Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Venice Beach

"We could see the observatory when we did the Hollywood Sign hike and I was disappointed we didn’t make it there. Would have loved to go at night and to see the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. There is also the beautiful Griffith Park that you can explore and you won’t want to miss Travel Town!"

"7) If you’re not too tired, head to the Santa Monica Pier for sunset, which was one of the highlights of my entire trip. The lights are infectious, and the energy is just booming. Be sure to try a churro and/or a funnel cake (the ultimate boardwalk food), and ride the West Coaster in Pacific Park (the amusement park located on the pier) – the only oceanfront rollercoaster on this side of the country. Yes, it’s a bit touristy, but the sunset and rides make up for that in my opinion."

"⠀ ⠀ **********************⁣⠀⠀ ⠀ Shot on @GetOlympus⠀⠀ Post 70/365. A post shared by Christian (@christiangcornejo) on Apr 19, 2019 at 9:08pm PDT. This famous pier can provide the perfect backdrop for quintessential summer photos."

"The Santa Monica Pier is apart of this city’s crown and glory. The activities on the pier are endless and so are the photo possibilities. It’s an excellent place to fish, shop, ride rides, eat, and party."

"Some people refer to Shannon's on Pine as a dive bar, but it's more of a local hangout that just happens to also be cash-only. Many downtown Long Beach residents gather here to watch weekend sports on the many TVs over a reasonably priced beer and a burger, rather than a trendy tourist spot, so if you're looking for a more local experience, head over to Shannon's instead of one of the other venues on this list."

"A post shared by elle lu (@_ellelu) on Dec 21, 2015 at 6:13pm PST. Cast Restaurant & Lounge, located in The Viceroy Santa Monica, is a modern bar and restaurant offering some of the best Californian cuisines in town. The gleaming space is furnished with luxe sliding walls and communal tables, giving the whole interior a luxurious look."

"The Dresden is equal parts restaurant and bar, but you don’t come to this LA institution to eat. You come here to drink heavily at the bar and watch one of the greatest acts in town - Marty and Elayne. This iconic jazz duo has been performing nightly at 9pm since the ’80s, and watching one of their shows is a quintessential LA nightlife experience."

"Island culture and hospitality are in full force at this tropical-inspired Hawaiian restaurant. The interior is reminiscent of a Hawaiian plantation house, and in addition to the cocktails and cuisine, Canoe House provides the perfect backdrop for a fun evening of dining and drinking. Take a look at their list of menus here."

"There is probably no more famous comedy club in Los Angeles backdrop than that of The Laugh Factory. That technicolor logo in orange/yellow surrounded by blue/purple is seared into our brains for reasons both sad and glad. It’s the backdrop that was behind Michael Richards during his memorably awful onstage breakdown, as well as Dave Chappelle’s triumphant return to the stage after quitting his TV show and dropping off the comedy map for years."

"Another legendary comedy clubs in Los Angeles is the Laugh Factory in Hollywood. It’s been referred to as the number one comedy club in the country by a major media outlet. It opened its Sunset Strip location in 1979 and later one in Long Beach."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Two Bit Circus (@twobitcircus)"

"A popular hangout for the characters on HBO’s original series, Entourage, Urth Caffe’s espresso menu offers 16 different drinks with your choice of dark or light roasts. Additionally, this Beverly Hills coffee shop serves a special coffee of the day, organic house blends and varietals, French press coffee, blended ice drinks, tea lattes, smoothies and even Boba drinks made with organic tea. If you have time to enjoy a meal, we suggest grabbing a table on the front patio, as this is a perfect location to see and be seen on Beverly Hills’ trendy South Beverly Drive."

"Chemist Jack Benchakul brings an exacting approach to Far East Plaza with Endorffeine, a concept that combines an endorphin rush with caffeine. The tiny glass-fronted shop features a U-shaped stainless steel counter with built-in Modbar. Benchakul favors nuanced beans from Portland’s Heart Roasters, though he does rotate guest roasters."

"Restaurants Coffee shops Chinatown. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by endorffeine coffee bar (@endorffeine) on Dec 23, 2018 at 5:34am PST"

"Of course, Endorffeine is more than a clever pun – it’s a science. And, that’s not an exaggeration. When I visited this store on LA’s Broadway, I couldn’t believe a coffee scientist ran it."