Named for Venice’s founder, this mile-long stretch of shops, bars, and restaurants offers you a stellar shopping and dining experience. Located just minutes away from the beach, “The Coolest Block in America” is one of the neighborhood’s principal attractions, delighting tourists and residents alike.
Shopping
From boutiques and vintage shops to galleries and well-known retailers, the district has it all. Here you’ll find not just clothes and accessories, but toys, home furnishings, original artwork, and eco-friendly cosmetics.
- Heist. This specialty store sells women’s clothes from local designers and European brands like Pas-de-Calais, Isabel Marant, and Xirena. Come here for classic pieces made of the finest material.
- Fiorentini + Baker. Boots and shoes made of high quality suede, velvet, and leather can be found here. The store prides itself in showcasing shoe collections that draw inspiration from film, architecture, and unique pieces of furniture rather than the latest fashion trends.
- Keetsa. Eco-friendly mattresses and durable beddings made of organic cotton, hemp, and other sustainable materials are available here.
- The G2 Gallery. If you’re interested in nature and wildlife photography, visit the gallery and purchase gorgeous photos of sand dunes, shorelines, and animals in their natural habitat. G2 donates the proceeds to environmental charities.
Dining
Explore Venice’s gastronomic landscape at the district, where restaurants serve Mediterranean, Italian, American, Southern, and Japanese cuisine, just to name a few. Whether you’re looking for comfort food or a good cup of coffee, you’ll find something here.
- The Tasting Kitchen. The menu consists of scrumptious dishes like prosciutto, rib-eye tagliata, and pasta pomodoro. Excellent presentation, attentive staff, and elegant décor make for a memorable dining experience.
- Willie Jane.Feast on grilled flat iron steak, smoked baby back ribs, and mussels in gumbo broth in this cozy restaurant. Cap off a wonderful evening with their barrel-aged cocktails.
- Wabi-Sabi Sushi. The restaurant’s signature dishes, such as the vegetable sushi medley and tuna sashimi with chili jam and feta cheese, are nothing short of spectacular. Grilled entrées like miso cod, grass-fed rib-eye, and tenderloin skewers are also available.
- Abbot’s Habit. Visit the café for hot drinks, iced coffee, blended drinks, and an assortment of wraps and salads. This trendy coffee shop is also a good place to go people watching.
Nightlife
The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down in Venice. Keep the party going in these establishments:
- The Brig. Come to this nightclub for amazing DJ sets, sports events, and beers on tap. It’s a wonderful place to meet new people and dance the night away. Don’t forget to drop by on First Fridays, a monthly event that lets you try some of the best food trucks in Venice.
- The Otheroom. Ideal for groups, this stylish bar can accommodate up to 200 people. There are five areas that can be reserved for private events and intimate gatherings. Beer on tap and bar chow like house sausages and candied bacon strips are available.
For more shopping and dining options, visit the Abbot Kinney Boulevard website.
