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Gold’s Gym
360 Hampton DrYes, that famous Venice gym.
Boat rental, sailing lessons, paddle boarding, sea kayaking and sunset cruises
277 residents recomanen
Marina del Rey
Boat rental, sailing lessons, paddle boarding, sea kayaking and sunset cruises
Santa Monica Beach is adjacent to Venice Beach. Enjoy bike and running paths, beach volleyball, famous Muscle Beach and chess. Swimming, sunbathing and surfing lessons. Bike and rollerblade rental.
169 residents recomanen
Santa Monica State Beach
Santa Monica Beach is adjacent to Venice Beach. Enjoy bike and running paths, beach volleyball, famous Muscle Beach and chess. Swimming, sunbathing and surfing lessons. Bike and rollerblade rental.
Arts & Culture
Outdoor shopping and dining walking street. Lots of movie theaters, street performers, Wednesday and Saturday Farmers' Market.
1595 residents recomanen
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeOutdoor shopping and dining walking street. Lots of movie theaters, street performers, Wednesday and Saturday Farmers' Market.
Great walk or bike ride along beach to the pier. Dining and fishing. Free concerts during the summer on Thursdays. Enjoy the antique carousel or the amusement park and ferris wheel at Pacific Park.
2744 residents recomanen
Moll de Santa Mònica
200 Santa Monica PierGreat walk or bike ride along beach to the pier. Dining and fishing. Free concerts during the summer on Thursdays. Enjoy the antique carousel or the amusement park and ferris wheel at Pacific Park.
Shopping
Santa Monica Pl
Just renovated shopping mall with rooftop dining spots.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Firehouse
213 Rose AveLocal bar and breakfast joint. Popular hangout near the beach.
2 great places, same owner - small bite and wine (Venice Beach Wines) or a meal with a beer (Oscar's).
192 residents recomanen
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose Ave2 great places, same owner - small bite and wine (Venice Beach Wines) or a meal with a beer (Oscar's).
Food Scene
One of the best Pan-Asian restaurants in LA. Located at the Santa Monica airport, excellent views of the mountains and planes taking-off.
11 residents recomanen
Typhoon
3221 Donald Douglas Loop SOne of the best Pan-Asian restaurants in LA. Located at the Santa Monica airport, excellent views of the mountains and planes taking-off.
Great neighborhood bar/restaurant, relaxed atmosphere, something for everyone.
96 residents recomanen
Library Alehouse
2911 Main StGreat neighborhood bar/restaurant, relaxed atmosphere, something for everyone.
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveA local organic coffee-roaster, excellent coffee.
Seat yourself in the deli area or have table service at the beautiful outdoor patio. A Venice landmark for brunch, eggs benedict and frittata's.
347 residents recomanen
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveSeat yourself in the deli area or have table service at the beautiful outdoor patio. A Venice landmark for brunch, eggs benedict and frittata's.
One of the best restaurants on the Westside and known for its Happy Hour.
153 residents recomanen
Chaya
110 Navy StOne of the best restaurants on the Westside and known for its Happy Hour.
Fabulous burgers and brunch. Try the eggs benedict with jalapeño bacon.
139 residents recomanen
Hal's Bar and Grill
1025 Abbot Kinney BlvdFabulous burgers and brunch. Try the eggs benedict with jalapeño bacon.
Rose Ave
200 Rose AvenueGreat neighborhood coffee, breakfast and lunch. Friendly and fabulous people.
Essentials
Excellent grocery store, 5 minute walk. Has sandwich bar, wine bar, pizza bar, bakery, mexican food, huge take-away section. Great veggies and goodies.
1701 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdExcellent grocery store, 5 minute walk. Has sandwich bar, wine bar, pizza bar, bakery, mexican food, huge take-away section. Great veggies and goodies.