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A vibrant oceanfront neighborhood with maybe the slowest rate of gentrification around, Venice is known as a melting pot of artists, musicians, young professionals, multicultural residents, surfers, skaters, vagabonds, backpackers, and anyone else who shuns commercial, conservative society.

A compelling mix of the inviting and the seedy, Venice is a distinctly bohemian district with an ultra-laid-back and beachy vibe. Daytime sees legions of tourists converging on Venice Boardwalk, one of the most famous attractions in all of Los Angeles, to gawk at the countless buskers, mystics, Rastafarians, and street vendors, as well as at the bodybuilders at famed Muscle Beach.

The easygoing nightlife scene, meanwhile, centers primarily around trendy Abbot Kinney Boulevard and its flirty craft beer bars, hip restaurants, and consistent slew of nouveau food trucks.

Grittier drinking dens can be found closer to the beach on the streets branching off the boardwalk, but barhoppers should be on alert as this area gets dicey after dark.

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Abbot Kinney

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Party Earth Review Abbot Kinney Boulevard is a cozy corner of Los Angeles where the notion of the “mom and pop” retailer is alive and thriving. Named for the 1900s-era father of Venice who worked to create ... more

Abbot Kinney Boulevard roughly from
Main Street on the north to
Washington Boulevard on the south
Venice, CA 90291

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Venice Boardwalk

All Ages / All Types / Artists

Party Earth Review A carnivalesque 1.4-mile pedestrian walkway bursting with frenetic weirdness, the Venice Boardwalk is one of LA’s prime gawker destinations. A whirlwind of activity keeps shutterbugs ... more

Ocean Front Walk, between Navy Street to the north and Washington Boulevard to the south
Venice, CA 90291

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Café Gratitude

Anything goes / Beer / Casual

Reviewed by Kathy D.

"Their food is great - I have not had a single menu item I have not liked. I would recommend just going for anything that stands out to you, because yo ..." more

512 Rose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90291

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The Venice Whaler

20s / Alternative Rock / Casual

Party Earth Review Whether for Sunday afternoon pit stops or Fridays of debauchery, The Venice Whaler offers patrons the chance to dine and imbibe just steps from the sand. Stumbling distance from Venice ... more

10 Washington Boulevard
Venice, CA 90292

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Bank of Venice

Dinner / Lunch / Sandwiches

80 Windward Avenue
Venice, CA 90291

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Venice Ale House

Bar Food / Beer / Beer Lovers

Reviewed by Jaclyn B.

"You will have no trouble spotting the Venice Ale House once you hit the boardwalk. Year round this hot spot is bustling with Venice locals and tourist ..." more

2 Rose Avenue
Venice, CA 90291

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James' Beach

20s / 30s / Bar / Blouses / Brunch / Wine

Party Earth Review A Venice institution, James’ Beach is where sandal-footed TV producers grab a beer, Porsche-driving surfers snack on seafood, and wealthy beach bums throw back mojitos with pretty ladies ... more

60 North Venice Boulevard
Venice, CA 90291

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Roosterfish

20s / 30s / 40s / 80s Music / Barbeque

Party Earth Review The only gay bar on the Westside – and the only venue on Abbot Kinney Boulevard open for daytime drinking – Roosterfish is a beachside dive with a stellar upbeat attitude. A rustic ... more

1302 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90291

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Danny's Restaurant

20s / 30s / 40s / Bar Food / Breakfast

Reviewed by Katie F.

"My Take: Danny’s Restaurant is a Venice classic. A fantastic snapshot of Southern California in more ways than one, Danny’s is the place to take out o ..." more

23 Windward Avenue
Venice, CA 90291

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The Brig

20s / 30s / Bar / Budget-friendly / DJ

Party Earth Review A quintessential Venice bar, The Brig has been a cornerstone of the hip Abbot Kinney Boulevard for over sixty years. A dive bar for its first five decades, the venue underwent a swanky ... more

1515 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90291

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Venice Beach

Beach / Outdoor Activity

Party Earth Review The slightly off-kilter and tourist-packed Venice Boardwalk may draw the biggest crowds to Venice, but a close second is undoubtedly the adjacent three-mile expanse of Venice Beach ... more

Bordered by the Santa Monica Pier to the north and the Venice Fishing Pier to the south
Venice, CA 90291

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C&O Trattoria

Breakfast / Casual / Dinner / Lunch

Reviewed by John T.

"I would say pace yourself on the onslaught of hot, fresh garlic balls they bring to your table, but they are the best part of C&O. They have decent pa ..." more

3016 Washington Boulevard
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

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