Best Donuts in Venice Beach

"Open 24 hours a day, California Donuts in Koreatown caters to early-risers and night owls alike. But you really come here for the well-staged Instagram shot. A plethora of cereal-topped confections (the Blueberry Toast Crunch and Fruity Pebbles Long John are among the most ordered) are custom-made for nostalgia-fueled photo feeds."

"It’s not a legit trip to LA without first visiting California Donuts. You can easily recognize these iconic donuts from any Instagram post, from the panda to the blueberry toast crunch donuts. Plus, they’re open 24/7."

"differently.” Colorful, flavorful and elaborate – these donuts are amazing. They have multi-layers with spreads in between like their “lemon weapon” with blueberry jam oozing out the middle and lemon drizzled on top. Favorites are: “cinnamineral” and “jets to basil”."

"The first donut shop to successfully marry good music with their signature, and totally vegan menu. Our recommendations include the Fudgegazi and Polar Berry Club. If you're into original creations, you can build your own donut!"

"1.Start off your day at Sidecar Donuts, famous for their huckleberry donuts and coffee. I decided to save my sweet treat for later, but if your stomach’s a-growling, there’s absolutely no shame in stuffing your face first thing in the morning. All the cool kids are doing it."

"Their Stumptown coffee meets artisan donut makes the perfect combo. With flavors like Huckleberry, Maple Bacon and Butter & Salt your donut palate will come to life!. View this post on Instagram"

"Head downtown to truly treat yourself at Birdies, a coffee, fried chicken, and donut shop that serves a secret 24K Gold Donut that sells for a $100. This confection, made fresh for you, includes a yeast-raised base, cream cheese, and champagne glaze, and full gold leaf topping. While this showstopper will set you back a Benjamin, Birdies will sell you a dozen at a deal—a cool thousand bucks."

"Home to the Lemon Thyme Pistachio donut, Birdies has also built a reputation on their donut chicken sandwiches giving us the perfect blend of savory and sweet."

"This is by far THE BEST donut shop I have been to in my 7 years of living in California. It's ALWAYS clean,you ALWAYS get a warm greeting from the s..."

"At Fōnuts, the donuts are always steamed or baked, and never fried—this is LA, after all. Not only does this diversion from the traditional process appeal to the health-conscious, but it also leads to an airier, lighter, confection. The Fōnuts shop in La Brea provides a vintage-inspired backdrop for its baked goods, and they offer a whopping 10 gluten-free donut options, each made with almond flour."

"The donuts are delicious and they have even let me order 400 donut holes at 2 day's notice for a baby shower befo..."

"Across the Los Angeles River in Boyle Heights, just a few minutes from Downtown LA, lies Indie Brewing Company. Their head brewer James hails from the East Coast, so the hazy brewing talent must be in his genes. Indie’s take on Hazy IPAs is probably the most approachable of the bunch, not going too heavy in any one direction, giving you a nice balance of juicy taste and aroma, soft mouthfeel, and the slightest hint of bitterness just to let you know you’re still consuming hops."

"Boyle Height's very own Indie Brewing Company has created an outdoor space for locals to enjoy their favorite brewed beer. Well known for their IPA Del Rey, Pacific Kolsch Highway and Beverly Pils to name a few, this is a go-to spot for Angelenos in the East LA area.Check out their list of locally brewed beer before you make a trip and enjoy food catered by Mundos Guisados."

"A lot of people think the LA beer scene stops at the borders of the Arts District, but those people are very wrong. Hop across the river into Boyle Heights and you’ll find Indie Brewing, consistent, reliable, and delicious. The tap room, like everywhere, is closed at the moment, but order online for pickup and you’ll be able to grab plenty of cans."

"Want a vegan fried mac-and-cheese ball covered with Buffalo sauce?. The gluten-free Bowl of Soul is just one option on a whole menu of freaking awesome food choices."

"Previously under the name of Verdugo West, Trustworthy has managed to stay at the top of the surprisingly competitive Burbank beer scene with a lineup of brews that truly don’t miss. Head brewer Zach Johnson has the classics on deck, like pilsners and hazy IPAs, but don’t sleep on his hard seltzer… or the 10.7% barleywine. How to order:Order online"

"Trustworthy Brewing Co. is home to a 15-barrel brewhouseproducing a variety of IPA's, stouts, lagers, and barrel-aged beers nestled in Burbank. New outdoor patio seating is now open with music, wood-fired pizza and the best locally crafted beer."

"Milk Jar Cookies may appear like your typical homemade cookies, but don't be fooled. Not only are they perfect consistency, but the recipe has been mastered, so everything from the original Chocolate Chip to crowd favorite Rocky Road will fulfill your childhood dreams. Bonus: You can subscribe to their Cookie of the Month Box if you're missing these delectable cookies."

"For how many times I’ve enjoyed Milkjar Cookies, I’m shooketh that I couldn’t find photos of it in my camera roll!. I have to thank my bestie Grace for introducing me to possibly the best cookies I’ve ever had in my life. I’m quite the cookie snob and damn, you’re missing out if you don’t live life without trying Milkjar Cookies."

"It would be a shame to visit Santa Monica without taking the time to attend a performance at the Broad Stage. The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage is located at the impressive Santa Monica College of Performing Arts Center, where it provides one of the most outstanding performance spaces in the state. The intimate, yet impressive theatre can seat just 500 lucky audience members at a time, which means that meaningful rapport can be established between the artists and the audience."

"Since 2008, the Broad Stage at the Performing Arts Center in Santa Monica has provided locals and visitors alike with a unique and intimate venue in which to enjoy a wide variety of arts performances. It’s the largest performing arts venue in the city, but it only has 500 seats, so you can bet on a cosy atmosphere. Theater, dance, musical, symphony and orchestra performances are among the events that take place throughout the year."

"Broad Stage is located in the Santa Monica Performing Arts Center and has been open since 2008. It seats 500 people and is this California town’s most modern and technologically advanced space for the performing arts. It’s also the biggest, and its repertoire of performances means it’s the best place for stage shows in town!"

"The Greek Theatre is an internationally renowned venue in the picturesque locale of Griffith Park that presents an array of world-class performances throughout the year. So named for its architectural design, which is akin to that of a Greek Temple, the theater was designed by Samuel Tilden Norton and built in 1929, and has since become a world-renowned entertainment venue. This 5,900-seat landmark of Hollywood has played host to some of the most memorable live performances in music history, including performances by Neil Diamond, Harry Belafonte, and Chicago."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user User:Godfinger used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Located in Griffin Park, this 5,870 seats musical theatre is the perfect mix of classic and culture. If you want to plan a really fun and romantic day, you can always go to the Griffin Observatory with your partner and follow that by a live performance at the Greek Theatre."

"The 686-seat historic performing arts venue is an influential medium for the American Theatre. The Pasadena Playhouse was the first American theatre to produce all of Shakespeareis plays and they showcase at least 300 performances annually. Their College of Theatre Arts cranked out legendary actors including Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman and box office heartthrob William Holden."

"The Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, LA|© Kilmer Media / Shutterstock. The Pasadena Playhouse played a major part in the budding careers of many actors and entertainers, from Dustin Hoffman to Ariana Grande. Starting in 1917, the playhouse hosted classes and performances for several decades, growing an illustrious alumni list in the process."