Eric’s guidebook

Eric
Eric’s guidebook

Food scene

My favorite restaurants and other top LA spots
A MUST visit in Venice. Totally unique artisanal bakery & cafe in a sprawling warehouse space. Stop by for take out or make a reservation on OpenTable.
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
447 locals recommend
A MUST visit in Venice. Totally unique artisanal bakery & cafe in a sprawling warehouse space. Stop by for take out or make a reservation on OpenTable.
Venice's best restaurant for healthy & delicious vegan food. They have options to satisfy everyone and a unique soul-nourishing vibe. I go here a lot!
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Ave
488 locals recommend
Venice's best restaurant for healthy & delicious vegan food. They have options to satisfy everyone and a unique soul-nourishing vibe. I go here a lot!
Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic Californian menus.
347 locals recommend
The Rose Venice
220 Rose Ave
347 locals recommend
Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic Californian menus.
Hip and high-end organic grocery store with a phenomenal selection of health food, fresh produce, and prepared meals. Everything is expensive and amazing.
317 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
317 locals recommend
Hip and high-end organic grocery store with a phenomenal selection of health food, fresh produce, and prepared meals. Everything is expensive and amazing.
The BEST pasta in Venice... maybe in all of LA. Pasta is made fresh on site in a special room for all to see. Definitely make reservations first.
93 locals recommend
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd
93 locals recommend
The BEST pasta in Venice... maybe in all of LA. Pasta is made fresh on site in a special room for all to see. Definitely make reservations first.
Hip, inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails & bustling brunch.
395 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd
395 locals recommend
Hip, inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails & bustling brunch.
Hip vegetarian restaurant on Abbott Kinney. Always filled with trendy people. I love the pizza here!
175 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
175 locals recommend
Hip vegetarian restaurant on Abbott Kinney. Always filled with trendy people. I love the pizza here!
Casual gastropub with boardwalk-side seating, specializing in organic American fare & craft beers.
321 locals recommend
The Commons Ale House
129 Broadway
321 locals recommend
Casual gastropub with boardwalk-side seating, specializing in organic American fare & craft beers.
Venice institution by the beach, serving the famous fish tacos from "I Love You, Man". It's only 2 blocks from the house, so definitely swing by!
258 locals recommend
James' Beach
60 N Venice Blvd
258 locals recommend
Venice institution by the beach, serving the famous fish tacos from "I Love You, Man". It's only 2 blocks from the house, so definitely swing by!
Fresh poke fish bowls served out of a window, right on the beach!
54 locals recommend
Poke-Poke
2011 Ocean Front Walk
54 locals recommend
Fresh poke fish bowls served out of a window, right on the beach!
Loud bar and restaurant in a busy part of Venice on the beach. Great spot to catch the football game or late night beers with your group.
282 locals recommend
VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington Boulevard
282 locals recommend
Loud bar and restaurant in a busy part of Venice on the beach. Great spot to catch the football game or late night beers with your group.
Cafe inside a hip motorcycle & surf store.
185 locals recommend
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.
185 locals recommend
Cafe inside a hip motorcycle & surf store.
A must visit for breakfast and lunch in Malibu, right on the water!
284 locals recommend
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast Hwy
284 locals recommend
A must visit for breakfast and lunch in Malibu, right on the water!
A sleek and sexy Japanese restaurant on the water. Come for the sushi and celebrities!
477 locals recommend
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast Hwy
477 locals recommend
A sleek and sexy Japanese restaurant on the water. Come for the sushi and celebrities!
Classic American steakhouse in West Hollywood and celebrity favorite.
115 locals recommend
Craig's
8826 Melrose Avenue
115 locals recommend
Classic American steakhouse in West Hollywood and celebrity favorite.
Trendy seafood restaurant with a sexy scene and drinks.
214 locals recommend
Catch LA
8715 Melrose Ave
214 locals recommend
Trendy seafood restaurant with a sexy scene and drinks.
Quick, healthy, and creative Mexican food at this casual spot near the beach. An easy walk from the house. Don't miss Taco Tuesday!
74 locals recommend
Tocaya Organica - Venice
1715 Pacific Ave
74 locals recommend
Quick, healthy, and creative Mexican food at this casual spot near the beach. An easy walk from the house. Don't miss Taco Tuesday!
The best restaurant on the beach! All day outdoor dining serving breakfast, lunch, happy house, and dinner. Come for fresh California fare in a styling setting.
86 locals recommend
Fig Tree
431 Ocean Front Walk
86 locals recommend
The best restaurant on the beach! All day outdoor dining serving breakfast, lunch, happy house, and dinner. Come for fresh California fare in a styling setting.
Delicious double cheeseburgers & fries served out of a window on the beach. They also have Impossible burgers!
10 locals recommend
The Window
1827 Ocean Front Walk
10 locals recommend
Delicious double cheeseburgers & fries served out of a window on the beach. They also have Impossible burgers!
The Hotel Erwin's rooftop lounge with the BEST sunset views in all of Venice. Serves food, drinks, and bottle service. Always a party scene on the weekends.
97 locals recommend
High Rooftop Lounge
1697 Pacific Ave
97 locals recommend
The Hotel Erwin's rooftop lounge with the BEST sunset views in all of Venice. Serves food, drinks, and bottle service. Always a party scene on the weekends.
Great tacos & Mexican food near the house! Casual spot to dine-in or take out. Open late if you get the munchies.
31 locals recommend
Plancha Tacos®
2024 Pacific Ave
31 locals recommend
Great tacos & Mexican food near the house! Casual spot to dine-in or take out. Open late if you get the munchies.

Sightseeing

Top spots in Venice and must visits around LA.
No visit to Venice is complete with a walk down the boardwalk. Quirky street performers, funky shops, and beachfront bars & restaurants all await.
23 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
23 locals recommend
No visit to Venice is complete with a walk down the boardwalk. Quirky street performers, funky shops, and beachfront bars & restaurants all await.
Stroll down this famous street for the hippest shops, restaurants, and cafes in LA.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
1065 locals recommend
Stroll down this famous street for the hippest shops, restaurants, and cafes in LA.
A gorgeously manicured city on the beach with tons of shops, restaurants, movie theaters, and a famous pier. Can explore everything on foot.
127 locals recommend
Santa Monica
127 locals recommend
A gorgeously manicured city on the beach with tons of shops, restaurants, movie theaters, and a famous pier. Can explore everything on foot.
For a peaceful afternoon, stroll the canals and see all the wonderful homes.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
947 locals recommend
For a peaceful afternoon, stroll the canals and see all the wonderful homes.
An Instagramable location right in the middle of Venice Beach.
61 locals recommend
Venice Sign
1501 Main Street
61 locals recommend
An Instagramable location right in the middle of Venice Beach.
Quirky 1940s Venice home covered with colored tile & splintered-glass mosaics.
14 locals recommend
Mosaic Tile House
1116 Palms Blvd
14 locals recommend
Quirky 1940s Venice home covered with colored tile & splintered-glass mosaics.
Check out graffiti artists tagging these walls all day long.
25 locals recommend
Venice Public Art Walls
Ocean Front Walk
25 locals recommend
Check out graffiti artists tagging these walls all day long.
Watch skaters of all ages tearing it up!
162 locals recommend
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front Walk
162 locals recommend
Watch skaters of all ages tearing it up!
Arnold!
Public Art "Arnold Schwarzenegger"
18th Place
Arnold!
Historic workout location to see athletes train.
234 locals recommend
Muscle Beach Venice
1800 Ocean Front Walk
234 locals recommend
Historic workout location to see athletes train.
Magnificent home filled with historic European artwork.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
883 locals recommend
Magnificent home filled with historic European artwork.
78 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Drive
78 locals recommend
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset Blvd
1913 locals recommend
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 locals recommend
Huge outdoor amphitheater for music performances.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl Rd
1407 locals recommend
Huge outdoor amphitheater for music performances.
890 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire Blvd
890 locals recommend
Modern art gallery by Venice Beach.
27 locals recommend
L.A. Louver
45 N Venice Blvd
27 locals recommend
Modern art gallery by Venice Beach.

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