
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One Life Natural Foods
3001 Main Streeta smaller, local version of Whole Foods Market
Sightseeing
a more secluded, cliff-side beach. One of our favorite places to go. Definitely worth the drive. Stop in Malibu on your way back!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Capitan State Beach
a more secluded, cliff-side beach. One of our favorite places to go. Definitely worth the drive. Stop in Malibu on your way back!
Check out Malibu State Lagoon. Always a nice experience..
Adamson House Museum is right next door also.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laguna de Malibú
3835 Cross Creek RdCheck out Malibu State Lagoon. Always a nice experience..
Adamson House Museum is right next door also.
The museum takes the visitor from the early Chumash Indian era through the Spanish California culture. Here is an excellent opportunity to relive the genteel and romantic ranching days of the famed ..
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adamson House Museum
23200 Pacific Coast HwyThe museum takes the visitor from the early Chumash Indian era through the Spanish California culture. Here is an excellent opportunity to relive the genteel and romantic ranching days of the famed ..
One of the best places to view the Hollywood sign from. Get a view of the Reservoir, the sign, and all of LA on a clear day.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Lago Hollywood
3160 Canyon Lake DrOne of the best places to view the Hollywood sign from. Get a view of the Reservoir, the sign, and all of LA on a clear day.
Check out the Observatory at one of the largest urban parks in North America.
4367 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdCheck out the Observatory at one of the largest urban parks in North America.
a virtual circus- the place to get your souvenirs, gawk at people & street performers, check out Muscle Beach, the Venice Beach skate park and of course the beautiful Pacific.
815 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front Walka virtual circus- the place to get your souvenirs, gawk at people & street performers, check out Muscle Beach, the Venice Beach skate park and of course the beautiful Pacific.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Monica's newest park. Beautiful water features, landscaping and lighting at night. Fun for all ages. Including a play area for kids
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Tongva
1615 Ocean AveSanta Monica's newest park. Beautiful water features, landscaping and lighting at night. Fun for all ages. Including a play area for kids