Jorgen’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Venice beach has always been a home to Bohemians, hippies, skaters and surfers. From the Skatepark to the Boardwalk and the Canals, Venice has a deep history with its community. Backyard skate bowls, concrete plazas covered in graffiti, to the palm trees, beach cruisers, and the street artists, Venice really has it all. Just minutes to everything....check it out.
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Venice
Venice beach has always been a home to Bohemians, hippies, skaters and surfers. From the Skatepark to the Boardwalk and the Canals, Venice has a deep history with its community. Backyard skate bowls, concrete plazas covered in graffiti, to the palm trees, beach cruisers, and the street artists, Venice really has it all. Just minutes to everything....check it out.
Sightseeing
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front WalkStroll and get lost amongst the luxurious house set against the Venice Canals.
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Canales de Venecia
Stroll and get lost amongst the luxurious house set against the Venice Canals.
City/town information
Ever heard to Route 66? That's actually Santa Monica Blvd that ends at the Pier in Santa Monica. Check out the Promenade, the shopping, the famous Pier, the beach and all the eateries. Don't miss! Just a short drive away.
3-4 miles away
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Santa Monica
Ever heard to Route 66? That's actually Santa Monica Blvd that ends at the Pier in Santa Monica. Check out the Promenade, the shopping, the famous Pier, the beach and all the eateries. Don't miss! Just a short drive away.
3-4 miles away
Just minutes away, near the Canals, the Marina has wonderful bike paths and picnic areas. From boats, shopping to the docks, it has its own "life".
2-miles away
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Marina del Rey
Just minutes away, near the Canals, the Marina has wonderful bike paths and picnic areas. From boats, shopping to the docks, it has its own "life".
2-miles away
A cute and quaint town, Culver City is a lovely city with a thriving downtown with lots of eateries.
3-4 miles away
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Culver City
A cute and quaint town, Culver City is a lovely city with a thriving downtown with lots of eateries.
3-4 miles away
A 20-30 minutes drive up PCH, great spot for beach goers and surfing. Check the traffic before you venture out.
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Malibu
A 20-30 minutes drive up PCH, great spot for beach goers and surfing. Check the traffic before you venture out.
Food scene
A great morning hotspot for coffee. MUST.
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Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveA great morning hotspot for coffee. MUST.
Avocado toast and morning lattes! Just a few blocks away.
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Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdAvocado toast and morning lattes! Just a few blocks away.
Literally up the street on Lincoln. Lavender lattes -- oh yum!
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Flowerboy Project
816 Lincoln BlvdLiterally up the street on Lincoln. Lavender lattes -- oh yum!
The best spot for margaritas! Just a few blocks away. Easy walk.
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Casablanca
220 Lincoln BlvdThe best spot for margaritas! Just a few blocks away. Easy walk.
Literally up the street. Walk there, grab a beer, fries and hot dog. Favorite on a Friday and for groups.
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Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdLiterally up the street. Walk there, grab a beer, fries and hot dog. Favorite on a Friday and for groups.
Finding a table at Butchers is rare but once you do....crab cakes, matcha latte, avocado toast, pizzas...oh my!
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The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney BoulevardFinding a table at Butchers is rare but once you do....crab cakes, matcha latte, avocado toast, pizzas...oh my!
Gjusta
320 Sunset AvePricey but great food. Fun spot for breakfast.
Book a table! Rare you will find a table if you just walk up. Great gourmet pizza, cute patio and hot spot. Not interested in dining? Then grab a slice at the pizza counter next door, stand curbside and eat like you're New York.
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Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney BlvdBook a table! Rare you will find a table if you just walk up. Great gourmet pizza, cute patio and hot spot. Not interested in dining? Then grab a slice at the pizza counter next door, stand curbside and eat like you're New York.
One of the loveliest patios in Venice, book ahead of time, great for dinner. Ask to sit in the garden/patio. Pricey. Vegan. But worth it.
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Plant Food + Wine
300 Abbot Kinney BlvdOne of the loveliest patios in Venice, book ahead of time, great for dinner. Ask to sit in the garden/patio. Pricey. Vegan. But worth it.
Best Vegan Pizza hands down! A favorite; truffle pizza.
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Double Zero
1700 Lincoln BlvdBest Vegan Pizza hands down! A favorite; truffle pizza.
Spanish Lattes. Pasteries. Long lines (haha). At the border of Santa Monica and Venice on Main Street, about 2 blocks from the beach, this is a favorite local spot.
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Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StSpanish Lattes. Pasteries. Long lines (haha). At the border of Santa Monica and Venice on Main Street, about 2 blocks from the beach, this is a favorite local spot.
Local spot for Great Coffee, Cool bikes Wide open floorplan Outdoor seating
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Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Local spot for Great Coffee, Cool bikes Wide open floorplan Outdoor seating
Zinqué is new to this location but not new to the LA scene. Open airy space, plenty of outside seating, lots of parking, walking distance from the Venice Hideaway, great food, fireplace… you can never go wrong with Zinqué.
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Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdZinqué is new to this location but not new to the LA scene. Open airy space, plenty of outside seating, lots of parking, walking distance from the Venice Hideaway, great food, fireplace… you can never go wrong with Zinqué.
Shopping Experience
It’s not just a “mall”, it’s an experience! Park upstairs near Eataly and start from there. Browse the stores and check out the LA scene. Make your way downstairs to the Tesla showroom, Apple Store, sit in the courtyard and enjoy live music. The space is open, airy, bright and all around very chic LA.
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Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdIt’s not just a “mall”, it’s an experience! Park upstairs near Eataly and start from there. Browse the stores and check out the LA scene. Make your way downstairs to the Tesla showroom, Apple Store, sit in the courtyard and enjoy live music. The space is open, airy, bright and all around very chic LA.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Public scooters and bikes available.
Don't feel like walking or driving, jump on a scooter or bike. The City of LA (Venice) has them available everywhere along Lincoln and near the grocery stores.
Antes de que te vayas
Restaurants
Venice is a highly popular area! Be sure to book a table or use a booking app (like OpenTable, Yelp) to book a table before you go. Places do book up.
Qué debes empacar
Beach
As our guests, we have beach towels, beach chairs, a surf board and boogie board. However before you venture off to the beach, plan plan plan. From flip flops to sunscreen, water bottles, food, to sun hats or caps, light jacket or shawl. The weather can change since it is the beach. Also take some cash or your credit card for parking at the beach. If you want to walk to the beach, walk westbound on Lake past Lincoln traveling on Brooks past Abbot Kinney, and you will hit the beach. 10-15 minute walk.
Formas de ahorrar
Parking Tickets
Although we have plenty of parking outside our house (albeit overnight parking permit), if there's an important advice I can give to travelers, read the street signs! Venice is a part of the City of LA -- which is notorious for parking tickets. So anywhere you go, make sure to read the signs and put money on the meter.