Lucky Magazine: This plank-floored Craftsman cottage, with an adorable potted garden by the front steps, is the brand’s new flagship/hangout, offering shoppers free Wi-Fi and yoga classes on the back porch.
Zachary Adam Cohen: Reasonably priced and super soft t shirts hoodies and sweat shorts. Beachy but not preachy. Whimsical without panache. Good find.
The FADER Magazine: Their use of low-impact dyes, rayon created from plant cellulose, and “eco-fleece” are so ambitious that they’re enough for even the most spirited environmentalists. Read more.
2. Willie Jane
1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Venice · 35 tips and reviews
Daniel Britton: Delicious food with a Southern twist. Cocktails are amazing. Made with the edibles grown in the garden next door. Mixology at its best!
Caroline On Crack: The food and cocktails get fresh ingredients from Cook's Garden next door.
Los Angeles: Southern hospitality here is never in doubt. As with previous occupants, the patio at Willie Jane is the place to be.
Ernesto Noblejas: Don't forget to get down to the brig and try some of the food trucks. Good food for little cash.
The Ritz-Carlton: GQ magazine once called Abbot Kinney Boulevard the coolest block in America. Great. But the coolest thing about the AKB is the monthly first Friday art extravaganzas. Enjoy.
Los Angeles: Support locally owned businesses in Venice by stopping by First Fridays, what is becoming one of LA’s top art walks.
4. The Juicy Leaf
7.6
1221 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (at Aragon Ct.), Los Angeles, CA
Garden Center · Venice · 9 tips and reviews
Ron Yang: Very cool plants, sold place for gifts...and they deliver
The Holistic Love Coach Collette Gee: Planting parties available. You bring the wine they provides the plants. Bring 4-10 of your friends and have fun making beautiful plants for your home, office, or special someone.
Allison Phelan: so. in love. with this place!!!! every1 come here:) <3333333333333333
Terry Adams: Best pretzel on earth, do not miss it. Fantastic sunset spot. Great on the weekend to sit in the bier garden
Lisa Grabow: Fish and chips are great my favorite in the area!!! Chips and salsa here rock!!! Erdinger beer is why I come here too. Ask for Alicia as a server she is great!! Also check out her cool tree tattoo!!
Cheapism: Sunset Happy Hour occurs weeknights from 6-8 pm. Right by the beach on the Venice Boardwalk you can snag half price German beer on draft and house wines, plus $1.50 Budweiser and $2.25 Coronas. Read more.
7. TOMS Flagship
1344 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Andalusia Ave), Venice, CA
Coffee Shop · 94 tips and reviews
Liga Eglite: An awesome place to hang out. Sunny garden, refreshing juices and comfy shoes.
Charles Knoles: Best patio hangout in Venice. Decent wifi and comfortable chairs makes this my favorite office away from home.
Cristopher Benitah: Probably one of the most relaxed places I've been to lately. Sure they sell shoes, but come for a coffee and relax
Cathy Dare: The Brussel sprouts are back and the pastas are the bomb! The flank steak with bone marrow is incredible.
Eater: This small, smartly designed eatery is described by management as a "modern pastaria," serving creative, seasonal Cali-Italian plates alongside boutique wine and craft beer. [Eater 38 Member]
Los Angeles Times: Specialty: pasta, handmade, whole-wheat rigatoni more or less in the style of cacio e pepe, cooked extremely al dente and tossed with cheese and a punishing handful of black pepper. Read more.
LA Weekly: You can enjoy the eye-catching fountain and garden outside this Venice Mexican restaurant, or step inside and watch tortillas being made before your very eyes. Read more.
Will Adams: The best overall Mexican restaurant in LA no one comes close in terms of food authenticity, service drinks, and atmosphere.. the best!
Rigo M: I got a pitcher to share with one other person and I got drunk.
13. Canali Cafe
123 Washington Blvd (Pacific ave), Marina del Rey, CA
Café · 22 tips and reviews
Jill: Wonderful for weekend brunch. They used to only have counter service, but now they have table service 7 days a week. Sit on the patio, drink (strong) coffee, try the Nutella french toast or the breakf
Justine Hughes: Watch ur face, someone might shoot it.
Sam Keene: Great place for people watching. Always sit on the patio.