There is life beyond the typical Venice
Sliding on skates, emulating the Baywatch in the typical blue booths, surfing in the waters of the Pacific or visiting its canals are, without a doubt, part of your to do list if you visit Venice Beach.
Nevertheless, If you want to tour the Venice of America like a local there is one address you should aim for: Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
Away from the ostentatious style of ** Los Angeles **, here a trendy atmosphere converges with a certain hipster air and the bohemian spirit of Venice. Cafes, restaurants and designer boutiques: these are the places to stop if you visit California's coolest mile.
In 'The Butcher's Daughter' he eats vegetarian. Ironies of life...
WHERE TO EAT
The Butcher's Daughter: With four locations (three in New York and one in Los Angeles), it's the perfect place to load up on vitamins with one of their already famous green juices or with an açaí bowl.
With an ironic wink at her name ('The Butcher's Daughter'), their dishes are 100% vegetarian and made with local organic products. Do not hesitate to accompany your choice with a glass of Sexy Rosé, the house's rosé wine.
Gjelina: don't be fooled by her casual style, her shared tables and a menu whose star dish is pizza. Celebrities such as Leonardo Di Caprio, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts and even Prince Harry himself have been dropped off at this Abbot Kinney venue. Gjelina is the place-to-be.
WHERE TO FINISH
Salt and Straw: mixing ingredients such as fennel, courgette or beetroot with classics such as vanilla or chocolate, Salt & Straw's curious ice creams will surprise even the most demanding palates.
drop by Abbott Kinney's 1357 to enjoy a sweet that will not leave you indifferent
Intelligentsia: for caffeine lovers it is a must stop. In this place with an industrial air and occupied by creative people endlessly typing on their Macs, delicious artisan coffee obtained in fair trade is served.
WHERE TO BUY
Le Labo: Based in New York, Le Labo is the perfect place for those who want to delight their nose with extraordinary artisan perfumes. Its best known fragrance is santal 33 , but if you are passionate about the exclusive, get Muscle 25 , only available at their Los Angeles store.
princess : since 2001, Principessa offers feminine, chic and bohemian garments, in guipure and floral prints. Do not hesitate to enter this boutique if you want to return home with the authentic boho style of Venice.
Alternative Apparel: with an eco philosophy by flag, here you will find easy-to-wear pieces, made with sustainable fabrics. Timeless basics for everyday.
Whose: created by Karla Gallardo and Shilpa Shah, this brand originally from San Francisco offers quality garments with a timeless style. Going one step further Cuyana offers its clients the possibility of collaborating with the NGO H.E.A.R.T. by donating clothes in exchange for a $10 credit redeemable on the next purchase.
Tumbleweed & Dandelion: Lizzie McGraw has turned what was her house in Venice in the 90s into a universe full of objects and furniture for the home handmade in the USA. Provençal-inspired linen tablecloths, cushions in tan tones combined with Indian prints, handmade raffia rugs, old bottles... You'll want to take it all with you!