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Things To Do

Sharing some of our favorite things to do West (and slightly East) of the 405.

Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

Walk along Abbot Kinney Blvd from Westminster to Venice and back. It's a fun street to walk and window shop - lots of popular "online" brands you don't commonly see brick & mortar storefronts for, like Mejuri and Cuyana. Stop in Huset for the Scandinavian gummies and grab a slice of pizza from Gjelina's to-go section. If you get tired, go to the back of Goodr (sunglasses shop) and sit in the back patio. There's an Erewhon at the south end of Abbot Kinney/Venice if you want to stop in and look around.

Venice Canal Historic District

Los Angeles, CA 90292

In 1905, Abbot Kinney built "Venice in America" in reference to Venezia in Italy. It was a few square miles of canals, much of which was paved over in the 1930s. A mile and a half length of the canals still exist and is open to the public. Peaceful spot away from cars.

Bread Head/Montana Ave

1518 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Fantastic sandwich spot on house made focaccia. Pick up your sandwich and walk to the middle school on Lincoln/Montana to picnic on the lawn. Stop in Zibby's bookshop on your way there or back.

Farmers Market - Wednesday/Saturday Downtown Santa Monica

155-199 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Saturday morning farmers market from 8 AM - 1 PM on Arizona from 2nd-4th street.

Petitgrain Boulangerie

1209 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90403

If you're a pastry person and willing to wait at least 30 minutes in line for a damn good croissant, this is the place for you.

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden

707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Open from 8 AM - 4PM everyday on the UCLA campus. Free to all visitors and a great place to picnic, rest, or walk.