Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
All night happy hour every day in the bar area - great food and cocktails.
153 recommandé par les habitants
Chaya
110 Navy StAll night happy hour every day in the bar area - great food and cocktails.
Great outdoor patio. They also offer a bottomless champagne brunch on the weekends.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Areal Restaurant
2820 Main StreetGreat outdoor patio. They also offer a bottomless champagne brunch on the weekends.
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Reservation recommended for breakfast on the weekend. Try the morning bun and pretzel croissant from the bakery!
85 recommandé par les habitants
M Street Kitchen
2000 Main StGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Reservation recommended for breakfast on the weekend. Try the morning bun and pretzel croissant from the bakery!
La Vecchia Cucina
2654 Main StGood Italian food, decent prices.
Awesome Japanese food, great menu, BYOB with no corkage fee (there is a liquor store directly across the street). Can get crowded at night on weekends.
2915 Main St
2915 Main StreetAwesome Japanese food, great menu, BYOB with no corkage fee (there is a liquor store directly across the street). Can get crowded at night on weekends.
Great local breakfast spot... big portions, walking distance, and the check comes with fresh baked cookies.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Sauce on Ocean
1541 Ocean AvenueGreat local breakfast spot... big portions, walking distance, and the check comes with fresh baked cookies.
Very trendy and good Abbot Kinney restaurant. Reservations required in advance.
1062 recommandé par les habitants
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdVery trendy and good Abbot Kinney restaurant. Reservations required in advance.
Check out Oscar's Cerveteca next door for brunch... great food, try the patatas bravas.
192 recommandé par les habitants
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveCheck out Oscar's Cerveteca next door for brunch... great food, try the patatas bravas.
Take-away omusubi on Main St... very popular, excellent for a snack, and definitely worth trying.
161 recommandé par les habitants
Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdTake-away omusubi on Main St... very popular, excellent for a snack, and definitely worth trying.
Greens up! Salads
912 Montana AveQuick and easy design your own salad spot
Main Squeeze
2727 Main StLocal fresh juice shop
Seafood restaurant with a large menu and a lobster special Mon-Thurs. Kid-friendly/a little bit touristy. Also has a patio on the side with a good happy hour and nice ambiance (fire pits)
76 recommandé par les habitants
Enterprise Fish Co.
174 Kinney StSeafood restaurant with a large menu and a lobster special Mon-Thurs. Kid-friendly/a little bit touristy. Also has a patio on the side with a good happy hour and nice ambiance (fire pits)
A local favorite take-out Mexican spot! Even the simple things like a bean and cheese burrito are amazing.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Holy Guacamole
2906 Main StA local favorite take-out Mexican spot! Even the simple things like a bean and cheese burrito are amazing.
Festive Mexican restaurant, also has a happy hour.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Lula Cocina Mexicana
2720 Main StFestive Mexican restaurant, also has a happy hour.
Drinks & Nightlife
On the boardwalk - fun hangout for a sunny day and great for people watching. Try the soft pretzel!
52 recommandé par les habitants
The Sidewalk Cafe
1401 Ocean Front WalkOn the boardwalk - fun hangout for a sunny day and great for people watching. Try the soft pretzel!
Lively bar scene at night, as well as champagne brunch scene on weekends.
80 recommandé par les habitants
Brick + Mortar
2435 Main StLively bar scene at night, as well as champagne brunch scene on weekends.
Outdoor patio with a great ambiance. Live music some nights. Happy hour daily from 5-8pm (half off dinner menu & drink specials). Lively night/weekend scene with bars upstairs/downstairs inside.
83 recommandé par les habitants
Basement Tavern
2640 Main StOutdoor patio with a great ambiance. Live music some nights. Happy hour daily from 5-8pm (half off dinner menu & drink specials). Lively night/weekend scene with bars upstairs/downstairs inside.
Everything Else
Good produce/food, and kid friendly (petting zoo/pony ride)
162 recommandé par les habitants
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StGood produce/food, and kid friendly (petting zoo/pony ride)
Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdClosest supermarket
Wells Fargo ATM
Closest ATM, only steps away!
Wells Fargo Bank
900 Montana AveNearest bank, walking distance
Sit Still
255 Main StCasual & affordable hair salon, walking distance
Reasonably priced massages, easy to make reservations.
12 recommandé par les habitants
The Massage Place
245 Main StReasonably priced massages, easy to make reservations.
Sparky's Frozen Yogurt Shop
3110 Main StreetMost entertaining yogurt shop owner in town.
Closest self-serve frozen yogurt, walking distance, located next to Sidewalk Café on the boardwalk,
Boardwalk Yogurt
215 Ocean Front WalkClosest self-serve frozen yogurt, walking distance, located next to Sidewalk Café on the boardwalk,
Recently renovated upscale mall with Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom. Rooftop has several good restaurants (Sonoma Wine Garden, Xengo). Exit the mall on the North side and you're on the 3rd promenade.
178 recommandé par les habitants
Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica PlaceRecently renovated upscale mall with Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom. Rooftop has several good restaurants (Sonoma Wine Garden, Xengo). Exit the mall on the North side and you're on the 3rd promenade.
Essentials
Good for groceries & already prepared food to pick-up (extensive options). Groceries are on the pricey side.
1701 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdGood for groceries & already prepared food to pick-up (extensive options). Groceries are on the pricey side.
Basic groceries & pharmacy. Not an extensive selection but very convenient.
76 recommandé par les habitants
CVS
255 Main StBasic groceries & pharmacy. Not an extensive selection but very convenient.
Small local grocery store with fresh produce and natural food selection. Also has a fresh juice bar in the back.
42 recommandé par les habitants
One Life Natural Foods
3001 Main StreetSmall local grocery store with fresh produce and natural food selection. Also has a fresh juice bar in the back.
Arts & Culture
Nearby dine-in movie theatre in new complex with various restaurants (tickets must be purchased in advance online).
198 recommandé par les habitants
AMC DINE-IN Marina 6
13455 Maxella AveNearby dine-in movie theatre in new complex with various restaurants (tickets must be purchased in advance online).
Free concerts on Thurs nights at 7pm starting 7/10! Bring a blanket, food, beverages (very discreetly) and a sweater to picnic on the sand. http://santamonicapier.org/twilightconcerts/
2744 recommandé par les habitants
Jetée de Santa Monica
200 Santa Monica PierFree concerts on Thurs nights at 7pm starting 7/10! Bring a blanket, food, beverages (very discreetly) and a sweater to picnic on the sand. http://santamonicapier.org/twilightconcerts/
Trendy street lined with unique and artsy shops, clothing stores, restaurants, bars. First Friday of every month check it out at night, street is lined with food trucks and very lively w/ bar-goers.
1065 recommandé par les habitants
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardTrendy street lined with unique and artsy shops, clothing stores, restaurants, bars. First Friday of every month check it out at night, street is lined with food trucks and very lively w/ bar-goers.
Sightseeing
Enjoy the awesome sunset view from the rooftop over Venice beach with a great cocktail. Bring a sweater in case it's windy.
248 recommandé par les habitants
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveEnjoy the awesome sunset view from the rooftop over Venice beach with a great cocktail. Bring a sweater in case it's windy.