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Set in a lively, flower-filled dining room, the Ivy is known for its California cuisine right on Ocean Avenue. A great brunch option just a few blocks from the Fairmont.

Ocean front hot spot, serving the freshest oysters and crudo in Venice. We come for the fish tacos and one of LA’s best burgers.

A Hillstone restaurant group favorite on Montana Avenue. Can’t go wrong with the chicken or tuna sandwiches for lunch. Walk-ins only!

A Brentwood Country Mart restaurant and market specializing in seasonal dishes. We love it for brunch and people-watching (celebrity sightings aren’t uncommon)!

Right across from the Fairmont, this is one of our go-to spots for classic American favorites and high-quality sushi.

Serves locally-sourced, produce-forward California cuisine in the heart of Abbot Kinney. A longtime neighborhood favorite great for all-day dining and its relaxed wine bar atmosphere.

A lively gastropub known for its draft beer selection and the famous Office Burger with caramelized onion, bacon, gruyère, and blue cheese. Beware, no substitutions or deletions allowed.

Just across from the Fairmont, we love stopping here for wine, cocktails, and charcuterie. Perfect if you’re waiting for dinner nearby.

Santa Monica's only local and independent craft brewery. Laid-back tasting room, great for a casual afternoon beer.

A go-to neighborhood coffee spot with great espresso and casual outdoor seating on Montana Avenue.

Offers a variety of freshly baked pastries, along with quiche, salads, sandwiches, and coffee. With a large patio, Tartine is housed in a former funeral parlor—now a much livelier crowd!

A fast-casual spot for breakfast tacos, savory tacos, and queso. The best migas outside of Texas per a certain UT alum.

A charming stretch for boutique shopping, coffee shops, and a relaxing neighborhood stroll. We love catching a movie at the Aero Theatre then going to R+D or Father’s Office.

A Los Angeles institution since 1948, the country mart is local favorite for curated shops and casual bites, in an easy, walkable atmosphere. Don’t leave without trying the chicken fingers at Reddi Chick BBQ or ice cream from Sweet Rose.

Abbot Kinney Boulevard is a mile-long road in the heart of Venice, known for its eclectic shops, art galleries, vintage boutiques, and trendy restaurants.