Venice Beach
The Creative Heart of LA
Venice Beach is one of LA's most iconic and eclectic neighborhoods — a vibrant mix of art, culture, surf, and community. From the world-famous boardwalk to the canals, it's a place where creativity thrives and the beach is always just steps away.
90
Walk Score — "Walker's Paradise"
98
Bike Score — "Biker's Paradise"
90291
Zip Code
Grocery & Markets
- Venice Farmer's Market — Every Friday morning on Venice Blvd
- Whole Foods Market — Lincoln Blvd
- Erewhon — Venice Blvd
- Trader Joe's — nearby on National Blvd
Dining & Coffee
- Abbot Kinney Blvd — named "the coolest block in America" by GQ, packed with restaurants, cafes, and boutiques
- Gjelina — acclaimed California cuisine on Abbot Kinney
- Intelligentsia Coffee — Venice Blvd flagship
- Felix — Venetian-inspired restaurant on Abbot Kinney
Parks & Recreation
- Venice Beach Boardwalk — street performers, Muscle Beach, skate park
- Venice Canals — historic walkways, perfect for evening strolls
- Penmar Golf Course — public 18-hole course minutes away
- Venice Run Club — Wednesday evenings & Saturday mornings
Transportation
- Metro E Line (Expo) — Palms & Culver City stations nearby
- Big Blue Bus — routes along Lincoln Blvd & Venice Blvd
- Marvin Braude Bike Trail — 22-mile coastal path from Pacific Palisades to Torrance Beach
- LAX — approximately 20 minutes by car
Utilities & Services
- Electric: LADWP — ladwp.com
- Gas: SoCalGas — socalgas.com
- Internet: Spectrum, AT&T Fiber available in most areas
- Trash: LA Sanitation — lacitysan.org
Emergency & Safety
- Emergency: 911
- LAPD Pacific Division (non-emergency): (310) 482-6334
- LAFD Station 63 — Venice, (213) 485-6263
- Venway Emergency Line: (424) 440-3326
Santa Monica
Where the City Meets the Sea
Santa Monica offers the perfect balance of beach town charm and urban convenience. With its iconic pier, vibrant downtown, and a deep commitment to sustainability, it's consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in America.
87
Walk Score — "Very Walkable"
93
Bike Score — "Biker's Paradise"
90401
Primary Zip Code
Grocery & Markets
- Santa Monica Farmer's Market — Wednesday & Saturday on Arizona Ave
- Whole Foods Market — Montana Ave & Wilshire Blvd locations
- Co-opportunity Market — organic co-op on Broadway
- Trader Joe's — multiple locations along Pico Blvd
Dining & Coffee
- Montana Ave — upscale dining, boutique shopping, and cafes
- Third Street Promenade — pedestrian-only outdoor dining and shopping
- Santa Monica Pier — seafood, ocean views, and the iconic Ferris wheel
- Dogtown Coffee — local favorite in the heart of Santa Monica
Parks & Recreation
- Palisades Park — clifftop park with ocean views along Ocean Ave
- Tongva Park — award-winning modern park near the pier
- Santa Monica State Beach — 3.5 miles of sandy coastline
- Annenberg Community Beach House — public pool, event space, and gallery
Transportation
- Metro E Line (Expo) — Downtown Santa Monica station, direct to Downtown LA
- Big Blue Bus — citywide service connecting to UCLA, Westwood, Venice, and LAX
- Breeze Bike Share — public bike rentals throughout the city
- LAX — approximately 25 minutes by car
Utilities & Services
- Electric: Clean Power Alliance / SCE — cleanpoweralliance.org
- Gas: SoCalGas — socalgas.com
- Internet: Spectrum, AT&T Fiber, Google Fiber available
- Trash & Water: City of Santa Monica — santamonica.gov
Emergency & Safety
- Emergency: 911
- SMPD (non-emergency): (310) 458-8491
- Santa Monica Fire Department: (310) 458-8651
- Venway Emergency Line: (424) 440-3326