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Things to Do in Venice, Los Angeles

The beach is just a few blocks away, with the Venice Boardwalk featuring street performers, shops, and Muscle Beach. Abbot Kinney Boulevard is nearby, lined with restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries.

The beach is just a few blocks away, with the Venice Boardwalk featuring street performers, shops, and Muscle Beach. Abbot Kinney Boulevard is nearby, lined with restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Venice

  • Venice Beach Boardwalk and Canals in Venice, Los Angeles

    Venice Beach Boardwalk and Canals

    ★ 4.5 · 2.5k
    Beach★

    Developer Abbot Kinney opened Venice of America in 1905, and the remaining canals still show the original resort-city idea. The boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and Abbot Kinney Boulevard sit south of Santa Monica.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
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  • Kiss Kiss Tattoo in Venice, Los Angeles

    Kiss Kiss Tattoo

    ★ 5.0 · 184
    Specialty Store

    A tattoo shop known for its artists who create custom designs, cover-ups, and fine line tattoos, with an owner who provides after-care materials.

    Mon
    11:30 AM – 7 PM
    Tue–Wed
    12 PM – 7 PM
    Thu–Fri
    11:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 7 PM
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  • Small World Books in Venice, Los Angeles

    Small World Books

    ★ 4.7 · 261
    Bookstore

    Buzzy independent bookshop for novels, poetry volumes & magazines plus frequent events.

    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM
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  • Arbor Venice in Venice, Los Angeles

    Arbor Venice

    ★ 4.7 · 134
    Outdoor Store

    Eco-minded designer of snowboards & skateboards also selling accessories & clothes for men & women.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Venice

  • Seline in Venice, Los Angeles

    Seline

    Michelin ★
    Californian· $$$$

    You might not expect to be served ice cream in the middle of savory courses, but at Chef Dave Beran's Seline, surprises are the hallmark of a deeply personal meal.

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  • Gjelina in Venice, Los Angeles

    Gjelina

    ★ 4.3 · 2.2k
    American· $50–100

    In more than a decade, this buzzy restaurant has spawned a to-go counter, highly popular bakery and cookbook.

    Every day
    9 AM – 10:30 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Hinano Cafe in Venice, Los Angeles

    Hinano Cafe

    ★ 4.6 · 1.8k
    Bar & Grill· $20–30

    Funky breakfast, burger & sandwich shack at the beach since 1969 with beer, games & live music.

    Every day
    8 AM – 2 AM
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  • The Butcher’s Daughter in Venice, Los Angeles

    The Butcher’s Daughter

    ★ 4.4 · 3.0k
    Vegetarian· $20–30

    Bright all-day outpost offering vegetarian & vegan fare, plus juices in a relaxed space.

    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    8 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 9 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Felix Trattoria in Venice, Los Angeles

    Felix Trattoria

    ★ 4.5 · 1.5k
    Italian· $100+

    Evan Funke’s take on traditional Italian cuisine, with pasta made on sight, right before your eyes.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    5 PM – 9 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Gjusta in Venice, Los Angeles

    Gjusta

    ★ 4.3 · 3.6k
    Bakery· $20–30

    Artisanal bakery in a sprawling, warehouselike space offers up special breads baked on-site.

    Every day
    7 AM – 4 PM
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  • Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice, Los Angeles

    Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy

    ★ 4.4 · 138
    Live Music· $20–30

    Classic cocktails & live entertainment in a dark, circa-1915 spot with flocked wallpaper & long bar.

    Mon–Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Superba Food & Bread in Venice, Los Angeles

    Superba Food & Bread

    ★ 4.4 · 1.7k
    Californian· $20–30

    Industrial-chic cafe & bakery with Californian fare, including breakfast, plus bread & baked goods.

    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    8 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 9 PM
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Map of Venice with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Venice Beach Boardwalk and Canals
  2. 2Kiss Kiss Tattoo
  3. 3Seline
  4. 4Gjelina
  5. 5Hinano Cafe
  6. 6The Butcher’s Daughter
  7. 7Felix Trattoria
  8. 8Gjusta
  9. 9Small World Books
  10. 10Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy

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