The Best of Venice & Santa Monica, steps from the beach!

DINING

  • Heavy Handed (smash burgers, Main St.)

  • The Win-Dow (smash burgers, Rose Ave.)

  • Gnarwhal (coffee, Main St.)

  • Gjusta (all day cafe, Sunset Ave.)

  • Gjelina (farm to table, Abbot Kinney Blvd.)

  • Fig Tree Cafe (brunch, VB boardwalk)

  • Dudley Market (crudo, tapas, VB boardwalk)

  • Chulita (upscale Mexican, Rose Ave.)

  • The Firehouse (breakfast, Golds Gym fave, Rose Ave.)

  • The Galley (old school chops/seafood, Main St.)

  • RVR (modern izakaya, Abbout Kinney Blvd.)

  • La Cabana (Mexican, Rose Ave)

  • Hinano Cafe (burger bar, Washington Blvd.)

  • Perry’s on the Beach (beach cafe, Santa Monica boardwalk)

SHOPPING

  • Davy Jones’ Locker (bodega/liquor store, grilled kebabs daily, Navy St.)

  • Abbot Kinney Blvd. (fashion!)

  • Vin on Rose/Fromagerie (wine/cheese shop, Rose Ave.)

  • Whole Foods (grocery, Rose & Lincoln)

RANDOM & RAD

  • Venice Beach Boardwalk/skate park

  • Santa Monica Pier

  • Metro Bike rentals - closest kiosk Rose Ave/Ocean Front Walk Iapp download required)

  • Surfspots: Ocean Park, Bay Street, VB breakwater