Skip the tourist traps. Here’s how the creative set does it. Forget the boardwalk T-shirt shops and chaotic crowds. This guide is about low-key indulgence, textured spaces, and things that feel like they were made just for you.
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Morning Rituals: Coffee, Matcha & Beach Air
Boutiques & Design-Lover Stops
Galleries & Creative Spaces
Where to Eat (From Healthy to Indulgent)
Golden Hour & Drinks by the Sea
Hidden Corners & Locals-Only Moments
Morning Rituals: Coffee, Matcha & Beach Air
Ease into the day with intention.
By the beach. Old-school charm meets excellent espresso. Secret menu for those who know.
Menotti's Coffee Stop
Bright, polished, reliable. Grab and go before the boutiques open.
Blue Bottle Coffee
A little Aussie, a little coastal minimalist. Ideal for a stylish breakfast burrito and iced latte.
Great White
Boutiques & Design-Lover Stops
Where you find the one candle you’ll never forget.
Japanese goods, crafted and considered. Ceramics, stationery, quiet beauty.
Tortoise General Store
Elevated gifting, beachy but thoughtful. Local art, indie zines, palo santo.
Burro Venice
The Piece Collective
The Piece Collective
Galleries & Creative Spaces
For when your camera roll wants more than palm trees.
Big-name contemporary artists in a coastal setting. Bold and intentional.
L.A. Louver
Skip the crowds—go early and focus on the street art. The detail is wild.
Venice Public Art Walls
Modernist homes, surf shacks, and creative chaos. A walking museum of SoCal design.
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Where to Eat (From Healthy to Indulgent)
Beachside bites without the cheese fries.
Cult favorite. Wood-fired everything, moody interiors, and always in demand.
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Plant-based, photogenic, and actually delicious. Sit under the hanging vines.
The Butcher's Daughter
Tropical, tequila-heavy, and full of fresh Mexican coastal flavors.
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Golden Hour & Drinks by the Sea
End the day soft and glowing.
Panoramic views, gentle breeze, and a margarita. Touristy, but in the best way.
High Rooftop Lounge
A design-forward lobby bar with an old Hollywood energy.
The Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen
Live music, beach people, and just enough grit to feel real.
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Hidden Corners & Locals-Only Moments
For the ones who don’t want their day mapped out.
Quiet, scenic, and lined with some of the most charming architecture in LA.
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A cozy, old-school indie bookstore tucked behind the noise.
Small World Books
Tucked away, understated, and full of feeling. A perfect endnote.
