Gideon & Michelle's Guidebook
Areas to Explore
Venice
Great local shops and restaurants on both sides of the street.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardGreat local shops and restaurants on both sides of the street.
Art District
Traction Avenue
Santa Monica
Culver City
Platform LA
8850 Washington BlvdSawtelle Japantown
Amazing Japanese food!
Restaurant/Drinks
The Waterfront Venice
205 Ocean Front WalkFavorite Mexican place with amazing handmade tortillas and a margarita beverage cart.
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Casablanca
220 Lincoln BlvdFavorite Mexican place with amazing handmade tortillas and a margarita beverage cart.
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdThe best bread!
Fun outdoor drink/happy hour spot.
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Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator
3205 Washington BlvdFun outdoor drink/happy hour spot.
Great variety of sausages, delicious fries and beer.
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Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdGreat variety of sausages, delicious fries and beer.
One of the best Thai spots around. If you're up for something spicy, ask them for the dish with the pastrami in it.
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NIGHT + MARKET Sahm
2533 Lincoln BlvdOne of the best Thai spots around. If you're up for something spicy, ask them for the dish with the pastrami in it.
Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney BlvdCitizen Public Market
9355 Culver BoulevardNew multi-level eatery in downtown Culver City.
Nice vibey restaurant with great cocktails. $$$ though so be mindful what you order!
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Hatchet Hall
12517 W Washington BlvdNice vibey restaurant with great cocktails. $$$ though so be mindful what you order!
Lodge Bread Company
11918 Washington BoulevardOrder the Cali Creamin' nitrogen infused beer if it's on the menu!
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The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayOrder the Cali Creamin' nitrogen infused beer if it's on the menu!
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyGreat brunch spot.
Vibey rooftop drinks. Call ahead to make sure you can get in!
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Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayVibey rooftop drinks. Call ahead to make sure you can get in!
Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine
18763 Pacific Coast HwyMoonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast HighwayDelicious Jamaican chicken place. Can order to go and eat it on the beach about a block away.
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Cha Cha Chicken
1906 Ocean AveDelicious Jamaican chicken place. Can order to go and eat it on the beach about a block away.
If you are in the area, we highly recommend you stop here! Best thing on the menu (in our opinion) is the fish and chips.
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Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1If you are in the area, we highly recommend you stop here! Best thing on the menu (in our opinion) is the fish and chips.
Ginger's Divine Ice Creams
12550 W Washington Blvd
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdBianca Bakery
8850 Washington BlvdUncle Bill's Pancake House
1305 Highland AveKiller Noodle
2030 Sawtelle BlvdEtta
Coffee Shops
Alana's Coffee Roasters
12511 Venice Blvd.Best coffee shop around in our opinion :)
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Mañana Coffee
11469 Washington BoulevardA few blocks away from your Sunny Bungalow.
Go Get Em Tiger
Get the siracha breakfast sandwich!
Super Domestic Coffee
10054 Culver BlvdBest breakfast burrito.
Blue Bottle Coffee
1103 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Volcano Tea House
2111 Sawtelle BlvdThey make their own vanilla type syrup in house. A little different, but still delish!
Mad Lab Coffee
They make their own vanilla type syrup in house. A little different, but still delish!
Allll the food
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayLittle Tokyo Market Place
333 S Alameda StThe Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StFarmers Market (check for hours!)
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.Light/Medium Hikes
Sara Wan Trailhead at Corral Canyon
25623 Pacific Coast HwyTake this up only a few hundred feet for some of the best views in West Los Angeles!
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Westridge Trailhead
West Mandeville Fire RoadTake this up only a few hundred feet for some of the best views in West Los Angeles!
Sullivan Canyon Trailhead
Queensferry RoadWill Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdGriffith PARK TRAILS
2715 N Vermont Canyon RdHike up all the way to the tree on the edge for a great picnic spot! Be warned though, it's a little bit of work to get there.
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Los Liones Canyon Trail
Los Liones Canyon TrailHike up all the way to the tree on the edge for a great picnic spot! Be warned though, it's a little bit of work to get there.
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveBeaches
Venice Beach Park
1503 Speedway
Santa Monica State Beach
Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1Point Dume State Beach
Birdview Avenue
Zuma Beach
The only beach in the area that allows bonfires at night. Make sure to get there early for a spot if you want to do this - there are limited pits available!
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Dockweiler Beach-laddningsstation
12000 Vista Del MarThe only beach in the area that allows bonfires at night. Make sure to get there early for a spot if you want to do this - there are limited pits available!
Playa Del Rey Beach
7313-7351 S Marine Ave