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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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Gjelina

20s / 30s / American Restaurant

Reviewed by Vivian L.

"Gjelina is located on the stretch of hip, upscale restaurants on Abbott Kinney Blvd in Venice. Upon entering, you immediately see a beautifully stocke ..." more

1429 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice, 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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Townhouse + The Del Monte Speakeasy

ATM / Artists / Bohemian / Casual / DJ

Party Earth Review Opened by Italian immigrants in 1915, Townhouse and its basement counterpart The Del Monte Speakeasy have withstood the test of time, and together remain a lively and whiskey-charged ... more

52 Windward Avenue
Venice, CA 90291

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Abbot Kinney

All Ages / All Types / Artists

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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Baja Cantina

20s and up / Ambient Rock / Bar

Party Earth Review Since first opening in 1974, Baja Cantina has been dishing out Mexican food and margaritas to surf bums, tourists, and rowdy sports fans from the minute doors open till the last free ... more

311 Washington Boulevard
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

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WitZend

Artsy / Artsy Dresses / Bar Food

Reviewed by Kelsey M.

"Overall a very fun and comfortable atmosphere. It’s a great place any night of the week. Food, drinks, music…need I say more? Actually, I will. The bu ..." more

1717 Lincoln Boulevard
Venice, CA 90291

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Wurstküche (Venice)

20s / 30s / Ambient Electronic / DJ

Party Earth Review Fans of specialty sausage and suds purveyor Wurstküche have a tendency to form lines down the sidewalk at the Downtown location, so it’s hardly a surprise that the same thing happens ... more

625 Lincoln Boulevard
Venice, CA 90291

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Larry's

20s / 30s / Artsy / Beer / Beer Lovers

Reviewed by Katie F.

"My Take: Larry’s is a yummy stop-over for hungry beach goers in Venice. An American gastropub with excellent pizzas and a fantastic selection of micro ..." more

24 Windward Avenue
Venice, 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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The Talking Stick

All Ages / Alternative / Art

Reviewed by Donna D.

"The Talking Stick is a venue I frequent often. It is the embodiment of Venice Beach. Whether stopping in the morning for coffee or listening to a li ..." more

1411 Lincoln Boulevard
Venice, CA 90291

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Venice Beach Wines

20s / 30s / 40s / Ambient / Artists

Party Earth Review Part wine bar, part wine shop and artisanal deli, Venice Beach Wines has created a supremely relaxed little nightspot whose small wood and stone patio just past the wrought-iron gate ... more

529 Rose Avenue
Los Angeles, 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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