Food Scene
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveBest close coffee.
The Wee Chippy
1301 Ocean Front WalkGreat Brit style fries.
I could eat here every day if I was rich. Great menu and atmosphere.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdI could eat here every day if I was rich. Great menu and atmosphere.
Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney BoulevardHome of the bagel crust pizza.
Casa Linda
Excellent reasonably priced mexican food.
Canal Club
2025 Pacific AveGreat happy hour with surprisingly good sushi and mexican food.
Seed
1604 Pacific AvenueGood vegan food.
Fig Tree
431 Ocean Front WalkNice breakfast spot.
El Huarique
1301 Ocean Front WalkGood local Peruvian food for take out or delivery.
Mao's Kitchen
1512 Pacific AveGood Chinese food close by. Eat in, pick up, or delivery.
Shopping
Zelda's Corner
9 Westminster AveGood soups and sandwiches.
Everything Else
Fruit gallery
1 Westminster AveGreat juice and smoothies.
Great coffee (as good as Intelligentsia across the street without the line) and a nice backyard to sit and work on your laptop while you sip your coffee. Free internet.
138 Einheimische empfehlen
TOMS Flagship Store
1344 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat coffee (as good as Intelligentsia across the street without the line) and a nice backyard to sit and work on your laptop while you sip your coffee. Free internet.
Small World Books
1407 Ocean Front WalkGreat bookstore, with cats and everything.
The Del Monte Speakeasy
52 Windward AveGreat live music cave with a good bartender.
Fun Sunday morning farmer's market.
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Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StFun Sunday morning farmer's market.
Angel City Books & Records
218 Pier AveGreat used books and vinyl.
Windward Market
105 Windward AveClosest grocery.
Trading Post Liquor Store
1313 Main StClose liquor store.
Great summer free concert series every Thursday. http://santamonicapier.org/twilightconcerts/
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierGreat summer free concert series every Thursday. http://santamonicapier.org/twilightconcerts/
Gaby's Restaurant
3216 Washington BoulevardDrive through mediterranean food. Good and cheap.
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdIt's friggin' in n out burger!
Venice Farmers' Market
500 Venice Blvd.Friday from 7am to 11am
Venice Canals
My favorite place for a stroll.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat funk band every Tuesday night. No cover.
Larry's
24 Windward AveBest local burgers.
Nice place to get a glass of wine and listen to live jazz on a Sunday night.
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Hal's Bar and Grill
1025 Abbot Kinney BlvdNice place to get a glass of wine and listen to live jazz on a Sunday night.
The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayGreat wine and beer with ocean view.