Tocaya Organica is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

1. Tocaya Organica

9.1
1715 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

F. B.F. Bastard: Fresh and flavorful Mexican in the kind of bright, airy space that makes you want to move to LA.

Trevor H.Trevor Hill: Quick, casual, and fresh. Taco Tuesday's 2-for-1 tacos applies to the 2 taco, 2 side, 1drink combo as well

Wondering F.Wondering Feet: Healthy locally sourced contemporary Mexican food! Delicious, love the quinoa & black beans bowl.

The Rose Venice is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

2. The Rose Venice

9.0
220 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
American Restaurant · Los Angeles · 183 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The patio is bright and airy, the morning libations are on point, and the menu features Jason Neroni's standout fare, including his critically acclaimed pastas. Read more.

Wondering F.Wondering Feet: One of the best French toasts we've had! Chilaquiles were pretty good too. Calm, chill ambiance for weekend breakfast around 9am.

Charles E.Charles Edge: Great brunch spot. They have heaters and covered patio. Try the Eggs Scandia if you like smoked salmon!

Venice Beach Wines is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

3. Venice Beach Wines

8.6
529 Rose Ave (at Rennie Ave), Venice, CA
Wine Bar · 43 tips and reviews

Josef S.Josef Szotten: Really lovely staff. It's such a small place but still felt great. Nice and intimate. Tasty wine.

Alexandra E.Alexandra E.: I almost don't want to leave a tip here so this place stays chill! Hidden gem on upcoming Rose Ave. Amazing wine and beer selection & cheese/charcuterie. Very Venice-ey. Awesome vibe & music. <3 <3!

Scott M.Scott Mc: Try the lambwich.

Salt Air is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

4. Salt Air

1616 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Don't overlook the fried fish skin chips with harissa or the bright green pea toast with ricotta. There's Gueuze on tap, and Brian Butler's cocktail list makes good use of beer and wine in drinks.

Owen W.Owen Ward: Excellent small plates with a beautiful bar area to hang out before or after dinner. Beer and wine selections are great, didn't try the "non-cocktail" cocktails. Try the octopus.

Pamala B.Pamala Buzick: Bouillabaisse is amazing.

First Friday on Abbot Kinney is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

5. First Friday on Abbot Kinney

7.8
Abbot Kinney Blvd (btw Venice Blvd and Main St), Venice, CA
Food Truck · 36 tips and reviews

Joseph C.Joseph C: PirozhkiLA Airstream Russian Pirozhki Food Truck every First Friday! Look for the bright Yellow Classic Pick-Up Truck Pulling this Airstream Food Truck! 💂🍴💙

Daniel Z.Daniel Zhu: The food trucks are awesome! Flying pig is a must try, m favorite are pork belly and crunchy tofu buns!

Whitney L.Whitney Lauritsen: Don't plan on finding a parking space - take the bus or bike if you can.

Groundwork Coffee is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

6. Groundwork Coffee

8.3
3 Westminster Ave (Speedway), Venice, CA
Coffee Shop · 35 tips and reviews

Francisca G.Francisca Go: Great coffee and marzipan's croissant

KCRWKCRW: My favorite Mocha of all time, and you can get it with Almond Milk! Woah nelly! This sweet deal is even better when you use your Fringe Benefits card!

Nora J.Nora Johnson: Make sure you bring an extra quarter foe the chocolate covered espresso bean machine- nothing goes better with a large iced coffee in the morning!

Hotel Erwin is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

7. Hotel Erwin

8.6
1697 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA
Hotel · 69 tips and reviews

National Geographic Traveller (UK)National Geographic Traveller (UK): Young, hip and fun, the uber-trendy hotel is located in the heart of throbbing Venice, no more than a stone's throw from the beach. The 119 rooms are spacious and clean, the decor bright and bold. Read more.

Edward H.Edward Hutchinson: The rooftop bar is an awesome place to watch the sunset. Make sure you reserve a table ahead of time!!! It gets busy!

ChevroletChevrolet: Spark Your Senses with the Chevy Spark! Experience Venice Beach from a whole new perspective at Hotel Erwin, with its perfect view of the sandy beach and festive boardwalk.

Groundwork Coffee is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

8. Groundwork Coffee

9.0
671 Rose Ave (at 7th Ave), Venice, CA
Coffee Shop · 72 tips and reviews

Tan C.Tan Colonel: Coffee roast is just perfectly right: not too sour not too bitter. Free wifi. Very friendly staff!! Thanks for making my day <3

Papereater E.Papereater Elisabet: Delicious local coffee! Really friendly staff :D "It's kinda like being at a bar, but in the morning." A nice place for some AM socializing.

Joseph C.Joseph C: Black Gold's nice & dark. Bold flavor. I'm normally a French Press kind of guy, this was recommended to me by the Very Informative Barista working tonight. Said they have something better Early AM👍

C & O Cucina is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

9. C & O Cucina

8.7
3016 Washington Blvd (btw Abbot Kinney & Lincoln), Marina del Rey, CA
Italian Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

さいとう か.さいとう かつや: marinara, tomato source and garlic bread. very good. if you come alone, you can choose side salads. nice size.

Marine M.Marine Minasyan: Wonderful tasting garlic bread!!!

Stephanie M.Stephanie MingleMediaTV: Blood Orange Martini + best garlic knots + Calamari and the rib eye is to die for,,, u need to come back for more

Lemonade is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

10. Lemonade

8.6
1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at W Venice Blvd), Venice, CA
Restaurant · 170 tips and reviews

Kristin R.Kristin Reichardt Rummell: The kale is a must-have! Bright and flavorfull.

Christann ChanellChristann Chanell: Food here is fresh & delish. Chocolate macaroon is yummy!!! Lemonades are really sweet. I always dilute mine with water. Great place.

danielle u.danielle uhlarik: Ginger peach is peachy

Café Gratitude is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

11. Café Gratitude

8.8
512 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 139 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Falso: Always get a dessert. Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie or Chocolate Coconut Mousse are equally amazing. Tacos, Cornmeal Crusted Eggplant, and Lentil bowl are bursting with flavors. Skip the raw food.

Monica L.Monica Labayen: Feel the bottom of the tables :]

@sloane@sloane: WiFi Password: GratitudeVB

C&O Trattoria is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

12. C&O Trattoria

31 Washington Blvd (at Pacific Ave), Marina del Rey, CA
Italian Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews

Jamie L.Jamie Lynn: Started with the burrata caprese salad and garlic rolls. Pasta dishes were huge, so we split shrimp ravioli appetizer and rigatoni al forno, which was a good amount and left us room for dessert!

Charles E.Charles Edge: Who knew they had such awesome breakfasts?!?!

Andrew C.Andrew Citores: GARLIC BALLS

Venice Beach is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Venice, Los Angeles.

13. Venice Beach

9.1
Pacific Ave (Speedway), Venice, CA
Beach · 615 tips and reviews

Hillary N.Hillary Noelle: Eccentric people for watching, biking, shopping, beer, ambient ocean waves, dispensaries - it's all here and I love every bit

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: I believe men and women are able to do things equally well in this modern world. Except when it comes to wearing teeny bikinis.

MTVMTV: Wiz Khalifa's “Roll Up” video was shot here. MTV News was on the set!