Guidebook for Venice Beach

Meredith
Guidebook for Venice Beach

Food Scene

This is where all the "cool kid" locals hang out to enjoy their coffee. Best croissants in LA.
116 locals recommend
Civil Coffee
5629 N Figueroa St
116 locals recommend
This is where all the "cool kid" locals hang out to enjoy their coffee. Best croissants in LA.
Best sushi in LA. Period.
29 locals recommend
Sushi Enya
343 E 1st St
29 locals recommend
Best sushi in LA. Period.
The original Sushi Enya location in Little Tokyo. Super fun to walk around while you wait to get a table. Get there when they open at 5:30pm if you're hungry, otherwise you'll be waiting 30-45 minutes minimum! It's worth the wait!!!
29 locals recommend
Sushi Enya
343 E 1st St
29 locals recommend
The original Sushi Enya location in Little Tokyo. Super fun to walk around while you wait to get a table. Get there when they open at 5:30pm if you're hungry, otherwise you'll be waiting 30-45 minutes minimum! It's worth the wait!!!
Best ramen you will have outside of Tokyo!
63 locals recommend
Ramen of York by Silverlake Ramen
5051 York Blvd
63 locals recommend
Best ramen you will have outside of Tokyo!
This iconic Chinese restaurant is in the heart of Chinatown and will not disappoint. This is a staple of LA, and you'll see every celebrity's photo on the wall who has dined here. Simply amazing!
52 locals recommend
Yang Chow Restaurant
819 N Broadway
52 locals recommend
This iconic Chinese restaurant is in the heart of Chinatown and will not disappoint. This is a staple of LA, and you'll see every celebrity's photo on the wall who has dined here. Simply amazing!
The best food and drink you can get in LA at the moment. Make a reservation far in advance, because there is always a wait and it's hard to get a table.
67 locals recommend
Hippo
5916 1/2 N Figueroa St
67 locals recommend
The best food and drink you can get in LA at the moment. Make a reservation far in advance, because there is always a wait and it's hard to get a table.

Essentials

This is our go-to Trader Joe's. Only 10 minutes from our house and very easy to navigate.
238 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado Blvd
238 locals recommend
This is our go-to Trader Joe's. Only 10 minutes from our house and very easy to navigate.
306 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo Pkwy
306 locals recommend
In case you want to pick up some snacks and basics, this is your stop!
38 locals recommend
Food 4 Less
5100 N Figueroa St
38 locals recommend
In case you want to pick up some snacks and basics, this is your stop!
75 locals recommend
CVS Pharmacy
7100 Santa Monica Blvd
75 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Perfect for a nightcap and/or dinner!
102 locals recommend
Cafe Birdie
5631 N Figueroa St
102 locals recommend
Perfect for a nightcap and/or dinner!
Voted in the top 15 best chicken wings in the US! Grab one of dozens of draft beers, some wings, and watch the game. A true local Highland Park hangout.
98 locals recommend
The Greyhound Bar & Grill
5570 N Figueroa St
98 locals recommend
Voted in the top 15 best chicken wings in the US! Grab one of dozens of draft beers, some wings, and watch the game. A true local Highland Park hangout.
Looking for a romantic night out with great cocktails and incredible cuisine? Look no further than Sonny's on the very popular York Blvd.
100 locals recommend
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York Blvd
100 locals recommend
Looking for a romantic night out with great cocktails and incredible cuisine? Look no further than Sonny's on the very popular York Blvd.

Entertainment & Activities

Amazing brick oven pizza, drinks, and bowling! What more can you ask for?
253 locals recommend
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa St
253 locals recommend
Amazing brick oven pizza, drinks, and bowling! What more can you ask for?
Take the best kickboxing class in LA taught by a former US and Colombia boxing champion. Be ready to sweat!
Classic Kickboxing
91 Union St
Take the best kickboxing class in LA taught by a former US and Colombia boxing champion. Be ready to sweat!